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1. David, Rowene & MichaelSheppard, almost 27 years laboring in Latin America Left Canada in 1975 for a 6 month ministry on a team in Mexico, Cuba, Belize and Guatemala – turned into 4 years (did 3 semesters of language training in Guadalajara in 76-77) In July 1979 returned to Canada and pastored in Grace Gospel Tabernacle (the Dome or the igloo) for most of 8 years Recomissioned to the mission field (based in Puebla, Pue.) in June 1987 until the present time.

2. Highlights/Areas of Ministry From 1987-97 they travelled continuously ministering in Praise and Worship as well as teaching the Word interdenominationally. In 1990 David began working in publications – a Christian newspaper like BC Christian News – it continues to this present date. Today it is also released on the internet as well - (www.periodicoalianza.com) [monthly and bi-monthly publication, 5-6000 copies)Distribution: major cities of Mexico, in major bookstores and churches

3. Areas of Ministry In 1995 we founded UCLogos in Puebla and began teaching Bible classes. Many graduates over the years. Some are pastors today and have Bible schools working in conjunction with us again. There are 5 or 6 branch schools, with a total of 50 to 75 students at any given time. Today we also use “technology” (classes on DVD) provided to us by ISOM. In May 2009 we also began weekly radio ministry reaching out across the city and later the world on Internet TV (Tuesdays at 6 p.m.)

4. Ministry review continued In March 2002 we began a church (Grace and Glory Church). Moved to our present location 6 months later. Today we have 75 to 85 attending regularly, even after a few problems in 2009 We’ve always had an interest in unity amongst the churches, therefore it was not an unheard of thing for them to give birth to “JOY IN THE CITY” that took place on Dec 22/09 in Puebla, Mexico – an “open air” Christmas Carol festival with choirs from 12 churches participating.

5. “JOY IN THE CITY”

6. 12 Choirs singing Christmas carols for 4 hours consecutively in a public venue – “filling the city with preludes of joy”

11. Another Phase of Ministry includes participation with other ministries in a city wide prayer walk/rally

13. Here’s an interesting but disturbing fact - it represents a still great need for reaching the lost These pictures were shot on Dec 12, 2009 Millions of Mexican Catholics participate in this form of idolatry every year because they know not a living Savior! They need someone to reach them with the gospel. The traditional church of Mexico isn’t evangelizing them – “Who will go for us?” (Isa 6:8) “The harvest is great but the laborers are few….” (Matt 9:37-8) Do you feel God calling you? Let him speak to you as you view these next scenes.

19. Just a glimpse of a recent Ladies meeting at our church (Grace and Glory Church)

21. Please pray for and with us for a mighty move of salvation and the Holy Spirit throughout the land of Mexico and across Latin America. Pray for men and women to arise as strong leaders, firm in their faith and full of the power of the Holy Spirit to take their place leading the nation forward. There are 250 Foursquare churches in Mexico but we need 2500 Pray and believe with us regarding sufficient finances to do all that God commands us to do Thank you!

22. David, Rowene and son Michael Sheppard,en Puebla, Mexico Our e-mail is: d.sheppard@mail.com Our phone number is: 604-357-3022 (VoIP) We’d love to hear from you – especially to know you are praying with us for God to raise up more laborers to bring in the harvest

23. Thank you for your past prayers but please keep on praying for us daily and weekly. Thank you also for your financial support, without such we could not continue here ministering as we are. Partners, we are your hands extended in Jesus name to this people. Once again, Thank you. The Sheppards