New Growth, New Churches, New Opportunites

NEW! That is the word we think of when spring arrives. With the Easter season just past, we are reminded of the newness of nature, and the renewal of our spiritual lives as we consider Jesus’ death and resurrection.

“New” is also a word we can apply to the work in the Mexico Mission District. Several years ago, the Free Methodist church opened a meeting place in a borrowed building. As the congregation expanded, so did their vision to reach more people in Mexico City. A piece of property was found in a disadvantaged part of the city, and a new work began there. With the help of many volunteer teams (VISA), the existing buildings have been improved, and a new church has risen on the site. The lower level is already in use for church services, and the upper level sanctuary is nearing completion.

The vision continued to grow, and in February of this year, another church plant was started in a different part of the city. What would happen to the established church when some of the key leaders moved to the church plant to help it get off to a good start? It has been wonderful to see new people show up at each of the churches, thus affirming the decision to expand into other areas of the city.

Groups of Christians in the cities of Cuernavaca, and also Leon, have requested that a Free Methodist church be started in their areas. Presently, Pastor Jorge and Teresa, Gary and Jann Allen, or a lay leader from the Mexico City church is visiting those areas to hold Bible studies, or Sunday worship services, until we know if it is possible to open a new church in each of those cities.

----Jann Allen

Each of these projects involves a lot of time, work and prayer. We would be pleased to know that many people are joining us in prayer to see these efforts accomplished. If you are praying for this work or would like to know about other opportunities for involvement, please contact us at mexicocitymission@gmail.com or by sending an email to one of the missionaries listed in the sidebar of this blog.