A group from our church helped distribute gifts on Dec 15 & 16, 2006.

Some of us had been to Mexico earlier this summer, but most of our group had never been to Mexico or participated in such a project---so we were all a little nervous.  I saw amazing personal growth in several of our group.  Here's just one story:  A man (Don) and his wife, in their 60's came with us.  Neither of them had been to Mexico or had ever done any direct "cold-call" evangelism as Christians.  When we all went into town on Friday evening and took Bible tracts to hand out, Don seemed uncomfortable about interacting directly to the nationals (since he didn't speak any Spanish at all).  However, during the evening he handed out several tracts---communicating God's love with a big smile.  In one case, Don gave a tract to a man who began to read through it.  A little while later the man came back to Don and asked if there was a minister with whom he could discuss salvation.  They had to talk via translators, but it was very exciting to see the Spirit of God

clearly working across boundaries of language and culture---which are not really boundaries at all to God.  Don was excited---and so were the rest of us as we witnessed the power of God at work.

Pastor Lee Berger

Christian Fellowship, Round Rock, Texas

"Our trip to Mexico was an eye opening experience that will stay with me forever. The pictures on the children's faces when they were out in the crowd opening the bags full of Bibles was the best memory. The way the people were drawn to us passing out bibles and tracts, God truely did open the hearts of the people for us to minister to them. I believe we made a tremendous impact on their lives."

Molly W., Age 16, Rockwall, Tx

"The trip to Mexico was an experience because I have never gone outside the U.S.! It was a blessing to go! The kids were happy as ever living under harsh, hot conditions. We live in air conditioning and we complain. I also got to get to know people in my youth group better. The people were real nice down there in Laredo. I'm glad I got to witness to the people of Nuevo Laredo."

Charla, Age 15, Garland, Tx

The overall experience from the trip to Mexico was a major reality check. The main impact I had was getting to see the cultural difference between the U.S. and Mexico. Puts things in perspective. I got to see for myself the hunger and need of the people and I think that it is major that we keep having these trips and minitering through the children.

Trevor R., Age 16, Mesquite, Tx

It has been a real joy to work with Regalos de Amor. The trip at Christmas and in April were just overwhelming as was the need in Nuevo Laredo. What a great way to get our youngsters involved in something that makes a difference. Our youth group has become so fire up about mission work since we became involved with Regalos de Amor. They are beginning to take that fire and spread it in their schools and neighborhoods. Please pray for this ministry for the need is so great. We also would encourage you to pray and seek God, if you should be a part of this ministry.

Kirk Palmer - Youth leader - Calvary Chapel Garland

"The most wonderful thing to happen to me at the

second colonias, was I got to witness a little boy open one of the boxes Jacque, Kris, Joe and I made.  Talk about exciting!!!!  We passed out around 500 gifts and with so many kids around.  I happily, with Joe's help opened the boys box for him."

The Garciaroiz Family-Midland, Texas.