We bring you New Year's greetings and wishes for a joyous and happy 2011.   We are looking forward to what the Lord has in store for Agua Viva for this New Year and we stand ready and willing to be His hands to use however He sees fit.  
Mexico Mission 2010/2011
And what a celebration it was with Dolores, Gloria & Olga, handing out individual backpacks filled with clothing, school supplies, toys, toiletries, etc. for 180 pre-registered children and The Bridge Church, handed out over 200 shoebox gifts to those not receiving backpacks. Mothers were treated to special gifts as well. Approximately 400 people were served  carne asada, beans, rice, tortillas, juice & cupcakes after hearing the precious story of the birth of Jesus as the reason for the season! It is such a blessing to us to observe the "growth" in the people in the community. Six years ago, when we held the first party at this location everyone sat and listened, expressionless and would not respond when asked questions or participate in any way.  Now, the kids answer questions about Jesus, they participate in games, and are eager to interact with the visiting groups, etc. Thank you to all who contributed to make this 8th annual event such a success. Also thanks goes to Rosalba & Joaquin's group for blessing the community with gifts as well.
Karla has been home for Christmas as well. She received a 4.0 again this past semester. We are so very proud of her accomplishments. However, without funding she will not be able to continue her studies in the United States. She needs approximately $3,000 for this upcoming semester. It will be a shame if after having completed the last 2 1/2 years so successfully, (including being on the Dean's List), that she will have to go back to school in Mexico.  Many of you know it is her dream to become a Dr. and her path to get her there would have been through the nursing program and working in the States.  She has already, with your help, received her AA in Science, graduating with honors, but without sponsorship, she cannot do this. Please, if you can help, contact us. She is a focused, determined, young lady who will excel in anything she sets out to do.

We are asked frequently about our needs. To prioritize they would be 1) Financial (money for propane, electricity, gasoline, supplies, etc.)  2) Food or money for food (we are preparing 80 to 120 meals per day). Our cupboards are pretty bare but praise God, He has seen that we are able to continue to feed something to those that come. 3) Volunteers. Please write to us if we can answer any questions you might have about any of these needs. We do have a Needs List that we can e-mail you upon request as well. Again, we thank everyone that is reading this newsletter as you have touched our lives in some way, either through prayer, visits or donations. Your ongoing support & prayers are what keeps us going.