We were excited to have around 250 people come to our Christmas outreach service!. The kids put on their play and the two Kid's Clubs and the Sunday School all joined together to make for a wonderful kids choir. We were a little worried because Barb lost her voice that day and couldn't sing out to lead the kids but the kids sang so wonderfully that it didn't really matter. 
Pastor Ricardo came up from Aguascalientes to share the Good News in the message and we gave away about 60 quilts and another 30 lap quilts to the moms that were present. We actually ran out of quilts for the first time. The kids in the clubs all received a very specially made bag with an Arch Book story, school supplies, toothpaste and a toothbrush along with some other small toys and a small gift-wrapped toilet paper roll stuffed with little goodies inside. The kids were thrilled. Thanks to all who were praying for us in those days of Christmas.
We know that having a bunch of people show up doesn't mean that they are going to start following Christ but we're grateful for the opportunity that God has given us to share His Gospel through the Christmas program and the preaching of His Word and to share His love through the presents and the quilts that are given away. Each year it seems we gain a little more ground with families in the neighborhoods of our Kid's Clubs. Some seem softer, a little a more open, a little more confident of having their kids coming to the clubs. Please continue to pray with us for these walls to come down.
God's richest blessings to all of you,
Todd and Barb Schierkolk
Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico
