I am a sinner who has been redeemed. I struggle and fail. I am a child of God.
All of the work that you hear about is of God. I am simply incapable of serving without His complete guidance and blessing. I will go wherever God calls.
As you know, last semester, I took some time off of the mission field, and attended Mid-America Christian University. There I began working on a youth and family ministry degree. It is now a goal of mine to complete seminary. The original plan was to attend school every fall, and spend the rest of the year working with Mexico Missions. With the way that things are going right now, it seems that I cannot afford to be away from Cancun for four months. Right now, it feels like I should stay here until thanksgiving. I am in the process of looking for an online seminary. This way, I can work through school without leaving the ministry.
Since January, the ministry here has been changing. It is amazing how things have changed. As you read in last months newsletter, I am now a leader in the youth group of Comunidad de Fe. My job is to lead the youth worship band. Last Wednesday was our first meeting. And, man was it hard! I never imagined how difficult it would be to sing in another language. With time, I think that we will get the hang of things. The church has an english side and a spanish side. The english has about 20 members, and the spanish about 800. As well as working with the youth, I have begun playing and singing in big church! Thankfully in the english service, it is much easier this way.
Julio is the youth pastor, and he has an amazing passion for living out the Gospel. One of his plans is to find ministry that the youth can take part in. Two weeks ago about five of us went to the Island to check out a place called “Little Yellow Schoolhouse”. (you can check it out at http://www.littleyellowschoolhouse.org/) It is a school for mentally challenged children. Their primary goal is “to provide challenged children with the skills that will enable them to achieve their greatest potential.” We have been twice now and have helped out by doing basic maintenance on the school. Painting, moving rocks, hanging shelves and mirrors, fixing screen doors, and pulling overgrown grass are the things that we have done. The next time we go, our plan is to build some gardens. Then four students will be assigned to each garden, and be taught to plant and cultivate different types of plants. It is exciting to be a part of this work.
At the same time, as work with the church, I am still involved with Mexico Missions. Several times a week we go out on various ministry outreaches.
This is the fourth time that I have tried to write this letter to you. Every time I begin, for some reason it just doesn’t sound right. So, this past week I have spent time praying and talking with Godly men that I respect. Now I know what needs to be done.
At this point in the letter, I am sure you are wondering what in the world is going on.
So, here it goes.
In order for me to continue on, I am in need of financial support. God has supplied every penny for the past two years. For some reason, my support has dwindled to less than half of what I need. In my mind, this means one of two things. 1. My time here is up, and I need to go back to Oklahoma. 2. I haven’t properly communicated needs to friends and family, I haven’t received anything because I haven’t asked.
So, here is a list of my financial needs for the next six months.
Bills are just under $200 monthly.
Ministry and living expenses are around $350 monthly.
In June my good friend Kevin Warren is getting married. I am supposed to be a groomsman, but cannot afford the plane ticket or the tuxedo. I will need help paying for this as well.
So, there it is. I do not believe that it is time for me to go home. If support does not come in, I will know that it is time to pack up and head back to Oklahoma. From there God will direct me to the next ministry.
I know that this letter may seem strange, but I am confident that now is time to honestly share my status. Please join me in prayer about this situation. If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please tell me. You have no idea how much it means for me to receive feedback.
If you are interested in becoming a supporter, one time or long term, here is how you can do it.
Mail a check.
Address the check to Mexico Missions.
Important, put Eric Robinson in the memo.
Mexico Missions, Inc.
P.O. Box 5652
Norman, Ok 73070
Donate online.
Go to http://mexicomissions.org and click on the donate now button.
Here you can donate one time, or even set up recurring donations.
Important, put Eric Robinson in the memo.
Thank you. I am only able to remain here by the grace of God.
God bless,
Eric-Robinson
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