In our previous post we published a report of what God did through the 4×4 All-Terrain missions project in Queretaro, Mexico. In the week between Christmas 2018 and New Year’s Day 2019, a group of youth served along with the already deployed Genesis missionaries in Queretaro.
Now we would like to share a few testimonies from the youth who played an important role in this missions experience:
“This was an experience that taught me a lot. I experienced in a palpable way how incredible it is to serve God. It motivated me to continue working, to continue sharing the Word of God with as many people as I can, and above all to put myself in God’s hands for whatever plan he has for my life. It was really a blessed week for me and, as the name of the project says, I could see that God is a 4×4 God. He is without a doubt a God who works in all terrain.” – Teresa de Cuesta.
“Going out to evangelize and see the needs in the community made us more sensitive to the circumstances of the people; to take the message of God’s love to those who need it brings hope to everyone. “Remember this: whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins” (James 5:20). 4×4 All-Terrain is a platform to teach, participate in missions, love, give hope and practice obedience.” – Gaddiel Antonio.
“Participating in this project was an answer to my prayer that I would be able to serve God in this place. I thank God for the chance to spend a week with the Genesis missionaries serving in Queretaro. Each one taught me great things. I could see that their passion to share the gospel comes from the head, but above all lives in their hearts. Their work has impacted me because they consistently showed love to the lost, especially through the hugs and attention they gave to the children.” – Rosa Amaro.
“The decision to participate in 4×4 was a little bit difficult because of time constraints, the cost, and my family. But thanks to the God who made a way, I ended up in Queretaro! I really liked spending time with the Genesis missionaries and seeing how they had developed their ministry and the joyful way they worship God. Every day was a great blessing for me. I was a witness to the way God changes hearts!” – Alejandra Aguilar.
“I was sick from the moment I arrived and during the entire week of activities. God had other plans for me because I believe that, in the end, what is important is a willingness to serve and not our ability. The Lord knew my intentions were to help the team, and since my terrible health didn’t allow it, the Lord provided a valuable tool for everybody else that I was able to drive: a car. Even though everything turned out differently than I expected, today I can say that despite physical illness and weakness, the Lord used me for his purposes.” – Ariadna Romero.
“Participating in 4×4 was a great blessing, because it gave me a chance to serve God through my profession (general medicine). When people asked why we were offering free medications and medical service, it gave us the best opportunity to publicly thank God and remind people that the Lord has a plan for them. We are only offering back to Him what he gives us, and in that way every one of us can share that we have been changed by his love.” – Navith Ayala
If you would like to be a part of an experience like this, leave a comment or contact us on our Facebook page: Global Mission Mesoamerica. God can also use you in all terrain!
The Lord blessed our efforts for the children and adolescents who were attracted to the different activities throughout the day. The house-to-house evangelism was not very successful because most people would not open their doors or were not at home. There were also challenges to handing out the evangelistic tracts. The local police stopped us several times from handing out fliers. According to them it was against the law. Thanks to the tenacity and creativity of Maria Eugenia Rodriguez, who was in charge of 4×4, and the bravery of the participants, things took a different direction. We ended up at the intersection of a main road passing out brochures, hugging people and wishing people a happy New Year and blessings for their families. In the end, we accomplished our objective despite the obstacles that always come up when someone tries to share the message of salvation.
My mother told me since I was six years old that I said I wanted to be a teacher, but I had forgotten. I think that to be a teacher was in God’s plan for me. It was through my profession that God prepared me for the mission field when I was sent to work far from home. Now that I am serving in missions, God has used my education, work with children and teaching to open doors. I know that we cannot separate the secular from ministry; everything that we know and everything we do should honor God. Only through our work will God open new paths to expand his kingdom.”
