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An important aspect of the vision, ministry and work of Faith Mission is the establishing of churches over in Mexico. Why? Not because we are commanded by our Lord to build HIS church, but a church is built when we are fulfilling the great command to “go, and preach the gospel." Making disciples of the nations, establishing and setting in order the church (God’s people), as God’s Word declares. The oversight and care of this ministry is with Pat and Sandra Schmeling (Jymes and Ethan Ehlers, along with their wives are currently administrators and helps with Pat at the missions).
Faith Mission Crossing the Borders is a non-profit religious organization recognized by the Mexican government. The following are the areas of current ministry and outreach:
1. Missions #1, #2, #3, - Preaching the gospel, feeding of hot meals, distribution of bags of commodities
a. Mission #1 - Average attendance 150 - 250 weekly in Colonia Lazaro Cardenas (Pastor Martin Breseno)
1) Outreach service held each Friday at 10:00 A.M.
2) Focus on preaching the gopel to the lost.
3) Ministering to the needs of others in prayer and sharing the Word
4) Encouraging others to reach out to those in need in their neighborhoods
5) The mission is a combined work with Emmanuel Church with Pastor Martin. The church is located next door to the mission outreach.
b. Mission #2 - Average attendance 100 - 150 weekly in Colonia 5 de Mayo (Pastor Isias Lugo)
1) Bible study service held each Tuesday at 6:00 P.M.
2) After service, beans and rice or any other available item is distributed to the people.
3) Sunday morning church service at 12:30 P.M. where food is distributed and people ministered to with the gospel, prayer and ministry.
c. Mission #3 - Average attendance 75 - 100 weekly in Colonia Santa Marta (Currently Pastor Jaime Blanco is Pastor over this work)
1) Outreach service held each Wednesday at 6:00 P.M and church service held at 4:00 P.M. on Sundays
2) Gospel preached and ministry to those who come. Hot meal served and food distributed after service
3) Local outreach made during the weekdays to share the gospel and invite others to come
2. As of May 2008, Patrick Schmeling has taken the oversight of the mission work in Mexico. Our desire is to begin a more "body of Christ" ministry and vision. As well, we will begin to focus our area of ministry to the youth and children of Mexico. Approximately 74% of Mexico is 24 years and younger! Also, as part of the ministry, we are placing more of the local ministry, praching and service into the hands of the Mexican nationals. this will continue to be the focus of the ministry, to prepare and release more Mexican national leadership into the ministry and areas of leadership. We will provide more of a ministry of oversight, visionary direction and encouragment, and
3. Mobile mini-missions - Preaching the gospel, distribution of commodities
Below is a list of other churches in the fellowship and a brief description:
Coni and Nettie Rangel- Iglesia Emmanuel, Ejido Pu`risima
a. Church Services
b. Mini mission 1st of every month
Ignacio Lopez - Misión de Fe, Ejidos Balcones and Margaritas
a. Church Services
Julián Moreno- Cd. Victoria, Col. Olmo/ Plan de Ayala, Tamaulipas
a. Church Services
b. Evangelism
Gerardo and Dulce Hernández, Iglesia Emmanuel, Ejido Buena Vista
a. Church Services / Prayer
b. Youth Ministry
c. Strong Pastoral ministry of families and visitation
Agustín and Alicia Ríos- Iglesia Emmanuel, Col. Benito Juárez
a. Church Services
b. Evangelism
c. Youth Ministry
d. Strong Men's ministry and discipeship
Javier and Margarita Valdez- Casa de Oración, Col. Eusebio Arispe
a. Church Services
Armando and Maria Castenala- Ejido Santa Maria.
a. Church Services
b. Youth Ministry
c. Music Ministry
Rene and Hilda Madrigal- Iglesia Emmanuel, Col.Mtz y Mtz.
a. Pastoring Church / Prayer
b. Youth Ministry
Rafael and Luna- Iglesia Rey de Reyes, Col. Infonavit
a. Pastoring Church / Prayer
b. Youth Ministry
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