In the paper today

How cool is this...

We just came down to breakfast at the hotel and the Ambassadors made the news.  We opened up the Zocalo Saltillo and there in the sports section is an article about the Ambassadors.  

Since we have received an invitation to play the very best team in this city, the paper wrote an article discussing the game today and our team.  The team we are playing is a group made up of the best players of all the teams in this part of Mexico.  Yesterday, we won 21-0 so now they want to beat us.  How cool is this.  

I know that our guys can play baseball and I know that people have been coming out to watch our games but sometimes we wonder if we are really making an impact.  Well today, the Lord has blessed us with influence because the article says that we are a team that practices religion but we are a young semi-professional team.  

I don't know all that the Lord has in store for us today but one thing is for sure, we are going to get to finish up a great three day clinic today where we have blessed a church, we are going to play some really good baseball today and we are going to have a group of people who will again hear about Jesus on the baseball field.  

We are really fired up.  God is so good.

Please pray that we continue to play well so that we can earn share Christ effectively.  Pray that God will continue to speak to the heart of each Ambassador as they see God working all around them.  Pray that people whom we speak with today will be receptive to the Spirit of God and the message of Christ.

I just love living missionally.  There is nothing more exciting in all of life.

Posted on Thu, July 30, 2009 by Chris Wall

17 comments (Add your own)

1. Lisa DeSpain wrote:
So awesome! I so wish I could be there to watch the game today!! Miss you guys!

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 10:03 AM

2. Todd York wrote:
I couldn't be more proud our son is a part of this God thing!!!!!
Rock on Ambassadors.....

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 1:27 PM

3. Dee Ann Rister wrote:
I'm sure I don't have to say this, but buy some newspapers.

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 2:41 PM

4. Derrell and Dorothy Parker wrote:
What a way to complete the 09 season. Win,lose,or draw let Christ shine through you in all that you do. Thanks for all of the updates. We are so glad that God opened the Ambassador door this year for Ty.

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 2:42 PM

5. David and Lyn Hinckley wrote:
Awesome!!! Thank you for the updates. We are thrilled that our Chris is able to be a part of the Ambassadors, and we thank God, Sullivan family, coaches, you Chris Wall, Momma P and Council Road Baptist Church. We are humbled at this opportunity for our son. Praying blessings on you all. Hope the game goes well and a huge reception to the message of Jesus. Looking forward to hearing from you! Provision and protection, In His Name, David and Lyn Hinckley

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 3:26 PM

6. Alice Agostinelli wrote:
I am the proud Aunt Alice of Tucker Chonka. Your blog is making me get all choked up because I have a heart for missions as well as a love for my family. I have been praying for the Ambassadors all summer and am just thrilled to hear how God is working in Mexico. People need the Lord. Say hello to Tucker for us.

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 4:24 PM

7. Momma P/Patsy George wrote:
You guys are AWESOME!! I am so proud of what you are doing as an AMBASSADOR!! I wish I could be there to CHEER for you on the baseball field and as you serve GOD! I love each one of you! Momma P

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 9:09 PM

8. Jim Schroeder wrote:
It was great to read the report from Mexico. Keep up playing great baseball and sharing the Good News. I pray for your protection and safe return home.

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 9:34 PM

9. Ken Kruckeberg wrote:
I am so thankful Jeff has had this opportunity. He had multiple offers for summer baseball, and we prayed for the best. I believe the best has definitly occured. God even had a hand in the post office expiditing his passport. God bless, I cannot be more proud.

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 9:43 PM

10. Toby and Cari Trotter wrote:
Awesome!!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Praise God for the incredible favor He has given you. Bless you for blessing the Kingdom!! It has been such an inspiration hearing all that God has done and has yet to do. What a precious experience. Thank you for faithfully making posts on this blog and making us feel a part of this mission!! What an incredible work for the Lord! Praying continued protection and favor!!! Love and Blessings, Toby, Cari, Cade and Ainsley Trotter

Thu, July 30, 2009 @ 11:39 PM

11. Janice Meeks wrote:
Here is an article from the Saltillo paper. Maybe someone can translate it for us. Keep up the great work and God bless. http://www.zocalo.com.mx/seccion/articulo/juegan-con-fe-embajadores-de-oklahoma/

Fri, July 31, 2009 @ 12:53 PM

12. Janice Meeks wrote:
Here is an article from the Saltillo paper. Maybe someone can translate it for us. Keep up the great work and God bless. zocalo.com.mx/seccion/articulo/juegan-con-fe-embajadores-de-oklahoma/

Fri, July 31, 2009 @ 12:54 PM

13. Janice Meeks wrote:
Here is a translation. Enjoy.
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They play with faith Ambassadors of Oklahoma By Miguel Angel Garcia 31/07/2009 - 04:00 AM Saltillo, Coah.- for 2 years, the Winning Run Foundation has met young ballplayers U.S. to form the assembly called Ambassadors of Oklahoma, distinguished by its high competitive level and with members of future in Large Leagues. This team visits different Spanish speaking and Anglo-saxon communities with a mission of faith and of spiritual support, in memory of Justin Sullivan. Its manager, Reads Tunnel, created to the team along with Chris Walt. Tunnel played in Large Leagues with the Rangers of Texas, Pirated, Cardinals and Mellizos; in Mexico, with the Industrialists of Monterrey. As it commented, they have travelled around the United States, but each year they carry out an international trip; in this occasion touched to Saltillo, qualifying the level of the beisbol as very competitive. "There are two main motives (of the visit) : one by beisbol, to help the boys to improve and to play in a school and, if is possible, in the Large Leagues; the other purpose is that through the beisbol they teach other people of Christ and they be connected with them", explained the translator, the small one Junior. This group of ballplayers has given clinics of beisbol for children and adolescents in the colony Breezes, with the shepherd Juan Lamparia. NOT EVEN AMBASSADORS With an unbeaten one of three earned parties, the native of Oklahoma shook the local self-esteem, after defeating for 12-3 to the selective one saltillense composed by players of the League of The Aurora and Saraperitos of Saltillo; besides, they plucked for shale from 21-0 to the Hawks of the UTC, while the representative one of Branches Arizpe gave them more fights, although also lost 5-4 in final result. OKLAHOMA BELABORS In a sorrow in memory of Justin Sullivan, the team Ambassadors of Oklahoma honored its quality and shook to blows to the selective saltillense directed by Oscar Soberón Nakasima, by score of 12-3, in the Park Abraham Curbelo. By the visit, Tyler Billen became the pitcher defeated after accepting only two unstoppable, while Trent Daniels prompted five careers as the best batter of the play. On the other hand, by Saltillo, Irvin Oviedo connected 2-4 and prompted two of the three careers. THE DATA The Ambassadors of Oklahoma give a bracelet with a pamphlet that contains his message, created originally in memory of Justin Sullivan, who passed away of tragic form in an automobile accident in the year 2002, after to be named the best cachador of Oklahoma and before the Large Leagues to choose players, where he was eligible. The book was written "A life by continuing", whose content maintains to the team.

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Juegan con fe Embajadores de Oklahoma Por Miguel Ángel García 31/07/2009 - 04:00 AM Saltillo, Coah.- Durante 2 años, la Winning Run Foundation ha reunido a jóvenes peloteros de Estados Unidos para formar el conjunto llamado Embajadores de Oklahoma, distinguido por su alto nivel competitivo y con integrantes de futuro en Grandes Ligas. Este equipo visita distintas comunidades anglosajonas y de habla hispana con una misión de fe y de apoyo espiritual, en memoria de Justin Sullivan. Su mánager, Lee Tunnel, creó al equipo junto con Chris Walt. Tunnel jugó en Grandes Ligas con los Rangers de Texas, Piratas, Cardenales y Mellizos; en México, con los Industriales de Monterrey. Según comentó, han viajado alrededor de los Estados Unidos, pero cada año realizan un viaje internacional; en esta ocasión le tocó a Saltillo, calificando el nivel del beisbol como muy competitivo. “Hay dos motivos principales (de la visita): uno por beisbol, para ayudarles a los muchachos a mejorar y jugar en un colegio y, si es posible, en las Grandes Ligas; el otro propósito es que por medio del beisbol enseñen a otras personas de Cristo y se conecten con ellos”, explicó el traductor, el pequeño Junior. Este grupo de peloteros ha impartido clínicas de beisbol para niños y adolescentes en la colonia Brisas, con el pastor Juan Lamparia. EMBAJADORES NO PARAN Con un invicto de tres partidos ganados, los originarios de Oklahoma sacudieron el autoestima local, tras derrotar por 12-3 al selectivo saltillense compuesto por jugadores de la Liga de La Aurora y Saraperitos de Saltillo; además, desplumaron por pizarra de 21-0 a los Halcones de la UTC, mientras el representativo de Ramos Arizpe les dio más pelea, aunque también perdió 5-4 en resultado final. OKLAHOMA APALEA En un duelo en memoria de Justin Sullivan, el equipo Embajadores de Oklahoma hizo honor a su calidad y sacudió a bastonazos al selectivo saltillense dirigido por Óscar Soberón Nakasima, por score de 12-3, en el Parque Abraham Curbelo. Por la visita, Tyler Billen se convirtió en el pitcher derrotado tras aceptar sólo dos imparables, mientras Trent Daniels impulsó cinco carreras como el mejor bateador del juego. En cambio, por Saltillo, Irvin Oviedo conectó 2-4 e impulsó dos de las tres carreras. EL DATO Los Embajadores de Oklahoma regalan una pulsera con un folleto que contiene su mensaje, creadas originalmente en memoria de Justin Sullivan, quien falleció de forma trágica en un accidente automovilístico en el año 2002, tras ser nombrado el mejor cachador de Oklahoma y antes de que las Grandes Ligas escogieran jugadores, donde él era elegible. Se escribió el libro “Una vida por seguir”, cuyo contenido sostiene al equipo.

Fri, July 31, 2009 @ 1:13 PM

14. Jim, Nancy, and Brittney Barr wrote:
Thank you all so much for keeping us updated on this trip. Hearing all the wonderful things going on in Mexico and how our boys are truly connecting with the whole meaning of what they stand for by wearing the Ambassador uniform is bittersweet.We have not been able to attend many of the games due to the sale of our house one mth ago along with having to be completely moved out by Monday 7/27. WE just want to thank everybody again coaches, Mama P, and Chris Wall for giving our son the opportunity to play for the Ambassadors and be a part of something is is impacting not only the teams we play, but the players themselves. With Brendon being the baby of the bunch everyone has taken him under their wing and we are truly grateful because having him gone all summmer was not easy for us. Hope have yall have many more that come to know Christ in the next few days. Our prayers are with you, The Barr Family

Fri, July 31, 2009 @ 11:32 PM

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