July 2016 Dear friends, From June 21st through July 4th, I had the opportunity to direct the group from Mexico that will be attending the National Congress of Korea Campus Crusade for Christ. All together, there were 19 participants: 15 university students and 4 staff. From the very beginning, the students had a great attitude.  We were able to develop a very strong connection among those in our group and the students experienced a conference filled with opportunities to learn. The conference included teaching sessions, workshops, and a missions fair where we shared with the Korean students about our ministry in Mexico and how they can get involved on a short-term or long-term basis in our country. Also, during one of the main talks, Andrés (a Medicine student at the UNAM) got to share his testimony about how God has been using him at his university. About 9,000 Korean university students participated in the conference. One of the most meaningful things for me was a day when we heard a talk about how the students can serve God as part of Campus Crusade.  They were challenged to serve God full-time once they finish their university studies.  Of all the students, 11 of them made a commitment to serve God full-time with us.  Personally, I was very encouraged to see this commitment, since we have been praying for new missionaries to join us in our ministry.  Some of them are ready to jump in right away, while others can’t start yet since they still have to finish their studies.  No matter what, we’re going to work hard so that those whom God has called who have a desire to serve with us will be able to do so. During the final night of the conference, the Mexican students got a chance to perform a traditional Mexican dance.  They spent a lot of time practicing before going to the conference, and they did a great job when it was time to dance. It was a unique experience for all of us.  The Mexican students are returning home with a greater vision, a stronger desire to share their faith with others, and a bigger heart for God and the Great Commission. We believe that this trip to the conference in Korea with the student leaders from Mexico was one of the best investments that our ministry has made this summer. I also thank God for taking care of Liz and the kids during the 14 days that I was gone.  Without a doubt, there were some very challenging days for Liz at home, and thank God we have friends who were able to help her through some of the days I was away. In the family side, we are very thankful because Leah finished her second grade of kindergarten! we are very proud of her and also this past july 18 we celebrated Ian 3th birthday! we celebrated with cake, piñata and some of Ian´s friends.   Thank you all very much for supporting us throughout this adventure of bringing the Gospel to the Mexican universities.  Without your prayer and financial support, it would not have been possible. Prayer requests: - That the students who went to Korea would not lose the vision, and that they would fervently desire to reach their university with the message of the Gospel. - That we, the staff, can do a good job following up with the new commitments the students made at the conference. - That we will see more full-time Mexican missionaries here in Mexico. Gracias! Luis, Liz,Leah, & Ian Pomares "The Gospel for every student, A movement for every campus, Leaders for every nation"   Make a donation to our ministry: Online: https://give.cru.org/give/View/2805380 Check: Make your check payable to 'Cru' and attach a post-it note with "Luis  & Elizabeth Pomares" account # 2805380, please do not write anything in the for / memo line. The check should be mailed to CRU, PO Box 628222 Orlando, FL 32862-8222.