Welcome to the OMS Mexico Prayer blog where we will keep you updated with the latest happenings and needs of the field. We recognize the need for greater prayer coverage and that without it we are defenseless. We also know that with your commitment to pray we will have victory in what we do. Thanks for being part of our team!
You can click on the tabs above and see the ministries of OMS Mexico. The ministry links will be updated on a regular basis. We’re glad you’re here. Thank you for standing in the gap.
God bless you.
We just received word that Naucalpan ECC team leader, Zoel Robeldo is in the hospital in ICU. Pray for him and for his doctors as there is, as of this writing, no idea of why he is in pain. Ask the Great Physician to extend his hand over Zoel and ask for comfort for his wife, Sandra, and their two small children, Zoel and Noami.
Pray for the Naucalpan team of Zoel, Diana and Carmen as they work in western Mexico City. They work in a very dangerous area of the city. Ask for much fruit from their labors as they go into new areas to open house churches.
The team has been working in the neighborhood of Los Remedios. The area has been receptive to the team being there and handing out food and clothing but there has no one willing to open their home for a house church.
Pray for Espereranza and Olga leaders in the house churches in San Rafael Champa. Ask for more homes to open their doors and to be willing to be trained to be house church leaders. Ask too that those who have committed to be leaders will be faithful to their commitment
We praise the Lord for the provision of materials to help with the renovation of the drop-in-centre.
Pray for Steve Swigert from Ardmore Team. He has been here in Mexico three times in this past year. Steve was admitted to the hospital with a blod clot in each lung. Fortunately this is a textbook case and treatment will be straightforward. PTL that his calf swelled up or we would probably still be treating him for the flu.
We praise God for the growth coming from Mexi-Kids at UNIFAM Escuadron. There are new families coming to church as a result of this outreach!
We praise God for the growth coming from Mexi-Kids at UNIFAM Escuadron. There are new families coming to church as a result of this outreach!
We praise God for answered prayer in the safe delivery of Jackson James Pollock weighing in at a whopping 7lbs 12ozs. Continue to pray that this child will be the motivation his parent’s (Jonny’s brother and sister-in-law) need to return to the Lord.
Pray for the couples dinners being held in several of our UNIFAM churches. Ask the Lord for changed lives and for restored marriages. Pray for Christian MacKinnon speaking at one of the dinners that his Spanish would be clear and God’s message would be shared.
Praise the Lord for the work in Xochimilco in the south of the city. Many lives are being changed and more and more opportunities are opening every day. Pray for Luci and Techi as they work in this area.
We praise God that the floor is ready to be poured at the Drop-in-Center. Pray that all will go well with the renovations, as some snags have been experienced, and that the center would be up and running soon to enable the team to impact the lives of those living on the streets.
Pray for Jonny Pollock who is fighting frequent stomach ailments. Ask the Great Physician to touch him so he can continue in ministry. Continue to ask for ease in Spanish for both Jonny and Julie.
Pray for Paul and Esther Weeks as they head back to Canada. Praise God for all they were able to accomplish here and for a great harvest for them in Canada for fruit from their time here in Mexico. You will be missed, Paul and Esther!
Pray for Gary as he meets weekly with Carlos. Ask that his Spanish would be clear and that Carlos would be encouraged by these meetings.
We mourn with Lisa Lakatos on the death of her father. Nick and Lisa are candidates to Mexico and are in the process of funding.
UNIFAM President Miguel Romero and wife Guille are experiencing some trials and discouragement. Pray for them and for all our pastors as they endeavor to minister in this needy culture.
Pray for Jonathan and Lupita Morton as they continue funding in the UK.
Jonny and Julie Pollock are settling well in Tultitlan church. Pray for continued understand and fluidness in Spanish. Their prayer is to be an encourage to our Mexican brothers and sisters. Pray also for the work in Ojo de Agua, and for, Edith, coming to know the Lord.
We are please to announce the arrival of Oscar Stewart Agnew who arrived on Friday at 6:25 pm and weigh 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 20 1/2 inches. He’s a perfect little boy. Pray for Andrew, Carol, Tabitha and Baby Oscar as they adjust schedules life with a new baby.
Pray for Hugo, a street kid, who is struggling to be off the streets.
Pray for Lisa Lakatos who’s father passed away this weekend. Lisa and Nick are candidates to Mexico. Pray for Lisa, Nick and their children, Hannah and Sam as they moun their loss.
Leroy and Kay Lindsey ask that we pray for wisdom as they balance their time between the seminary, Marriage Encounter and the Sta. Monica church.
Students are registering for the Spring semester at SEMBIMEX. Pray for the students, especially those in their final semester.
Praise God for the many lives changed during four great evenings of showing an evangelistic movie in different areas of Cofradia. The enemy tried to discourage the team but at least nine families gave their hearts to Jesus. Pray now for followup.
Continue to pray for Monserat as she lives her faith in front of her husband, Enrique. Pray for their sons as they are torn between what Mom tells them and what Dad is doing.
Continue to pray for Cleide Villanueva, wife of UNIFAM Tultitlan’s pastor. She continues on bed rest for her pregnancy.
As of this writing, there is still no Baby Agnew. Continue to pray for a safe delivery and for Andrew, Carol and Tabitha as they await the arrival of their new family member.
Pray for John-Mark and Susan as they work to get funded to return to Mexico. Ask the Lord of the Harvest for favor with the people as they make contacts.
Pray for English classes beginning in Campanario this week. There are also classes in Tultitlan, La Loma, and Coacalco. Pray for much fruit and for good followup.
Pray for encouragement for Pastor Mario Gordillo in Acapulco. He is responsible for both the Center and Coloso churches and is finding it difficult.
We are praising God for Robin MacKinnon mom, Anita’s salvation! Continue to pray for strength as she struggles with kidney cancer. Ask now for dad, Joe’s salvation.
Jonny Pollock’s sister-in-law Christina is about to give birth any day. Pray for a safe delivery and for this baby to draw both mom and dad, Craig back to the Lord.
