Swine flu affects Mexico City work

Steve Carpenter, a member of CMF’s team in Mexico City, reports that the swine flu epidemic is having an effect on their ministry. In compliance with a request from the government of Mexico, church services have been cancelled at the Eagles Church (las Aguilas), Northside Christian Church (Iglesia Cristiana del Norte ), and at El Camino on the city’s south side, as well as at many other congregations around the city and in the outlying areas. The government hopes to break the spread of the influenza by discouraging people from gathering in public places, especially in large groups in closed areas. In addition to churches, many schools, theaters, museums, government buildings, gyms and other facilities are also closed. At this time the order is effective through May 5. Steve and the team are hopeful that things will return to normal by that time so that the churches, schools and other facilities can reopen.