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Family in Mazatlan!

Well, it's only eight days until our family arrives. They will be visiting over the next five weeks. Dori's family will be here for two weeks and Ikaika's family for three weeks. We are so excited that Luke, Dori's younger brother, and Suzi, Ikaika's mom are coming for the first time to Mazatlan. Dori's parents and younger sister Callie are also coming, as well as one of Ikaika's aunties. We are looking forward to hanging with the family and showing them around the city. It is always a blessing… Continue

Added by Dori, Ikaika & Koa on February 25, 2010 at 5:11pm — 1 Comment

Carnaval Outreach 2010

This year Carnaval Outreach preparations began the beginning of February, but in reality, preparations started long before that. People came from diiferent parts of Mexico, the USA, Canada, Australia, Holland, Germany, England, Belgium and many other places to serve. There were about 100 people staying at the YWAM base.

The main outreach teams were Evangelism, Intercession, Beauty Salon, Cafe, and Kid's Ministry.

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Added by Eddie and Kelly Vargas on February 23, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Building Strong Foundations...

The coffee and cookies were served, people were seated, and as the call for sharing homework was made, shy whisperings and laughter were heard around the room. It was the third week of meeting together with the married couples of Colonia Sinaloa. Each week the co… Continue

Added by YWAM Maz Latest News on February 9, 2010 at 2:10pm — No Comments

Roll Over!

Koa boy practicing his skills at rolling over!
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Added by Dori, Ikaika & Koa on February 7, 2010 at 11:47am — No Comments

Carnaval 2010...

Well, Carnaval officially starts on the 11th, but we will begin our preparations Monday the 8th. We will be running our cafe and beauty salon ministries, as well as running Remnant skate competitions. We will also be out in full force with our evangelism teams ready to see God move in mighty ways. We are teaming up with people from the States, Canada, the local church, and people from other parts of Mexico. It will be an exciting time full of His life and love. Be sure to check in with us as we… Continue

Added by Dori, Ikaika & Koa on February 7, 2010 at 8:18am — No Comments

Hope for Haiti

In light of everything that has been going on in Haiti after the earthquake, Haiti has truly been on our hearts. After the hurricanes there in 2008, we sent an outreach team to work with the YWAM bases in the country. They had the opportunity to serve the YWAMers and Haitian people, help with hurricane relief work, and make lasting connections with the people of Haiti. Then, in the May of 2009, we received an outreach team from YWAM Haiti St. Marc that stayed with us for a few weeks. They shared… Continue

Added by YWAM Maz Latest News on February 4, 2010 at 7:18pm — No Comments

New Bathrooms!!

In October 2009 Rockpoint Church from Queen Creek, AZ made a generous donation to YWAM Mazatlan to fund the remodel… Continue

Added by Eddie and Kelly Vargas on February 2, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Hearing the Voice of God

In January Kelly had the awesome opportunity of teaching the 12 DTS (Discipleship Training School) students. The theme for the week was Hearing the Voice of God. It was an awesome week and Kelly as well as the students were challenged in their walk and faith. Continue

Added by Eddie and Kelly Vargas on February 2, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Carnaval 2010!

Well, Carnaval is just around the corner and we are getting pumped for another year of celebrating God's love by reaching out to all the party-goers of Mazatlan's annual Carnaval. The festival begins on February 11th and ends on the 16th. There is a lot to plan, so we will keep you posted as it all unfolds. Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare for the event. Continue

Added by YWAM Maz Latest News on February 2, 2010 at 3:37pm — No Comments

Mexico City Outreach

The outreach team in Mexico City has been busy reaching out to the masses in bold and relevant ways. They have seen God's hand at work through the joining of churches uniting together to reach out to the people of their city and they have had the chance to help the Haitian embassy in Mexico after the earthquake in Haiti. They have had opportunities to work in two different high schools where they have been able to go into the classrooms and share all about God and the importance of knowing Him.… Continue

Added by YWAM Maz Latest News on February 1, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Almost there!

Yesterday was full of an excitement in the air- the pastor's house was coming together. The floor was in place, the doors and windows installed, and as we began painting the walls with a turquoise blue, it was beginning to look like real home. Of course, little details take longer than expected as us… Continue

Added by Edgar and Amber Morales on January 27, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Strategic Leaders Meeting

This past weekend we had our annual strategic leaders meeting and let's just say there is a lot to be excited about. From praying and planning to eating & laughing we sure did enjoy our time! We spent time hearing God for what His heart is for this next year and beyond. And we definitely came away with… Continue

Added by YWAM Maz Latest News on January 25, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

GO Colts!

We were very excited to know that the Indianapolis Colts came away with a victory over the New York Jets! Even though we didn't get to watch it, we were rooting for them in spirit, especially Koa boy with his little Colts onesie! Here we come Super Bowl!!!

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Added by Dori, Ikaika & Koa on January 24, 2010 at 5:07pm — No Comments

Final property payment

YWAM Mazatlan needs to see about $250,000 USD worth of breakthrough by March 15th, when we need to make our final payment on the property. Over the last sixteen or so months God has had us on a journey that has more than stretched our faith. We've pushed hard when God said to push, we've waited on Him when He said to wait and as we come down the home stretch we are actively waiting to see how God will provide the last $250,000. So we ask that you would stand with us and pray over the next couple… Continue

Added by Dori, Ikaika & Koa on January 17, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

New addition to the Morales family

Yep. Her name is Ikea, and she is an adorable little border collie, a gift to Amber for Christmas. And we have fallen in love. =) Continue

Added by Edgar and Amber Morales on January 12, 2010 at 11:56am — No Comments

God speaks in dreams!

It was decided. Chuy and Tere, the pastors in Colonia Sinaloa, needed some major remodeling done in their home, and in the down time of the Homes of Hope season, it was going to be one of our projects. Expand a bit, get their 15 year old son out of their bedroom, and give them a little more space. These special people, our partners in ministering in this co… Continue

Added by Edgar and Amber Morales on January 12, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Beach day

Micah & Koa with Jude in the background

At the beginning of every DTS the whole base heads out to the beach for some fun in the sun. Today was Koa's first day at the beach in Mazatlan. It's winter in Mazatlan so the water was just a little bit too cold fo… Continue

Added by Dori, Ikaika & Koa on January 8, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Monthly Support

I am not sure if you know but Youth With A Mission does not pay any of it's volunteer staff. From the founders to the newest member, it is up to us to recruit partners who believe in what we do. We understand that we are not able to be on the mission field and do what we do without these partnerships. The bottom line is... We trust in God and He provides through people like you who invest in God's work. And at the end of the day it's all of us through our partnerships that accomplish God's work… Continue

Added by Dori, Ikaika & Koa on January 1, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Loren Cunningham at the International house of prayer

This is a great video of Mark Anderson (Impact world tour) and Loren Cunningham (founder of YWAM).... it's really long, but Mark Anderson starts at about 1:26:00 on the video. Mark shares about whats happening with the Call 2 All in America this year and Loren shares an amazing story of what God is doing in Nigeria.

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Added by Dori, Ikaika & Koa on January 1, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

2010 is coming!!!! don't miss out...

!! NEW DATES !! WISE school now starting April 5th! The vision of our WISE school was birthed out of our Carnaval outreach. Every year God has led us to worship, intercede, war and evangelize and every year God has taken us deeper in these areas. in 2010 we plan to start a permanent prayer house @ YWAM Mazatlan and this WISE school will play a part in carrying this vision throughout the April quarter. We will spend time in the prayer house as a school as well as individuals. The prayer… Continue

Added by W.I.S.E. School on December 29, 2009 at 9:08am — No Comments