• 3 pkgs unflavored gelatin
• 9 Tbsp water
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1½ Tbsp matcha
• 2 Tbsp hot water

Dissolve gelatin in water. Heat milk and sugar. Combine with gelatin.

Mix green tea and 2 Tbsp hot water. Add to milk mixture.

Pour through a strainer into a 13×9″ pan. Chill until set.

thanks, mrs. ohtaki!

• 1 box (16 oz) mochiko
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup melted butter/margarine
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 can (12 oz) canned coconut milk

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a large bowl, combine ingredients, mix well with a spoon. Pour into a well greased 13×9″ pan. Bake one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares.

thanks, donna!

Crazy traffic, but finally connected with Mexicali team leader. Please pray for logistics to work out. Key things still up in the air now.

Please pray for our team as we prepare to go down to Mexicali this winter for 48 hours to pray and to strengthen existing partnerships with congregations there.

• that everyone can make it!
• for unity of heart and spirit
• for logistical details to be worked out
• for Christmas to be a part of what we do, rather than a distraction

Thank you so much!

Can you believe it? I’m leaving the country again! I’ll be serving as an “adult” with the college group and looking forward to spending time with a really high quality group. I wasn’t planning to go with them, but to serve more as a consultant in the planning stages because I wanted them to be able to cast vision and take ownership of the trip. However, as things progressed, and as I talked more with the leader about his vision and plan, it was clear I am a sucker for good missional vision and a solid team…he took advantage of that.

Our main purpose for going is to pave the way for future ministry partnerships with three churches in Mexicali. We already have existing relationships with these churches, but we want to spend our time with them wisely and in ways that will strategically benefit and strengthen their ongoing ministries throughout the year. Since this trip is only about 48 hours in country, our main M.O. is prayer. Basically, we’ll be praying in the field for the field. That’s actually a vision I’ve had for my church’s outreach ministry teams for a few years now. I know we can pray for anything from anywhere, but there is something uniquely powerful about actually praying in the place you want to see God work. It’s the main reason I want to be a part of this team, along with the fact that I love the people on the team.

Please pray for us

• focused vision and attentive listening to God as we prepare and as we spend time with our brothers and sisters in Mexico
• for our team leader, Kevin
  • wisdom as he makes decisions and executes his vision for this trip
  • for his family and healing for his dad, that Kev will feel free to go (or to stay) depending on circumstances
• for our team members: Aimee, Craig, Darren, Nicole, and Kaji (the other adult)
• safe travels, health
• good communication with the pastors of the host churches (our Spanish isn’t the best)

Muchas gracias!