Mayra and I started doing an internship program before they were cool, way back in 2002. We started with 2 students, Daniel Ransom from MBI and Jesse Hulstrand from Cedarville. I think Charles Wright ended up here that summer too. The program has grown, Mayra and I have learned a few things, and this year we do it again. It all starts this Wednesday.
For several years we were the only internship available through our mission, CAM Int’l. Because of this, during several years we hosted between 15-25 interns. Numbers have gone down quite a bit in recent years due to internship programs in other places, particularly Honduras and Guatemala. Last year Honduras hosted more interns than Mexico did, and this year both Guatemala and Honduras receive more students.
Of course, one big reason for that is all the news that is coming out of Mexico related to drug violence. Fortunately for us, we have been pretty much untouched by this violence, that is concentrated in the northern part of the country, on the Mexico/US border. Another reason why students may not choose to come to Mexico is that they associate a Mexico missions experience with crossing the border into a shantytown situation. The reality here is very, very different.
This year is an interesting mix of people. We have 1 eight-week intern, 1 six-week intern and one 4-week intern. As always, several people who have been here before are returning for a week or a month. A 17 (almost 18) year old CAM MK, Dylan Prussia, will also be joining us for a while. Matt and Alyssa Miller will also be very much involved in the internship, as will Tiffany Taylor.
Our summer begins with a 3 1/2 day orientation time in Mexico City. Tomorrow. I spent till almost midnight last night getting our praise songs together for that time. Revelation Song, In Christ Alone, Everlasting God, One Way, Blessed Redeemer, and others.
Pray with us that this summer would be unforgettable and life-transforming for the students involved, the national church with which they interact, and for all of us. I’ll be taking Daniel to the orientation this year. Love to expose him to students who love the Lord.
Heavenly Father and all universes we praying with humble hearts, seeking Your divine intervention for EL Shad Vasil Misalko we disregarding all those who passing the buck or blameshiftin along with feigning ignorance scapegoaters or deflectors we pray for annihilation for their lies, wrongdoings or Jeering behaviors that may hurt or offended Vasil or his family We pray for the restoration and return of his true identity and names or pronauncments since the light and asking for protection against those who have sought to exploit or manipulate him or his identity for their own gain O God we beseech You to heal the wounds of personality and identity disorders in every corner of existence We praying for all those who suffer from multiple personality disorder, temptation, manipulation, or the negative influences of false kings and Authorities, Meddlers or white liers We also pray for justice for all that has been stolen and taken from EL Vasil without permission or infighting and we asking that every lost possession galaxies together with infinites and ring and transvection abilities will be returned to EL Vasil along with his holy grail filled up with strength power love with prosperity and grace we stand against Weaponized Incompetence, the God complex and self-entitled that leads others to see themselves as gods or rulers over others or trying to manipulate others actions or telling them how to live We praying against robbing Vasil to pay Rastislav,Jozef, Miroslav or others and asking for annihilation of those thieves We praying for divine protection and destruction of any sort of witchcraft,astral projection together with incantations, demons along with rituals or paganism and Molesters. May Gods wrath fall upon them and Your love guide all who are caught in the snares of deception. In Your merciful name, we pray for all posers so may they be exposed and their suffering may end Amen.