Exciting First Quarter Update!
As the first quarter of the year comes to a close, we want to share some inspiring stories and incredible milestones achieved through your prayers and support. The past few months have been nothing short of remarkable as we’ve journeyed from Houston to the ends of the Earth to share the love of Christ, provide medical care, and uplift communities across Mexico and Central America.
Chihuahua, Mexico: Reaching Indigenous Communities
We kicked off the year in the mountains of Chihuahua, Mexico, with a mission team of 53 dedicated individuals from Mexico and the US. Our goal was to share the Gospel and provide medical and dental care to the indigenous Tarahumara people. We reached over 1,000 people, bringing much-needed services and the message of hope to these remote communities. It was a joy to witness how God is working in these areas, and we look forward to returning later this year.
Watch the short video from this trip with the button at the bottom.
Transformative Events for Teens in Houston
Back home in Houston, we hosted a soccer tournament and BBQ for unaccompanied minors in shelters. The event brought together 200 teens, and 46 made professions of faith with our counselors. We also held a Valentine's dinner at a Honduran restaurant, gathering 120 teens who found hope and salvation. Let's continue to pray for these young individuals and the ongoing border crisis.
Youth Conferences Across Central America
In March, we embarked on an extraordinary expedition, hosting youth conferences in Querétaro, Mexico; El Salvador; Guatemala; and Honduras. Our goal was to empower the next generation, and we were blessed to reached thousands of people, training and mentoring local youth to join us in our mission.
Bringing Hope to Remote Nicaragua
Our journey continued with a medical and dental mission trip to Nicaragua, ranked among the top 30 countries for Christian persecution. We traveled for three days through remote locations by boat and horseback to reach our destination, where villagers warmly welcomed us. Despite challenges such as lack of power and running water, our team set up clinics and treated over 300 medical and dental patients, providing prescription and reading glasses, ultrasounds, and dental care.
One of the most moving moments came from a church member in Nicaragua who shared how the government closed church doors and confiscated church property. Despite this, she remained hopeful, saying, "We're waiting to see what God will do." This faith and resilience were truly inspiring.
Reflecting on Our Journey
As we reflect on our time in Nicaragua and across the region, we're exceedingly grateful for the opportunity to address medical and spiritual needs while sharing hope in Jesus. Your support and prayers have made a profound difference in the lives of so many.
What’s Next?
We are preparing for our next mission, which will take us to the Amazon jungle in August. In the meantime, we will be pouring our efforts into Houston and our ongoing shelter projects. We recently had a successful soccer event and an all-girls event, which provided mentorship and support to local teens. We're thrilled to see the impact these events have had and look forward to continuing these initiatives.
Monthly Pop-Up Shop:We will continue providing new clothes, prayer devotions, and shared meals to foster a supportive atmosphere.
Quarterly Soccer Event: Our quarterly soccer events engage around 200 participants, emphasizing sports coaching, special guests, and partnerships to provide essential soccer equipment.
Monthly Bible Study:This serves as a cornerstone for spiritual growth, offering creative crafts and literature.
Quarterly Art Project Day for Girls:We celebrate creativity, faith, and empowerment for 60 to 100 teens through larger-scale art project events.
Brownsville Events: We will continue our collaborative efforts with local churches in Brownsville, supporting their communities with two-day trips, raising awareness, and providing gift bags.
Calendar
Shelter Events:
June 11th Shopping Experience
June 29 All-Girls Art Day
July 6th Soccer Tournament
July 15th Shopping experience
July 20th Shelter Lunch Party
May 17-18 Clothing Drive Event
Community Events:
June 2-7 Third Ward VBS
June 8th Siervo Fest
June 21-23 Boarder Crisis Relief
July 13th Echo Pop Up at West End
August 2-18 Amazon Jungle Medical Missions
Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey. Your ongoing support and prayers fuel our mission and enable us to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Together, we’re echoing Christ's love and compassion across the world.
Click the button above to join us on an incredible journey with Echo Team as we embarked on our mission to provide essential medical and dental care to the indigenous communities nestled in the mountains of Chihuahua, Mexico. In "Misión Tarahumara"