Next Winnipeg, Man. Funk was in Mexico in March and June, where he preached in Blumenau, Burwalde and Durango, then at the annual convention of the Conference of Mennonites in Mexico and a June national youth retreat. Known drug dealers are recruiting members from within the Mennonite churches.
Weak ethics result in widespread immorality and spiritual confusion.
The most common problems are drugs, alcohol and marital infidelity. There's a widespread, deep-rooted inferiority complex, mostly among women. There's a real hunger for a message of hope. Churches were filled to capacity each evening for evangelistic services. Many people responded with first-time decisions for Christ, and a number of young people decided for baptism.