Wednesday evening was church. Not as many of the usuals that we see here, Ed made the comment that there were a lot of new faces attending this evening.
It was also amazing to see how many of the area women and children came for the services. I think a lot of it has to do with the teaching that the children are receiving from 14 year old Beatrice. I was awe struck at her demeanor and the attentiveness of the children. She is most definitely a nature born teacher.
I mentioned early of her Dad taking the witch doctor to town. Joel, Cassilda and three girls came from the church Ed and Debby pioneered in Guachochi. They are full time missionaries to the Indians now and live at the ranch.

Joel's brother (left) came to the ranch for the very first time on this trip.
Coming from a small church to  begin with, it was a huge step of 'Faith' for them to move out to this remote area.
They seem to be settled in and genuinely loving  the ministry they have with the people. Cassilda is a full blooded Tarahumara and speaks the language fluently.

What a difference in the area people and the children......they were always so 'placid' in the past, and now are full of smiles, the children are singing, the women seem to enjoy getting together with each other, and just a general friendliness all about.