Sharon Cattell - Veteran missionary and team leader for this trip. I'm so grateful to God for our experience in Coba, Mexico. We were greeted warmly and made to feel very welcome. To hear these people worshipping in their own language, I felt like I was in heaven and basking in God's smile at His own beautiful people. My soul was so filled with joy - that "glory feeling" that only comes from God.

I could see that God was raising up new pastors and teachers through the seminar. One young pastor spoke of being called to minister in remote villages. He asked if we could come back to help him in his work. Pastor Pech-Chi's 17-year old son shared about a vision the Lord had given him. He now feels equipped to take the gospel to many nations as God guides him. I thank the Lord for the Life Application Bible and seminar and for the privilege of allowing these beautiful people to impact my life.

Arlene Furman - This was her first overseas mission trip. Many times I prayed about going on a mission trip with the seminar team and finally the Lord made it possible. I was also a bit fearful about flying but the flight was much better than I expected. The welcome we received at the church in Coba was awesome! The trip from beginning to end was such a blessing.

Many people came from a great distance to attend the seminar. One man missed several day's pay because he wanted to attend. Another woman brought her baby every day because there was no one to baby-sit for her. Another ministered in the Northern part of Mexico and was excited that he now had a tool to help him share God's word with the lost in that area.

After the seminar ended, a young pastor told me he had prayed for the Lord to send someone to help him learn how to share God's word with the world. The Life Application Bible is the answer to a longtime prayer from his heart. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this team and would love to go on another trip.

Carole Frawley - Seasoned missionary. The Mayans were amazed that Lord used a group of women to bring them the "Bible College In A Book." In church, the men and women sat on opposite sides from each other with the women exhibiting very low self-esteem. By the end of the seminar, there was defiantly a transition to one body in Jesus! The women's timid and withdrawn responses were lost in seas of smiles, tears of gratitude and a new-found liberty in Him! One woman testified through tears that the Lord was calling her to teach because she was equipped with her Life Application Bible and instruction on how to use it.

Added to our blessings, were the marvelous comrades the Lord gave us. Olivia Munteanu (from Cozumel) ministered to the women and children with love and encouragement that they could do all things in Christ. Pastor Mario was our interpreter, driver, guide and entertainer. His special brand of positive, unusual humor made every mile of road a blessing. I don't think I ever stopped laughing!

Mary Anne Schaffner - This was her third mission trip to Mexico. These Mayan believers were truly committed to attending the seminar and receiving their Bibles. Many young adults spoke of becoming missionaries to their people who are still lost and praying to ancient Mayan gods.

The poverty we witnessed was heartbreaking; but the love these people have for the Lord and His Word was touching to see. We expressed to the women that, equipped with God's Word and the Holy Spirit, they can be a powerful instrument for Him. We are examples of that. I told them about my prison ministry in which I read God's Word and pray with women prisoners. We shared that the possibilities are endless when you have the Lord's Word and wisdom guiding your life.

Once again, I was blessed to be on the team oversees. I am truly grateful to God for the opportunity to have this experience and make friends in far-away places who love the Lord and His Word.