Missions with Cesar "The Beginning"

Hey guys,

sorry for not being posting any blogs in a period of time.

This is the beginning of of Missions with Cesar blog spot.

As you guys already know I met Bill and his family at the Christmas service. on January 18 I started to work for the Lord at the mission. The mission is a school that Calvary Chapel Puerto Vallarta started building some years ago. The vision was to give opportunity to poor kids to learn English and to know the word of God. The mission is located at Laguna del Valle which is a neighborhood near the city dumb. This place is full of dust and trash. Some of the houses there are not completely built. And they have cartoon roof tops and walls made of wood. Its really sad to know that these people live in so poor conditions when others are living in mansions here in PV.

The kids at the mission are full of joy and they are open to the word of God. On Sunday mornings we take a van to the the mission to pick up the kids of laguna del valle and we take them to church. After the service we have some food for them and for the rest of the people. we have a good variety of people coming. I get to talk to a lot of locals and people that are here for vacations. the church is located right between hotels so we get a lot of people just wondering abut the church. We also have a liquor store on the corner and a disco-bar on top of us. It may sound to bad. but I think is a really cool opportunity to witness everyday. we also have a mid-week bible study 0n Wednesdays and a evening bible study Sunday night. youth group is on Saturdays and Tuesdays,Thursdays and Fridays there's class at the mission. We have a coffee shop at the church and a bookstore. I really thank God for the opportunity to serve him in many different ways.

Thank you to all the prayer warriors that keep in prayer PV and the mission that has to be done here. We know God will do great things to these kids and to the people living in PV. So please continue to pray and God Bless you.

In Christ,

Cesar

INSIDE THE MISSION

THE MISSION FROM OUTSIDE

HOUSE NEAR THE DUMP

Christmas eve Service

I saw this on our way to Calvary Chapel PV.

You might see the kids on the back singing.

I thank God for the oportunity to serve Him down here in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. I arrive to Tepic Nayarit on 12/23/08 at 9:00p. On Christmas eve day I talked to my parents about going to the Christmas eve service in Puerto Vallarta. They all agree to go with me to meet pastor Bill Martin and the congregation. On our way to Puerto Vallarta I played a Christmas CD that Rachel gave to me and I talked to my parents about how important God is in my life. I was really nervous because I didn't knew the pastor or anyone in Puerto Vallarta. Once in the Chapel my and my family sat down in a table watching the little kids singing and dancing. After the kid's presentation Pastor Bill gave a Christmas message. Then after everyone praying for the food I decided to go talk to pastor Bill. We sat down for a little bit and then we talk about the ministry I might be helping with. He also told me that he has a place for me to stay and that I was going to start at the end of January. Then he wanted to meet my family so we went to sit with them and eat. There was a lot of food like Pozole, Romeritos, Ponche, and lots of dessert (Mexican Stuff). Then I get to met pastor bill's family (really nice people). It was a really awsome night for everyone. After everyone left we all got in one circle and pray for the success we had on that night. Me and my family left and went to the Hotel. In the Hotel me and my mom talked about the cool things God wants to do in our lifes and in the lifes of people arround us. After everyone fall asleep me and my dad talked about God. He seems to listen but after a while he forgets everything and begins to do the same thing again. I guess I have to be patient. I know God will do great things. Please continue to pray for the ministry in PV and for my family.

In Christ,

cesar

You can email to cesar_ro17@yahoo.com SKype: cesar.rodriguez73

Mission trip to Mexico

On my way to the Bus Station in TJ I met Guadalupe. She asked me if I can help her with her bags and then she asked me where was I going. I Told her I was going to Tepic Nayarit. She told me she was going in the same direction so I decided to stick with her a little longer. She told me it was hard to find a bus in the station because everything was full already but that she knew a guy who might be able to help us. She called the guy (aka Pinocho). And he save us two seats for us. When I heard this I started praising God. They told us we were luky because people was waiting for days to get a seat and we got it in 30 minutes. I knew right away it was all because
of God. In the Station (the little office with the window). I get to minister to two young guys. They were curious about my purpose here in TJ.

after talking to them the bus arrive and me and Guadalupe (Lupe) got on the bus. On the bus I started ministering to her. She was in TJ because her husband lives there and she came to pick up the gifts for her 3 children that live in Mazatlan Sinaloa. She lives in Mazatlan with her 3 children alone. She was a big encouragment to me and I was also to her. I ride with her for about 24-26 hours ( It was a cool experience). All I did in the bus was talk to her and read my bible and letters
from all of you guys ( Thank you for your letters).

Once I got to Tepic I saw my family waiting for me and I was happy to know that my ministry was beggining. I'll try to minister to my family and they do listen but they dont want to do anything about it. I guess I have to be patiente.

Here are some Pics from the trip and from Puerto Vallarta. ( we have Starbucks :) hehehe).

Please continue to pray for me and for my Family. Thank you to all my Prayer supporters.
God Bless you guys.

Winter Youth Camp 08

Calvary Chapel Youth group decided to join one more time Calvary Chapel Living Water in the winter camp. "HIS OWN" was the theme for this year winter camp. Titus 2:11-15 talks about how Jesus paid the prize for our sins and because of that we are "HIS OWN" special people.

We had lots of fun and good food in this winter camp. This is a great opportunity for teenagers to get their life's right with Lord and to start a new life. The teachers were great and the activities were good also. I also get to know some more people who were an encouragement to me in my walk with the Lord.

Thank you Lord,

Men's Retreat 08

I had an awsome time with the Lord in the Men's Retreat. We went up the mountain to have fellowship with other believers, have Bible studies, to have good food, encourage one and other in the Lord, to have fun etc....

Going up the mountain I started thinking what kind of things the Lord had prepared for me. Soon I realize that I need it to thrust more in the Lord and that I need it to put my faith and my life in his hands. I also get to know more people. It was a great time. I thank the Lord for everything he has done for me.

Here are some pictures from the Men's Retreat.

New Creation in Jesus Christ

On November 19th 2007 I gave my life to JESUS. On Sunday November 18th 2007 my ex girlfriend told me that she wasn't happy and that she need it a break and be friends for a while. For me this was a really bad day and my life was going from good to disaster because she was all that I had. No job, no purpose I toughed my life was meaningless because my idea of a happy life was to be marry. I was sad and heart broken. On Monday November 19th 2007 I had a math class at 8:00am-10:45am. I wasn't paying attention to the teacher and all I could think of was about my life and that I needed to change and make things better and move on. After class Idecided to go to writting center to make up some lab hours for my english class. I found that one of my classmates from math was there in the writting lab. I started to look at him and to think why is he so happy about? so I got near him and try to make a conversation with him because I really wanted to hear from someone who is happy. We started talking and he ask me if there was something wrong and I said that everything in my is wrong then he continued to try to find out more about what was going on in my life. I needed it to talk to someone so I told him everything that was going on in my life. He then asked me if i wanted to go outside the writting lab to talk more freely. After 1 hour of talking to him he asked me If he can pray for me and I said "yeah, why not". He prayed for me and I didn't felt any different. Then I realize that all I need is to find God in my life so i decided to go across the street to Calvary Chapel Norco to try to talk to someone about God and how can I find Him. I talked to Jeremy and Brian in the church office for about 4-5 hours. I was asking questions and trying to find out about God. I wanted God to heal me and to give me a new beggining and a new goal. Jeremy and Brian didn't make me a Christian. It was God himself who after all these years I reject him and followed my own ways and that day I choosed to follow Him instead of my ways. The answers I wanted to find Jeremy and Brian didn't answer, but after that day God showed me step by step the answers I was looking for. I felt different, secured, peaceful and over all things I knew I found what most of the people desire and long for in their lifes which is a true meaning for life. I knew I found happyness and loved in Him whom died for my sins. Its being one year since I became a Christian and nothing has changed at all. I still struggle with things and my life isn't where I wanted to be two years ago but the only thing that has'nt change and will never change is that JESUS CHRIST saved me and loves me for who I am. He is always with me. Wherever I go I know He is there with me. My relationship with Him is getting stronger every single day. There is nothing I desire more in this earth that to be with Him. But I know He has called me to serve Him before I go to be with Him. He has shown me the power of His majesty. I seen Him work in my life and in the life of others that I care. I know there is no time to stay back and do nothing. The end is coming soon and people need to hear the gospel and be saved through JESUS CHRIST. So I ask whoever is reading this to pray for me and to pray for all the missionaries who are serving JESUS arround the world.

Movie night

Last thursday november 13th I had a movie night at my house. most of the club members came. I decided to make some Mexican dinner for them and Rachel Baked a Chocolate Cake. We decided to watch "The Last Sin Eater" (great christian movie). We all had a good time together and the food that I cooked wasn't bad at all. But the best part was the cake (ummm cakeee). We get to know each other better to fellowship with other fellow christians. Thank you God for giving me awsome friends and I know I will miss them once I leave to Mexico but we all know we see each other again.