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Director's Corner

Below you'll find timely messages from our Executive Director, Cesar Partida.  Check back often for his regular updates and words of encouragement.

     Before I came on board here at the Mission, I spent many years going down to Mexico on short-term mission trips to see God work in powerful ways. People there are at the end. All they have is God. Their reliance on Him is so great that He works in their lives in daily ways. I was missing that in my own walk. But now, working with people like Adam (whose inspiring storey is featured in March 2012 Newsletter), I get to see this every day.
    This principle of absolute reliance on God is the same for us as a Mission. You see, all we have is God to provide for our needs. Often we get down to the bottom of the pantry, and there’s not much left. We go to God and then He works on caring hearts. I love to see how friends like you are obedient to what He calls you to do- whether it’s sending a check or donating items that we desperately need.
    Watching God’s family being obedient is a tremendous blessing! It’s hard to describe how important it is to us, knowing there are people like you listening and answering His call on your heart. This is what keeps us doing what we do! I can’t thank you enough for your example of faith in action.
    Our Mission Statement begins with a goal: “To bring Good News to the poor, homeless, or needy of Shasta County.” The best news of all… the news that transforms lives… is that Jesus lived, died and was resurrected that we might have “life to the full.” With your help, this is what we will celebrate with the men, women and children who will be with us this Easter season.

 Thank you and may God bless you!

Cesar Partida, Executive Director