Fun times with fun friends...

Our friends were supposed to leave yesterday. But due to some mechanical problems on the plane, they did not leave until this morning. So we had the joy of visiting with them for one more night. Here are some of the pictures from our visit with Pastor Dwayne, Jon & Bruce.

All of us eating at Pollo PePe (it's kind of like Pollo Loco for those of you that have those).

Derrick & Jon...it's hard to believe that he used to be in our youth group!

Derrick talking to the guys outside of the Bible school.

This is my favorite sign that Mexicans have. In Guadalajara, you can park anywhere on the street unless it blocks someone's driveway. So this sign reads "Respect my entrance & I respect your car." Love it!

Derrick explaining how his students are called to the Nations. This map of the world was printed out & placed on the window by one of the students.

Bruce, Pastor Dwayne, Derrick & Jon

Derrick translating for Jon as he shared what the Lord had put on his heart.

Bruce sharing his heart, also.

Derrick translating for Dwayne as he preached. How cool is it that Derrick's first time translating a sermon was for our Pastor?

Jon & Derrick praying for a man after the service.

It was so great having them here! They enjoyed seeing, firsthand, what we are doing here. But I have to say this. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for any of those men. Dwayne is the Pastor of our home church. He's also a spiritual Father and a friend. We have learned so many things from Dwayne. Bruce is a dear friend, prayer partner & supporter of our ministry. Bruce has received shared many things that the Lord has given to him on our behalf. He continually encourages us and lifts us up in prayer. Jon was in our youth group. We learned a lot by pastoring that particular group of youth. So much of what we learned as youth pastors is being used here. Jon is also awesome with computers and he was able to give us some great information on creating websites and educational material for the kids.

I saved this picture for last. It's a cropped picture from one of the pictures above.

It's kind of neat how this turned out. Dwayne was Derrick's youth pastor. And Derrick was Jon's youth pastor. I wonder if Jon will be somebody's youth pastor someday? :-) It's also a good picture of fathers & sons. It is so precious!