However the unexpected challenges are the events that follow. As we drove through one small town of San Vicente, population less than 4K, we paraded through dozens and dozens of off road type dune buggies lined up to start a cross peninsula tour. Just an hour after we caravanned through, a van of gunmen opened fire on some of those tour vehicles with machine guns killing 10 and injuring another 9 people. News had spread quickly to where we were through some of our teams phone notifications. As we made our way back, after the outreach 5 hours or so later, the roads were closed and surrounded with multiple armed military and police officials investigating and interviewing witnesses of the incident. An official detour had not even been set up yet as we had to make our way around the 2 block shoot out scene. Surreal to say the least. 

Also along the road back, 2 vehicles were passing my truck crossing the center line when the 2nd vehicle was not gonna make it before oncoming vehicle approached. With no shoulders on either side the 2 passing vehicles (in front of me) side swiped to avoid a head on collision. I managed to get slowed down enough out of harms way, all other vehicles managed to stay on the road, but oddly the 2 that collided (and who were passing me illegally and dangerously) never stopped and sped on ahead never to be seen again. Before we made it back to Tijuana we came along 2 more separate accidents that had just happened; one vehicle that had collided into a guard rail head on and another that had clearly flipped several times and was on its side with first responders just arriving. 

I don’t think I have to convince you that we had protection all around us and I know I have no doubt that prayers made a difference. We have nearly 2 dozen intercessors who pray each and every time we cross the border. But also we know many of you who partner with us cover us in prayer as part of the team. 

Last month we shared 3 prayer requests:   

#1 More favor with our border crossings – After a couple more large import fee crossings we have had several more reasonable since. 

#2 Prayer for Wayne and team leading Living Waters training in Pasadena – An awesome training of 25 people from all over the country and even 1 person from Egypt. Folks were set free, equipped, and empowered in the Lord. 

#3 Prayer for an increase in monthly support – While we still hope to gain new monthly partners (it takes a village) we had a couple unexpected blessings that gave an awesome boost to our remaining years budget.