Another morning begins with a new twist. Luby’s. How often does a cafeteria open for breakfast for a group of men on a mission trip and from what I understand 3 years in a row. We were the only patrons in the entire building. 76 men, worship time, our speaker, and two guests.
One man 82 years old named Pat Pace a commercial fisherman has spent 40 years ministering to fishermen south of Matamoros, Mexico. He has provided beans, rice and other necessities for the community. His life is completely dedicated serving others. The words he spoke unveiled the limitless amount of passion he has for them and the one He serves. Jesus.
He spoke of a child through the years of his service. The child noticed the continuous generosity and asked Pat, “Why are you doing this?” Pat replied, “God”. The child asked. “Who is that”? Pat shared his faith with the child. Pat realized that at that time in the Matamoros area, that the churches were not taking care of the community. Believing that he was moved by the Holy Spirit to share his faith, he felt led to give directly to the people. His compassion for these people was over whelming. The people of the islands were literally starving from poor fishing equipment, no food and lack of ministry. Through some of his efforts their lives continued to exist.
Later, we traveled to the Magdiel Bible College in Matamoros soon after the morning session. We were greeted and then participated in a praise and worship time in English and Spanish. It was fun. Lots of energy. It was a great day.
My closing thoughts are, that when you get to a place for mission service and plug in where love is poured out into a community and you see the results of the people giving back to you also…. Well, you just don’t want to leave.
We are called out biblically. The scripture below states:
Mark 16:15 Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.
I fully believe that POWER is in the process of accomplishing the task. I can envision a spiritual movement dedicated to reaching numerous countries as well as inner cities. POWER is investing in future generations for Christ as well as developing relationships with men and helping them grow in their faith. They are making the invisible, visible. POWER is grooming the next generation of believers, true believers. Believers that will pass the torch of Christ’s message to take the gospel to the world. That’s all He is asking, He will do the rest.
My thanks go out to the POWER MEN that take the challenge and consume the challenge. They are the real deal and their efforts are truly for the Father.
In the words of Marty, “That is all.”
Walter