Happenings in Morelia: Atchleys visit

Even with all of the activities this summer, one of the highlights for all of us was a visit from Rick and Jamie Atchley. As many of you know, Rick is the preacher at Richland Hills, our sponsoring congregation. This was the Atchley's first time to visit Morelia but they have promised to come back! We had a great time visiting with them and showing them around Morelia and Michoacán for the few days that they were here.
They arrived Friday night and Saturday, Sam planned a cookout with all the men from the church to give them an opportunity to meet Rick. In the evening, we went downtown again for the fireworks show and were able to eat dinner on the terrace of the same restaurant from the anniversary weekend.
Rick preached on Sunday and did an amazing job, as he always does. I must admit that it was really weird to see him here preaching to our small congregation after so many years of seeing him up on the big stage at RHCC speaking to crowds of hundreds and even thousands! After our celebration time, we had a meal with our cell leaders, much like we did on the anniversary weekend. Once again, Rick was able to encourage them in their walks with the Lord and they were also able to share some of their testimonies with him and Jamie. That evening, Sam had arranged for Rick to speak at one of the larger community churches here in town that we have developed a good relationship with over the past year or so. Rick preached a great sermon on unity and the church was richly blessed because of it.
We spent Monday doing some sight seeing and shopping, taking them to some of the typical places around Morelia. The weather was beautiful and the company even better. : ) I think Rick may have even gotten a sermon illustration out of the day. You couldn't ask for more than that!
Even though it was just a short trip, we were so blessed to have Rick and Jamie here for a few days. Come back soon! You are welcome any time.

Jamie, Ann, Alli (a friend from New Zealand), Phyllis, and Karen Juarez ready to head downtown for some shopping!