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1/12/2022 Medical UpdateGreetings in Jesus.
We want to thank you for your prayers. We have decided to keep family, friends and prayer partners updated through our normal eUpdate list. We are very grateful for the many who have expressed their blessings and prayers and we are trusting in our Lord that He is preparing to teach us many lessons in the next months. This next phase of the cancer treatment is going to take several weeks to get everything organized. Today we met with the IR doctor (Interventional Radiology). They were very clear in their explanations and of course talked about several outcomes and ways the treatment may progress. However, for the most part we felt that that the IR doctor was very encouraging and felt that things would progress positively. The next steps and time frames are:
During the three months while the treatment is in the liver, the doctor said that there is not normally any limitations. He also indicated that the treatment can be repeated and most likely will be in Eric's case. We are waiting on reworking plans and schedules related to ministry in Mexico and we will plan to remain in Indy until the treatment is done and we are sure there is no significant side effects. Again, we are grateful to so many who have expressed their blessings and are keeping us bathed in prayer. Love always, Eric & Dee 1/4/2022 Blessed New Year 2022!As 2021 came in with hopes and challenges, so does it end. 2021 saw, the first year anniversary with our newest IMPACTO church, El Ancla (The Anchor Church), has grown to reach close to 70 at Sunday worship. Amazing! For a church that began online during the pandemic. They jumped over many hurdles including shepherding members from virtual meetings to in-person church and after a few more months opening Ancla Kids, the children’s area. We enjoyed being present for the 9 baptisms at the Anniversary service.  The Anchor Church Planning Retreat La Viña Church, which is our home church when in Mexico, was the IMPACTO'S first church plant in Queretaro. It has been a joy for us to experience as we see them maturing into a unified team with clear goals and purposes for the upcoming year. Challenges persists for them as they want to reach a new goal for multiplying and growing during this still difficult time. December and January permitted us to join with these church leaders in their yearly evaluations and planning retreats. God is moving in big ways and he allows us to share in these special times as mentors.  La Viña Church Planning Retreat
We also want to let you know that New International continues to grow and reach more and more communities around the world. We are so proud to be a part of this professional mission group. Tell you more about that in the next update! We praise God for you all, who have made our ministry possible! COMING EVENTS: -Jan. 12 / Appointment with Radiology to set up treatments for Eric's tumor. -First few Days of February / We are projecting that the operation will be done to implant the radiation treatment in the tumor. -Mid-February / We hope to return to Mexico. -March 6-12 / Regional Director's meetings in Fort Myers at the offices of New International. -April 12 / We would return to INDY for an appointment with the Liver Specialist. Prayer Request:
-We ask that you keep us in your prayers as Eric begins treatment. The Specialist has indicated that the radiation treatment could shrink and even "disappear" the cancer completely. We are praying for just that! -We also ask that you be praying that we can keep this challenge in perspective and that we will have the energy and focus to continue ministering effectively.
 Pat "Naomi" Rumler went home to be with Christ on August 28, 2021 This summer, though filled with a lot of activity and ministry, was also a time of concern for Dee and her entire family. Mom Rumler’s physical and mental health had deteriorated quite a bit during the COVID lockdowns. Visitation by family had been impossible for a good portion of that time and when things did open up some, there were still major limitations on those visits. When visits were possible, Dee would try to visit twice a week for several hours. In mid-August, during a conference at the memory care unit it was obvious that these medical health care workers considered Mom was in her last phase and they suggested that the family consider working with a hospice group which was done. We were scheduled to return to Mexico on August 24, but canceled those plans. On early Saturday morning, August 28, Mom Rumler went home in her sleep. That afternoon we went with Dee’s sisters to make the arrangements for the funeral. The service was planned for that following Tuesday, August 31. Eric had the privilage to do the funeral service and the grave site service, since mom’s pastor in Anderson was already involved with a funeral at the same time. We are grateful for many notes and other expressions of love after Mom’s homecoming. Thanks so much! The next week, we began to look at our return to Mexico and made reservations for September 7. Over the last couple of days we have been resettling back into the house, reconnecting to Internet (looking for passwords, etc.). Dee is getting all the schooling material together, which was a lot of the weight in the suitcases for our return. Dee will be continuing to teach grandson, Eric several of his subjects. She actually started in Indiana by Zoom but now will be with him in-person at the Alvarado house. The month of September will be full. We will be doing our coaching time, now also in-person and the two Administrative meetings for the two church plants here in Queretaro. We will also continue our contacts with New International affiliates. On September 17, we will have the blessing to be at the first anniversary of the Anchor Church here in Queretaro. And we will be at the party of the La Viña Church in celebration of Mexican Independence on Wednesday evening of September 15.  Dr. Noemi Perez Went home on September 8, 2021 We got back to Queretaro to also receive some very sad news the day after we arrived. Dr. Noemi Perez, a faithful and dynamic member of the Jubilee Church in Pachuca went home after a sever case of COVID. Her mother preceded her by just a few days. Noemi was a major blessing to the ministry in Pachuca and especially to the Jubilee church. She was also our personal doctor while we were in Pachuca. She was a devoted follower of Jesus and will be missed by many in Mexico! COVID has been a major challenge in Mexico and as is happening in the United States there has been a new wave in Mexico of the other COVID variants. So far, the Queretaro government has not increased limitations that affect the Churches but there are growing concerns that those limitations may be coming. We will return to the United States on October 5 and very quickly begin a drive to Fort Myers for the annual Regional Directors Meetings at the home offices of New International. Those go for a week and then we are staying on in Fort Myers to observe the new affiliate orientation into the following week. We have possibly three new affiliates joining our region that will be at that orientation. We also hope to make a couple of church contacts visits during those two weeks. Returning to Indy at the end of October, we will be there for only about two weeks before we travel to Richmond, Virginia for the iCOM (International Conference on Missions). The whole IMPACTOLatino team will be at this year’s conference since IMPACTO is one of five missions being presented for special recognition. We will be representing Latina American church planting. Also, the IMPACTOLatino Board of Advisors will be meeting on November 20 in Richmond. Returning home to Indy, we will have Thanksgiving with family in Indiana and plans are presently to return to Queretaro on November 30. Tentative plans are that we will be in Mexico until the first few days of April, 2022. Coming Events: 15 Sept / Noche Mexicana at La Viña Church. 17 Sept / First Anniversary Celebration for the Anchor Church. 5 Oct / Return to Indy. 8-23 Oct / Regional Directors Meetings and New Afíliate Orientation 16-23 Nov / iCOM and IMPACTOLatino Board of Advisors Meeting in Richmond, VA 24 Nov. / Thanks-giving 30 Nov. / Return to Queretaro. Prayer Requests:
12/22/2020 Christmas Greetings 2020
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| We recently received some sad news. Rafa Gomez, son of Rosa Garcia notified us that Rosa had gone home to be with the Lord Jesus. Rosa and her sister, Emma, were the first two people we had the privilege to study with in Mexico City and were the first to respond and be baptized. Rosa, remained faithful these 38 years and must have been in her 80s when she went home. We were blessed in many ways by Rosa during the years we were in Mexico City. |  |
Coming events:
Aug. 1-3 -Visit in Painesville, OH.
Aug. 3-7 - Field Visit in New York State. (Canceled)
? - We are waiting to make an appoint with a church in Cincinnati, OH.
Aug.15 - Traveling back to Mexico.
? - La Viña Church is hopeful to begin in-person worship about the middle of August.
Sept. 20 - The newest church plant, the Anchor Church is to launch.
Nov.16-24 - Eric will be returning to Indianapolis for the iCOM (International Conference on Missions) in INDY.
Aug. 1-3 -Visit in Painesville, OH.
Aug. 3-7 - Field Visit in New York State. (Canceled)
? - We are waiting to make an appoint with a church in Cincinnati, OH.
Aug.15 - Traveling back to Mexico.
? - La Viña Church is hopeful to begin in-person worship about the middle of August.
Sept. 20 - The newest church plant, the Anchor Church is to launch.
Nov.16-24 - Eric will be returning to Indianapolis for the iCOM (International Conference on Missions) in INDY.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
1. We are grateful for so many that pray for us often and give sacrificially making it possible for us to minister with the Church Planting projects. Thanks You! Be praying that income remains stable!
2. We continue with our "life Change" and are excited that we continue to improve our health. Eric hit a 100 pounds weight loss, and though returning to the U.S. that has gone up and down a bit, we both continue to walk and count the carbs. Thanks for praying as we move to the next goal.
3. Be praying for the Anchor Church and its leadership as they plan for the launch of the church on September 20. They are presently working on finding a meeting place in the area of Queretaro where they will be planting.
4. Be praying for Abby and Emmy as they transitions to a new education system. Keep Dee in your prayers as she will need to be very creative to keep Grandson Eric engaged.
5. Keep Andrew in your prayers. He continues to live in Minneapolis and fortunately, continues to work, though not with the number of hours he would need. The church he is helping with has done virtur
1. We are grateful for so many that pray for us often and give sacrificially making it possible for us to minister with the Church Planting projects. Thanks You! Be praying that income remains stable!
2. We continue with our "life Change" and are excited that we continue to improve our health. Eric hit a 100 pounds weight loss, and though returning to the U.S. that has gone up and down a bit, we both continue to walk and count the carbs. Thanks for praying as we move to the next goal.
3. Be praying for the Anchor Church and its leadership as they plan for the launch of the church on September 20. They are presently working on finding a meeting place in the area of Queretaro where they will be planting.
4. Be praying for Abby and Emmy as they transitions to a new education system. Keep Dee in your prayers as she will need to be very creative to keep Grandson Eric engaged.
5. Keep Andrew in your prayers. He continues to live in Minneapolis and fortunately, continues to work, though not with the number of hours he would need. The church he is helping with has done virtur
A NEED! Can you HELP?
IMPACTOLatino has its next apprentice family. Tony and Jackie Moreno have joined IMPACTO this month in Queretaro and will be with us for over a year as they learn and prepare to plant a church. They are interested in planting a new church in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. They have collected promises of support for about half of their support. We are in need to find support for the other half they will need during this year, which is about $600 monthly. Can you consider a gift to them? A one-time gift would be very helpful as would anyone wanting to take them on monthly support for the year they will be with us in Queretaro. Please click on the link to make a donation or send a donation to New International with a note or in a the memo line of a check stating it is for "IMPACTOnetwork Moreno Family".
IMPACTOLatino has its next apprentice family. Tony and Jackie Moreno have joined IMPACTO this month in Queretaro and will be with us for over a year as they learn and prepare to plant a church. They are interested in planting a new church in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. They have collected promises of support for about half of their support. We are in need to find support for the other half they will need during this year, which is about $600 monthly. Can you consider a gift to them? A one-time gift would be very helpful as would anyone wanting to take them on monthly support for the year they will be with us in Queretaro. Please click on the link to make a donation or send a donation to New International with a note or in a the memo line of a check stating it is for "IMPACTOnetwork Moreno Family".
4/4/2020
Duggin family e-update / April 2020
Home Group Meeting by Zoom Greetings in Christ.
It's been a very strange few weeks.
As we watched the news we saw our home country move toward major attempts to decrease the spread of Covid-19 but our adopted home seemed to be ignoring the implications. Finally, in mid-march several of the State Governments in Mexico began to take steps such as closing schools and limiting crowds to 50 people. Though most restaurants and taco places remained open. After a week or so the State Government here in Queretaro dropped down to limits of 10 people and finally began closing most gathering places. At the federal level there was little movement and what was especially worrying was that major events continued in Mexico City, one of the most densely populated places on earth. That has now changed but there are concerns that Mexico will face some difficult days ahead.
The affect on the La Viña Church has been profound. With the orders of no groups of 50 the church leadership moved to an on-line format for the Sunday Celebration. There was still a hope that the small groups might continue, however, it quickly became evident that they too would need to move to on-line. These transitions were eased somewhat by the expertise that IMPACTOLatino has in producing on-line materials and much of the production can be done at the Network offices and studio. The small Group leaders are trying to keep connected with their groups through phone, text and even the group meetings continuing through Zoom or other apps . We continue to coach church planters and participate on the Administrative Teams for La Viña Church and the Anchor Church by Zoom meetings.
It's been a very strange few weeks.
As we watched the news we saw our home country move toward major attempts to decrease the spread of Covid-19 but our adopted home seemed to be ignoring the implications. Finally, in mid-march several of the State Governments in Mexico began to take steps such as closing schools and limiting crowds to 50 people. Though most restaurants and taco places remained open. After a week or so the State Government here in Queretaro dropped down to limits of 10 people and finally began closing most gathering places. At the federal level there was little movement and what was especially worrying was that major events continued in Mexico City, one of the most densely populated places on earth. That has now changed but there are concerns that Mexico will face some difficult days ahead.
The affect on the La Viña Church has been profound. With the orders of no groups of 50 the church leadership moved to an on-line format for the Sunday Celebration. There was still a hope that the small groups might continue, however, it quickly became evident that they too would need to move to on-line. These transitions were eased somewhat by the expertise that IMPACTOLatino has in producing on-line materials and much of the production can be done at the Network offices and studio. The small Group leaders are trying to keep connected with their groups through phone, text and even the group meetings continuing through Zoom or other apps . We continue to coach church planters and participate on the Administrative Teams for La Viña Church and the Anchor Church by Zoom meetings.
Eric Peaching- first time to the church through a camera. Church on-line at La Viña Christian Church in Queretaro, Mexico. First Sunday was on March 22. Special services will be on the
Church's Facebook site for Holy Week on Thursday, Friday and Easter Sunday.
Church's Facebook site for Holy Week on Thursday, Friday and Easter Sunday.
The newest church, the Anchor Church was to launch at the end of May. They are especially struggling with all the restrictions. Since they were just beginning to work with some small groups in their area. These were new contacts and the groups had not yet "gelled.: We ask for your prayers for this new work to find creative ways to serve during this difficult time.
We have been staying home as much as possible and Holly has encouraged us to be careful since we are in the higher risk demographics. She and Sergio have even done some of the shopping for us. We also have a small market that will deliver. We did make a trip to Pachuca to arrange the final payment for the sale of the house and sign the final paperwork. This was about a month early, but I think everyone wanted to get it finished with all the uncertainty. As we left Pachuca we went by one of the plazas and it was filled with tents that were set up as a field hospital to prepare for what is coming. That was sobering.
Many are very concerned that the medical system in Mexico will quickly become overwhelmed and it seems that the spread of the virus is about three to four weeks behind what has been happening in the United States. The U.S. Ambassador encouraged all U.S. Citizens to leave Mexico saying something like, "If you get sick, where would you prefer to be in the hospital." A bit strong but it does indicate that there are significant concerns for Mexico. We therefore, have moved our leaving date to April 6. Our responsibilities with both IMPACTOLatino and New International will be done from a home base in Indiana until October.
We have mixed feelings about leaving our family and team here in Mexico but we do feel that is the best decision at this point. We will be staying with some long-time friends and supporters north of Indy until we are able to finalize our housing arrangements on the Southside of Indy.
New International activated its Global Crisis Response Team as the virus has progressed across the globe. As Regional Directors of the Americas and Caribbean we are presently involved in doing a risk assessment for each of the affiliate families in our region. We will then be working with those affiliate on contingency plans in the following weeks and will be in contact with our families by phone at least every other week over the next few months.
We express our gratitude to our partners for your prayers and the faithful support!
When we heard that 10 million lost jobs in the United States, we were shocked. Our son, Andrew, was one of those so we are prayerful, asking the Lord keep supplying the needs of individuals and ministries around the world.
The financial situation is stretching our creativity as we find temporary ways to bridge this time of so much uncertainty. The owner of the Sport Club where the La Viña Church rents space is a Christian gentleman and has said that he will not charge for the month of April. Our IMPACTOLatino staff has been working on ways that funds that can be moved around to cover some immediate needs as the La Viña Church has lost a significant donor.
BE PRAYING FOR:
1. We would ask you to pray for Andrew. He is in Minneapolis helping with a Church Plant and was working there to supply his needs. He is one of those that have lost his job. He is looking at options and also got word that the former job may be calling him back but nothing was yet sure.
2. Ask for you prayers as we travel on Monday, April 6. We have our anti-bacterial gel and masks ready to use and praying there will not be any disruptions.
We have been staying home as much as possible and Holly has encouraged us to be careful since we are in the higher risk demographics. She and Sergio have even done some of the shopping for us. We also have a small market that will deliver. We did make a trip to Pachuca to arrange the final payment for the sale of the house and sign the final paperwork. This was about a month early, but I think everyone wanted to get it finished with all the uncertainty. As we left Pachuca we went by one of the plazas and it was filled with tents that were set up as a field hospital to prepare for what is coming. That was sobering.
Many are very concerned that the medical system in Mexico will quickly become overwhelmed and it seems that the spread of the virus is about three to four weeks behind what has been happening in the United States. The U.S. Ambassador encouraged all U.S. Citizens to leave Mexico saying something like, "If you get sick, where would you prefer to be in the hospital." A bit strong but it does indicate that there are significant concerns for Mexico. We therefore, have moved our leaving date to April 6. Our responsibilities with both IMPACTOLatino and New International will be done from a home base in Indiana until October.
We have mixed feelings about leaving our family and team here in Mexico but we do feel that is the best decision at this point. We will be staying with some long-time friends and supporters north of Indy until we are able to finalize our housing arrangements on the Southside of Indy.
New International activated its Global Crisis Response Team as the virus has progressed across the globe. As Regional Directors of the Americas and Caribbean we are presently involved in doing a risk assessment for each of the affiliate families in our region. We will then be working with those affiliate on contingency plans in the following weeks and will be in contact with our families by phone at least every other week over the next few months.
We express our gratitude to our partners for your prayers and the faithful support!
When we heard that 10 million lost jobs in the United States, we were shocked. Our son, Andrew, was one of those so we are prayerful, asking the Lord keep supplying the needs of individuals and ministries around the world.
The financial situation is stretching our creativity as we find temporary ways to bridge this time of so much uncertainty. The owner of the Sport Club where the La Viña Church rents space is a Christian gentleman and has said that he will not charge for the month of April. Our IMPACTOLatino staff has been working on ways that funds that can be moved around to cover some immediate needs as the La Viña Church has lost a significant donor.
BE PRAYING FOR:
1. We would ask you to pray for Andrew. He is in Minneapolis helping with a Church Plant and was working there to supply his needs. He is one of those that have lost his job. He is looking at options and also got word that the former job may be calling him back but nothing was yet sure.
2. Ask for you prayers as we travel on Monday, April 6. We have our anti-bacterial gel and masks ready to use and praying there will not be any disruptions.
1/21/2020
Duggins Family eUpdate / January 2020
We have been very blessed over the last months and we are grateful to you as partners who participate with us through your prayers and giving.
During the months of September and October we continued to visit potential supporters for the new churches in Mexico. We were blessed through meetings with several new friends and church families that we feel will eventually become partners with IMPACTOLatino in planting Churches in the great cities of Mexico.
Many of you may know that we also began the process toward a significant transition in our own ministry. We have been doing these two month trips to the United States to do fundraising and recruiting for IMPACTOLatino. However, after several years we have seen that the two month timeframe really limits our effectiveness to talk with potential new partners and continue contacts with existing partnering congregations. We and our team have come to the conclusion that we should spend more of our time in the United States dedicated to the development of new partnerships for each new church plant. Therefore over the next couple of year we will divide our time between Mexico and the United States, spending 6 months in each location.
During the two months in the U.S. last year we researched several locations and we have decided that we will be making a home base in Indianapolis during our six months in the United States. We will be setting up a living situation on the Southside of Indy. As ministry responsibilities permit, this will give Dee access to visit with her mom who is in a memory care unit on the Southside of Indianapolis. Our relationships are deep in Indy, so we feel there will be counsel and support for us as we use this centrally located city as a base to reach out to other regions around the United States.
 IMPACTOLatino Board of Advisors meeting in Queretaro (Nov. 2019)  Eric, Abby and Emily preparing for Christmas during Home Schooling with Grandma | On October 31 we returned to Queretaro, Mexico and made the next important steps in this transition. We began the process to move from the house we had been in for almost three years. We found a smaller, one level house and more importantly, with lower rents. We move the first couple of weeks of November while attending several important projects, including the meeting of the Board of Advisors of IMPACTOLatino that were meeting for the first time in Mexico. |
Upon return to Queretaro, we were also asked to join in the Administrative Counsel for the coming new congregation, The Anchor church. This new congregation has its lead church planter and an additional staff couple that will most likely participate on a part-time arrangement. The original plan was that this congregation would launch at the end of 2019, however, fundraising goals were not reached and that launch has had to be delayed. The Administrative Counsel will be meeting in the next weeks to project when a new launch date is feasible. Of the the annual need only 34% has been committed to by partnering congregations. Fortunately, that is enough to pay the lead pastor and his family. Andy and Bitia (lead pastors) have been able to move to the target area of Queretaro and the team has been able to being the cell group ministry.
Eric, Sergio & Hector visited with a Church Planting group in Monterrey at the first of December.
 A shark from the Grandkids to commemorate their introduction to Sharknado by Granddad & Grandma |
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COMING EVENTS:
11-16 JAN. / Jim Vogel, New International International Operations director visiting in Queretaro.
23-26 JAN. / Church Planting Conference DR
30 JAN - 2 FEB. / AVANZA (Assessment of potential new church planters. Eric will be one of the observers and Dee will be taking care of three grandkids).
5-12 FEB. / Field visit in Chile.
14 FEB. / Couples Dinner at La Viña church.
25-28 MAR./ Mexico Missionary Reunion
19-24 APR./ Regional Directors' Meeting in Ft. Myers (This may be moving as to its dates, but presently that is still on the calendar)
MAY/ The first few days of May we will be transitioning to INDY for the six months in the United States. We will be in the United States from May to the end of October each year).
PRAISE AND PRAYER REQUESTS:
-We want to thank you for your prayers about the house sale in Pachuca. Papers were signed in October. The funds received will help us set-up our living situation in Indy.
-We would ask you to pray for Andrew. He is settling into life in Minnesota and is excited about being part of the North City church plant. However, he is looking at other options for employment. Be praying for a smooth transition to a new opportunity.
-Be praying with us about the funding for the Anchor Church. We still need $40,000 yearly to completely funding for this new church. We are looking at new projects and funding sources to expand possibilities and the team just spent time brainstorming about how to move the funding forward. Be praying for us as we lead in this area of IMPACTOLatino. Though the lead pastor and his colleague is not waiting and has started several small groups, the official launch will most likely be delayed beyond the first half of 2020.
-We would ask that you be praying for a grand-nephew, Liam. Because of problems he was born very early and his still in natal care. He is gaining weight and improving each day. Pray for his protection.
We have been blessed greatly these last months. We have been involved in a wide range of ministries and we are very thankful that our Lord permits us to continue ministry here in Mexico and throughout the America's Region with New International. We wanted to catch you up on major events that have happened and will be continuing this year. We are thankful for your faithful prayers and financial gifts!
MARCH |   2019 Mexico Missionary Reunion in Tulangcingo, Hidalgo, Mexico |
| APRIL As Regional Directors of the Americas and Caribbean we are to visit with each affilate family once a year. We had tried to visit with our affilates in Haiti two previous years but because of unrest or huricanes, we were forced to cancel those trips. Unfortunately, once again this year, we were forced to cancel our visit because of major unrest in Haiti that began in Februay. The US Embassy had raised the threat level to Level 4, which was a "no-go" recommendation. We just recently got word that that the threat level has been lowered to 3, which means we should be able to replan that visit next year. During the third week of April our team invited two senior Pastors to come to Queretaro for a Vision Summit about the next church plant planned for Queretaro. David Garrison from the Northside Christian Church and Brandon Guindon of Real Life Texas and one elder from each congregation joined us here for the Vision Summit presentation and conversations about the possibility of participating with the new church planting team. It was very quick but we saw that this was an effective way to present the vision that IMPACTO has to reach Mexico. We are still talking with these congregations and are praying for their decison making processes and are hopeful for good news. In April, we joined the Administrative Group of La Viña. This group meets once a month to help counsel and guide our new Churches. Dee has been participating in the Staff meetings for several months at the leader in the Children's Ministry area. Eric will also be participating on the Administrative Group for the next church that will most likely launch the frist part of next year. |  Church Planting team for the new Church in Queretaro with Sergio & Holly Alvarado, Directors of the IMPACTOnetwork |
| MAY As International Cross-cultiural missionaries, we are not aways around for important family events. However, in May we were able to participate in the wedding of Nancy, Dee's sister as she married Dennis Felix. Eric was asked to do the ceremony at a small village close to Lafayette, Indiana. It was a great family event and we were very excited for Nancy and Dennis. The following week we had the privilage to visit with New International affilates in Buffalo that are working with refugees from Samolia that have settled in this northern US city. We were able to visit with this visionary couple and are excited about their commitment to reach a very resistant ethnic group. On May 19 the La Viña Church celebrated its first anniversary. Eric and Dee were asked to organize that celebration which included the meal and the decorations. It was a lot of work but the celebration and dinner were great blessings. We had a extra special blessing however, our two granddaughters, Abby & Emmy were baptized after the the celebration. |  Eric officiating at the Wedding of Nancy and Dennis Felix (Nancy is Dee's sister).  First Anniversary of La Viña Church in Queretaro, May 19, 2019  Abby Alvarado being baptized by Dad on May 19, 2019. Emmy Alvarado was also baptized the same day. |
| JUNE Upon returning to Mexico from our visit in Buffalo, Eric had to re-pack at the airport to continue traveling on to Dallas as Dee caught a bus back to Queretaro. Eric participated at the Excel Discovery Center at the TCAL church on the southside of Dallas. The Discovery Center is an assessment and teaching time for potential new church planters. Joseph Klein and Holly Alvarado were part of the IMPACTO group that was invited to observe and participate in the assessment of several couples looking at Church Planting ministries. After traveling about two weeks, Eric was happy to get home. On Sunday, June 9, we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. We went out to eat with Holly, Sergio and the kids for a special meal after church. This was a simple celebration but a more extensive one will be coming in October. We are taking a Cruise from Athens, through several islands, Crete and Patmos and will also visit the ruins of Ephesus (Turkey). This cruise is called the "Cities of Paul" and will have teaching times lead by David Faust, associate minister at E91 Church of Indianapolis. We are going with long-time friends Marvin and Donna Hitchcock. It should be a great 10 days! During the last week of June we had a group of youth from the Commiunity Christian Church of White March, Maryland (Baltimore area). Twenty-four youth and sponsors were quite a project for the team to host in conjunction with the La Viña church. The Community church is one of 5 U.S. congregations that are partners with the La Viña church here in Queretaro. Joy and Hector Rodriquez took the lead with this group as the missionaries that work closely with La Viña. They did a wonderful job! As you could imagin, we were very blessed by this group but also very relieved that they all left with no major injuries or major crisis. |  June 9, 2019 Celebrating 40 years together!  24 Youth and sponsors from the STM Group of the Community Christian Church, White Marsh, Maryland |
COMING EVENTS:
-July 4-8 We will visiting with long-time friends Juanita & Jorge Del Angel in Albuquerque. Juanita and Jorge were our colleagues who ministered with us in the Jubilee Church in Pachuca. They just recently accepted an invitation to help at a Spanish speaking congregation in Albuquerque for three years.
-On July 8 to 11 we will be visiting with a New International family in Wichata and exploring how their vision and ministry fits into our Region. We return to Mexico on July 12.
-On Sunday, July 14 Eric will be preaching at La Viña and then later that week, we will be leading an IMPACTOLatino Team Retreat as the Regional Directors.
-The Weeks of August 20-23 and August 27-30 Eric will be teaching the classes of the Residency Program at the IMPACTOnetwork.
-Beginning August 31 we will leave for our Fundraising trips during the months of September and October. We will be visiting with potential partners for the new churches and hope to talk with new potential missionaries.
-November 16-25 the Mountain Christian Church Gobal Conference (Maryland). This is a conference that is held once every three years and they ask all of there missionaries to attend.
-December 11-14 we will be participating at the Evaluation and Planning Retreat for La Viña Church.
-July 4-8 We will visiting with long-time friends Juanita & Jorge Del Angel in Albuquerque. Juanita and Jorge were our colleagues who ministered with us in the Jubilee Church in Pachuca. They just recently accepted an invitation to help at a Spanish speaking congregation in Albuquerque for three years.
-On July 8 to 11 we will be visiting with a New International family in Wichata and exploring how their vision and ministry fits into our Region. We return to Mexico on July 12.
-On Sunday, July 14 Eric will be preaching at La Viña and then later that week, we will be leading an IMPACTOLatino Team Retreat as the Regional Directors.
-The Weeks of August 20-23 and August 27-30 Eric will be teaching the classes of the Residency Program at the IMPACTOnetwork.
-Beginning August 31 we will leave for our Fundraising trips during the months of September and October. We will be visiting with potential partners for the new churches and hope to talk with new potential missionaries.
- September 1-5 New International Offices in Fort Myers
- September 6-8 / Daytona Beach, Eric will be preaching at the Hispanic Service of a church in Daytona Breach.
- September 8-10 Visiting with a Pastor in the Orlando area. Also, we will visit Disney one day.
- September 12-16 / Atlanta area, we hope to visit several churches but will be reporting to the McDonough Christian Church, a major supporting congregation.
- September 17-19 / Johnson University, Knoxville, TN
- September 20-23 / Johnson City, TN area.
- September 24-25 /Lexington with the Tates Creek Christian Church.
- September 26 Louisville to visit with the Mission Area of the SouthEast Christian Church
- September 27-30 / INDY.
- October 1-4 /Chula Vista for the Southern California Regional Exponential Church Planting Conference
- October 4-7 / Los Angeles to visit with a New International affilate family.
- October 8-11 / Orland for the Spire Conference (formally the NACC).
- October 11-16 / INDY.
- October 17-28 / Anniversary Cruise
- October 31 / Return to Mexico
-November 16-25 the Mountain Christian Church Gobal Conference (Maryland). This is a conference that is held once every three years and they ask all of there missionaries to attend.
-December 11-14 we will be participating at the Evaluation and Planning Retreat for La Viña Church.
| PRAYER REQUESTS:
|  Abby, Eric and Emmy giving a closing presentation to Mom, Dad, Grandad and their teacher, Grandma. July 3, 2019 |
2/18/2019
Duggins Family eUp-date Jan.-Feb. 2019
It is amazing how fast this year is moving. That may seem an amazing statement thinking that we are just in February, but it's been an amazing year even for just two months.
On January 9, Eric flew to Santiago de Chile to visit with one of the New International affiliate families of the Americas Region. He had the privilege to preach at the Metropolitan Church of Christ and also had a couple of visits with Pastor Sergio. We had a good and productive time with Habacuc & Liz Diaz, New International's family participating with the ministries at the Metropolitan church and in a Christian School serving both missionaries and Christian families in Santiago. The Metropolitan church has been through some difficult times in the last couple of years but it is exciting to see that the congregation is recovering and beginning to grow again.
In this visit, Eric saw several major urban areas that need new dynamic churches. Haitians have migrated to Santiago in significant numbers and a Haitian outreach could have a major impact. One concerning note however, the Church generally in Santiago seemed discouraged with reaching this and other fast growing communities in the urban areas of Chile. Several Christian leaders seemed to feel that the "evangelistic zeal" has become less intense in Chile and the culture is moving away from Christ at a significant pace.
On January 9, Eric flew to Santiago de Chile to visit with one of the New International affiliate families of the Americas Region. He had the privilege to preach at the Metropolitan Church of Christ and also had a couple of visits with Pastor Sergio. We had a good and productive time with Habacuc & Liz Diaz, New International's family participating with the ministries at the Metropolitan church and in a Christian School serving both missionaries and Christian families in Santiago. The Metropolitan church has been through some difficult times in the last couple of years but it is exciting to see that the congregation is recovering and beginning to grow again.
In this visit, Eric saw several major urban areas that need new dynamic churches. Haitians have migrated to Santiago in significant numbers and a Haitian outreach could have a major impact. One concerning note however, the Church generally in Santiago seemed discouraged with reaching this and other fast growing communities in the urban areas of Chile. Several Christian leaders seemed to feel that the "evangelistic zeal" has become less intense in Chile and the culture is moving away from Christ at a significant pace.
The Residency Program of the IMPACTOnetwork began again about the same time Eric left for Chile. Upon return to Mexico, he had to finish preparations for two days (4 hours) of teaching with the Residents and the students from the Christian University of Mexico. All four of our missionary men of IMPACTOLatino are teaching in the Residency Program and we are excited see how the residents and the students are expressing life changing insights in church planting and living in Christian community.
On January 9, New Mission Systems International launched their new branding. NMSI is now New International and has a new updated logo and a new webpage. The new branding has been in the works for about a year. There are several reasons the new branding was launched and one important reason was to make the name less problematic in sensitive areas of the world where New International has workers.
New International has the same heart and vision, Transforming Lives Globally. We wanted you to also be aware that donations can be accepted in both names presently, but eventually the "New International" name will need to be used for checks. The webpage donation page has been simplified and donations can be done through debit cards, credit carts or electronic checks.
New International has the same heart and vision, Transforming Lives Globally. We wanted you to also be aware that donations can be accepted in both names presently, but eventually the "New International" name will need to be used for checks. The webpage donation page has been simplified and donations can be done through debit cards, credit carts or electronic checks.
The last week of January we headed to Fort Myers for the annual meeting of the Regional Directors of New International. We were blessed by the meetings with the other directors and were especially blessed by the teachings of David Aderholt on Professional and Personal Development strategies. Jeff Metzger, Director of New International, also joined us and updated the directors on advances within the mission generally.
We returned to Mexico on February 2 from Fort Myers and worked with the IMPACTO team to prepare for a seminar that the network was offering to the students, leaders of the La Viña church and other congregations in the Queretaro area. The seminar was on the discipling program, ROOTED and was lead by three staff members of the Compass Christian Church from Colleyville, Texas. We had close to 30 participates in the two night introduction and teaching about the ROOTED program with five different congregations participating in the four hours of teaching.
It was a great blessing to have CM Habermelh (new director of International Missions at Compass), Heidi, who is a staff member in the missions area and Rowy who is the director over the Rooted program at Compass share this life changing discipling program. Our team hosted these good friends and we were able to share quite a bit about the vision of the network.
It was a great blessing to have CM Habermelh (new director of International Missions at Compass), Heidi, who is a staff member in the missions area and Rowy who is the director over the Rooted program at Compass share this life changing discipling program. Our team hosted these good friends and we were able to share quite a bit about the vision of the network.
Eric & Dee Duggins teaching at the Valentine Dinner On February 14th the La Viña church hosted a couples dinner. Over half of those that attended were first time visitors.. We were asked to give a short teaching as part of the programs so we did a teaching about the LOVE BANK and making deposits through the FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES. We were given about 20 minutes, so the teaching was short but seemed to be well received by all the participants.
| On February 21 begins one of the network's major annual events, AVANZA. AVANZA is the IMPACTOnetwork's assessment of potential new church planters. Three couples are confirmed to participate in the four days of teaching, group activities, interviews and evaluations concentrated on these three couples that are considering planting a church with the network. Eric will be one of the observers evaluating these couples. Dee is on Grandkid duty, since Holly is the director of the four days of AVANZA. |  |
We are excited that Pastores Gerardo and Nati Dominguez have arrived in Queretaro just after Christmas and they are now taking on the role of the Church Planting pastor of La Viña church. Just before Christmas the La Viña church moved from the offices of the IMPACTOnetwork to a rented facility in a local sports club. The club is owned by a Christian family and has been very open to the church even giving us wall space on the outside of the club for promotional signs. On Sunday, February 10, we had 102 people present for the Sunday celebration, a record since the Launch Sunday last May.
COMING EVENTS:
February 24 / Eric is preaching at La Viña.
February 26 / Eric is joining the Management Team for La Viña. Dee continues to direct the Sunday School program at La Viña.
March 27-30 / Mexico Missionary Reunion
April 2 to 9 / We will be doing a field visit to Haiti. Two New International affiliates are in Haiti. One in Port-au-Prince and other in norther Haiti, Pigon. We would ask you be praying about this trip. There has been major unrest in Haiti with anti-government riots. We are hopeful that things will return to normal by the time of our visit. We have had to cancel two previous trips because of challenges in-country.
April 22-24 / Houston Pastors' Visit in Queretaro. Two congregations in the Houston area are coming to Queretaro to talk about partnership with the next church plant in Queretaro this year. They are indicating that they are wanting to bring leaders from other congregations that could potentially partner with the network.
February 24 / Eric is preaching at La Viña.
February 26 / Eric is joining the Management Team for La Viña. Dee continues to direct the Sunday School program at La Viña.
March 27-30 / Mexico Missionary Reunion
April 2 to 9 / We will be doing a field visit to Haiti. Two New International affiliates are in Haiti. One in Port-au-Prince and other in norther Haiti, Pigon. We would ask you be praying about this trip. There has been major unrest in Haiti with anti-government riots. We are hopeful that things will return to normal by the time of our visit. We have had to cancel two previous trips because of challenges in-country.
April 22-24 / Houston Pastors' Visit in Queretaro. Two congregations in the Houston area are coming to Queretaro to talk about partnership with the next church plant in Queretaro this year. They are indicating that they are wanting to bring leaders from other congregations that could potentially partner with the network.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
1. PRAISE, we both have been working to get more healthy. Eric has lost 50 pounds and Dee over 22 and we are walking almost everyday. We are excited about the progress we are seeing!
2. Be praying for the visit of the Houston Pastors to Queretaro. We are praying that these congregations will catch the vision for reaching the cities of Mexico and partner with us on the next church plant.
3. Be praying for Andrew (our son) as he looks at an opportunity for ministry in the next couple of months. He has been invited to participate in a new church plant. He will need to work while serving and he is also looking at raising support that will cover a portion of his living needs. We are exited for him but there are still a lot of details to work through and will involve a move to a new city.
4. A PRAISE: We have had two major donations to the IMPACTOLatino ministry. We are very thankful for a generous gift from SouthEast Christian Church in Louisville, KY and the Compass Christian Church in the Dallas area. We also welcome the Woodland Hill Christian Church of Abingdon, VA as a partner with the Duggins Family and IMPACTOLatino. And we are thankful for the individuals and families that participate with us and have for many years! THANK-YOU!
1. PRAISE, we both have been working to get more healthy. Eric has lost 50 pounds and Dee over 22 and we are walking almost everyday. We are excited about the progress we are seeing!
2. Be praying for the visit of the Houston Pastors to Queretaro. We are praying that these congregations will catch the vision for reaching the cities of Mexico and partner with us on the next church plant.
3. Be praying for Andrew (our son) as he looks at an opportunity for ministry in the next couple of months. He has been invited to participate in a new church plant. He will need to work while serving and he is also looking at raising support that will cover a portion of his living needs. We are exited for him but there are still a lot of details to work through and will involve a move to a new city.
4. A PRAISE: We have had two major donations to the IMPACTOLatino ministry. We are very thankful for a generous gift from SouthEast Christian Church in Louisville, KY and the Compass Christian Church in the Dallas area. We also welcome the Woodland Hill Christian Church of Abingdon, VA as a partner with the Duggins Family and IMPACTOLatino. And we are thankful for the individuals and families that participate with us and have for many years! THANK-YOU!
8/23/2018
eUpdate - Eric & Dee Duggins
We are grateful for your prayers and to so many that participate with us in the ministry of starting new churches in the urban centers of Mexico. Our IMPACTOLatino Team is working hard as we minister with the leaders of the first church plant in Queretaro and continue to plan for other new church plants in coming years.
CHURCH PLANTING IN MEXICO'S MAJOR CITIES
The IMPACTOnetwork (our name in Latin America) is up and running and moving forward fast! Sergio Alvarado is leading the network as we prepare Lead Pastors, team them up with a Missionary Family and begin to plant churches. Our first two churches are planned for Queretaro, Mexico. The fastest growing urban center in Mexico presently.
CHURCH PLANTING IN MEXICO'S MAJOR CITIES
The IMPACTOnetwork (our name in Latin America) is up and running and moving forward fast! Sergio Alvarado is leading the network as we prepare Lead Pastors, team them up with a Missionary Family and begin to plant churches. Our first two churches are planned for Queretaro, Mexico. The fastest growing urban center in Mexico presently.
 The first church was launched in May. La Viña, (The Vinard Christian Church) is meeting in the offices of the IMPACTOnetwork only until the end of this year. Research is now being done on possible places to rent for the church celebration, Sunday School and youth programs and for their office space. The attendance at the church is increasing, with 89 present last Sunday (August 19) and the first baptism was done after the church service at the Christian University of Mexico. Though we are not on the management or staff of La Viña, we are very involved. Eric is in the preaching roll and is also teaching in the Cell leadership program and Dee has joined him in leading a Cell Group of potential leaders at La Viña. Dee is also organizing the Sunday School area for this new church. |  First Baptism at La Viña - Sra. Mercedes |
ANDRES & BITIA GARCIA (Daughter: Zabdi Janely) THE NETWORK RESIDENCY
The Residency Program began this month (August, 2018). Tuesday to Friday the IMPACTOnetwork staff is teaching our residents Andres and Bitia, who have a high possibility of being our next Lead Pastors with the next church plant here in Queretaro. We have also partnered with the Christian University of Mexico (UCM) and the senior students are also taking our classes. 7 students have joined us for 8 hours of teaching each week until May 2019. These classes are also being taped with the hope that the teaching can be used in other environments later.
The Residency Program began this month (August, 2018). Tuesday to Friday the IMPACTOnetwork staff is teaching our residents Andres and Bitia, who have a high possibility of being our next Lead Pastors with the next church plant here in Queretaro. We have also partnered with the Christian University of Mexico (UCM) and the senior students are also taking our classes. 7 students have joined us for 8 hours of teaching each week until May 2019. These classes are also being taped with the hope that the teaching can be used in other environments later.
| OUR FALL TRIP We continue to direct the area of Fundraising and Recruitment in the United States for the IMPACTOLatino team. We are now planning our fall trip to visit potential partner churches for the 2019 church plant in Queretaro. Eric will leave for Houston on September 21 and after several days in the Houston area will proceed to Dallas. He will return to Queretaro on October 2 and then we both will fly to Indiana for visits in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Atlanta and finally the Cincinnati area where we will participate in the iCOM (International Conference on Missions) and the IMPACTOLatino Board of Advisors meetings on November 18. We will return to Queretaro on November 24. |  |
Coming Events:
25 August - Cell Training Retreat at La Viña, Queretaro.
26 August - Champions Seminar and Graduation dinner for the Cell leadership training.
Sept. 4-7 & 10-14 - Eric will be teaching two weeks at the Residency Program.
Third Week of September - A NMSI family will be visiting with us in Queretaro.
21 September - Eric Leaves for two weeks in Texas (Houston & Dallas)
October 3 - Eric & Dee leave for Indiana and two months of Fundraising.
Prayer Requests:
1. Eric has been having pain related to Kidney Stones. Though mostly recovered, we would ask that you be praying that this problem is completely resolved.
2. We would ask you be praying for safety as we travel extensively from the end of September to the end of November.
25 August - Cell Training Retreat at La Viña, Queretaro.
26 August - Champions Seminar and Graduation dinner for the Cell leadership training.
Sept. 4-7 & 10-14 - Eric will be teaching two weeks at the Residency Program.
Third Week of September - A NMSI family will be visiting with us in Queretaro.
21 September - Eric Leaves for two weeks in Texas (Houston & Dallas)
October 3 - Eric & Dee leave for Indiana and two months of Fundraising.
Prayer Requests:
1. Eric has been having pain related to Kidney Stones. Though mostly recovered, we would ask that you be praying that this problem is completely resolved.
2. We would ask you be praying for safety as we travel extensively from the end of September to the end of November.
Eric & Dee Duggins
The Duggins have been missionaries for more than 40 years, the last 38 in Mexico. They are currently Regional Director of the Americas with New International and Directors of Development with IMPACTO Latino.
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