Acuna, Mexico, 1 year after the tornado of 2015

On May 24, 2016, A small team from Texas Tech University traveled to Acuna with our Missions Pastor, Shon Young, my family, and Arvin Mendez, the Pastor of Primera Iglesia Bautista Acuna, MX. We are photographed here standing one on of the devastated areas, but now it is a beautiful park area. We haven’t forgotten

Gospel spreading in Acuna, Mexico

Today, God had a task for a group of 3 from First Baptist Church. As we went to minister to this group of tornado victims, we gave cleaning supplies out to the families.  A group of children came running to one of the men so excited to see him. It melted my heart just know

Praying for Acuna

Before we unload a box truck loaded with supplies headed for Acuna Meico, we gather to pray and give thanks for the opportunity to minister love to our neighbors.    God is Great!! Pastor Larry

Fort Worth, Texas delivers supplies for Acuna Mexico

Many thanks to the community of Fort Worth, Texas for bringing a box truck full of supplies to minister to the Acuma tornado victims.  First Baptist Church of Del Rio had a great turnout at 9 pm to unload the supplies. Many deacons and church members showed their support as they pitched in and helped. 

More support coming in for Acuna tornado victims

God continues to bless the families of Acuna Mexico. Today a trailer load of supplies came in from Cooper, Texas.  God is preparing His church!  Thank you to all the deacons and other church members that helped with this endeavor.                 Stay in the Light, 1 John 1:7, Pastor Larry 

Acuna Mexico Friday, May 29, 2015

Day 5 in Mexico was one of importance. We sent a group of 7 to continue our presence for those that have been displaced by the F4 tornado on Monday. As we went in Jesus’ name, we made an initial stop by our partner church Templo Bautista Bethel. There we stumbled upon a pastor’s gathering

Preparing to feed the Tornado Victoms of Acuna Mexico

This morning, beginning at 4;30 am, a crew from Primera Iglesia Piedras Negras Mexico began making meals to feed 700. A group from FBC Del Rio will meet them in Acuna and begin the feeding ministry.  Please pray for us as we battle fatigue, the border crossing, and not to mention that it poured rain

Thursday, May 28, 2015 Acuna Mexico Recovery Efforts

As a pastor, I am so proud of my church members and their efforts to help our friends in Acuna, Mexico, after the F4 Tornado. They have been so faithful to serve with glad hearts. Today over 500 meals were given out in love, consisting of meat, beans, rice, bread, and water. Today, the Del

Pictures from Acuna Mexico

Here are some current pictures from the last few days of our time in Acuna. Please pray for the over 4,000 affected by this tragedy.

Mexico Trip

As we prepared to go to Acuna, Mexico today, we know that God is our protector. We were allowed to cross over 3 vehicles full of supplies without any problems. 10 members of FBC Del Rio went to drop off water, bleach, toilet paper, baby wipes, and much more. Pastor Erasmo of Templo Bautista Bethel