Green, Apples, And A Lot Of Teenagers...

For the past month or so we have been enjoying Phase 4 (Green) of the Pandemic.  This is the longest we have stayed green since the Pandemic started over 2 years ago.  Kids are back in school full time, mandates are being lifted and life has seemed to return back to normal.  We just started Semana Santa (Holy Week) or Spring Break.  Who knows what changes that might bring with all the vacationers, travelers, etc.  But for now, we are absolutely enjoying the beauty of green and the weather.

Last month we had to say goodbye to one of our dear workers, Meny.  We have had the honor and privilege of working with Meny for almost 7 years.  He has been a “MacGyver” type individual who seems to be able to fix anything and build everything.  He always has a joyful attitude and a smile on his face.  Meny is engaged to my cousin Leticia and soon to be married in the fall.  He received an amazing job offer to manage and run a large apple orchard.  One of those type of offers that you can’t really refuse.  Apples are one of the biggest products and job providers down here in our area.  Although we are sad to see him go, we are very excited for this new opportunity and thankful that we can still serve alongside him at our church.

Life has returned to our campus once again in the form of 70 + youth and leaders.  Churches from all over the state of Chihuahua have gathered here for a 3 day youth retreat.  What a blessing it is to be able to use our facilities and property to accommodate and bless these young individuals.  My role for this week is working in the coffee shop and leading worship. I have always loved coffee and have worked in the coffee industry since high school. However, I was definitely pushed to the limit this afternoon making 80 or so iced lattes, mochas and americanos. Thankfully I had a wonderful team of people to help.  The highlight of my day has definitely been the worship times. Singing together in a room full of young men and women has been such a joy and very powerful.

Please be praying for us over the next few days, the youth, leaders, speakers, cooks, servants and volunteers.  It takes quite the effort to run a youth camp.

Exciting Changes...

After yet another trying and difficult year like 2021, we are incredibly thankful.  Though the Pandemic continues to bring many challenges and unanswered questions, we feel incredibly blessed.  As a result of closed doors, new ones have been opened.  House of Blessing (HOB) has not only been able to continue serving in Mexico, but we have seen our mission and vision expand.  Your generous financial support, faithful prayers and dedicated partnership, has helped us continue our mission of Caring for children, Partnering with families, and Investing in our community.

We are also excited to share with you that HOB has officially become a 501(c)(3) non-profit.  For the past 9 years, HOB has served as a DBA (doing business as) under our sending church, The Chapel Church (TCC) in Puyallup WA.  As HOB has grown and expanded over the years, it became apparent to our team and staff, the HOB board of directors as well as the TCC eldership, that it was time for HOB to form its own non-profit.  We are very much looking forward to all that awaits House of Blessing in 2022 and the continual partnership with so many different churches, businesses, families and individuals like yourselves.

As a result of this change, HOB has a new mailing address.  For those of you that send your donations via check, please start mailing them to the following address.  Checks can continue to be made payable to ‘House of Blessing or HOB’.

House of Blessing - 700 Sleater Kinney Rd SE Ste B-383, Lacey WA 98503 

My wife Jackie and I want to personally thank you for walking this journey with us last year.  And really, for the past 9 years that we have been down here in Mexico.  You have blessed us beyond measure.  

Happy Thanksgiving

I’m sure at this moment you are either consuming delicious food, dessert, maybe falling asleep, watching a little football, visiting with family and friends or about to feast. All the wonderful things that come with celebrating this incredible day. I love Thanksgiving. It has always been one of my favorite holidays. Although, I will say it is still strange every year living in a country that doesn’t celebrate Thanksgiving. The first part of our day today was business as usual. Caro had school, Antu and Natalia were busy with homework, and I was in the office getting a few things done. However, in a few hours we too will be gathering with family and friends to eat a fabulous meal Jackie has prepared, hangout and no doubt talk about all we are thankful for.

There are so many things to be thankful for. So many things that Jackie and I are personally thankful for.

We are thankful for all of you who read our updates. We are thankful for all of your emails, text messages and encouraging words you share. We are thankful to each of you who have faithfully prayed for us over the past 9 years. We are thankful for all of you who have financially supported us and the ministry. We are thankful for all the great partnerships we have with churches, businesses, families and individuals. We are thankful for those of you who have come down over the years to serve with us, our church and the community. And we are especially thankful for an incredibly loving, compassionate, gracious and forgiving God whose mercies are new every single morning.

Hoping you all have a wonderful rest of your day. Thank you so very much!

Love, Jason and Jackie

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His lovingkindness endures forever.” (Psalm 107:1).