From Houston to the Ends of the Earth: A Jungle Story
We were deep in the Amazon. Our team had traveled into the jungle with one mission: to serve. With backpacks full of medication, dental equipment, and a whole lot of prayer, we stepped into villages where access to doctors doesn’t exist.
Over 1,000 Stories in Just a Few Days
We watched as crowds gathered—moms holding babies, elderly men with sun-worn faces, kids lining up just to see what was going on. More than 1,000 people came through our free medical and dental clinics. Every one of them received care. Every one of them heard about the hope of Jesus.
A Bullet, a Breakthrough, and a Big God
One man came limping in. Quiet. Hurt. Turns out he had two bullets in his leg—leftover from an old injury. Our team removed both. Carefully. Prayerfully. He walked out lighter—not just physically, but spiritually. We could see it on his face.
Then there was Eric.
He stood off to the side on the first day—arms crossed, eyes skeptical. He said very little. But by the last day, everything changed. He walked up to us in tears, hugged us, and rededicated his life to Jesus. Sometimes the miracle isn’t what happens in the clinic chair—it’s what happens in the heart.
“We’ve Welcomed Angels”
In Apayaqu, Pastor Iván pulled us aside. With tears in his eyes, he said, “Thank you for coming. We’ve welcomed angels.”
We’re not angels. Far from it. But I believe God sent us to those villages not just to help—but to remind people that they are not forgotten. That heaven sees them. That love came all the way to their door.
And in San Pedro, we saw what happens when that love takes root. Last year, we ran a clinic there. This year? The village welcomed us into a brand-new building they built themselves—made from wood they donated. Why? Because they want to start a seminary right there in the jungle.
Let that sink in. The Gospel doesn’t just meet needs. It multiplies.
Why We Say “From Houston to the Ends of the Earth”
You hear us say this all the time. But what does it mean?
It means this: in the jungle, we met a 43-year-old man who saw a doctor for the first time in his life.
It means this: you don’t have to cross an ocean to be a missionary—you just have to say yes.
It means this: what started in Houston—a small yes from a few people—is now moving through rivers, clinics, and prayers in some of the most remote places on earth.
It’s not about being qualified. It’s about being willing. And when you say yes, God does the rest.
Where Do We Go From Here?
We’re still processing everything God did—but we’re also already praying about what’s next. Please pray with us for:
New believers in the jungle to grow strong in their faith
Local pastors like Iván and Riquelmer who are carrying the torch
Wisdom for us as we plan next steps, dream bigger, and listen for God’s leading
This was more than a trip. It was a glimpse of heaven in the jungle. A reminder that the harvest is ready. And the world is waiting.
Thanks for walking with us.
— Mateo
Echo Team
