Border churches buffer winter’s bluster

The first wave of winter weather caused temperatures to plummet almost to freezing along the Mexico-U.S. border last week. But thanks to Fellowship Southwest’s friends, we were able to help our partners deliver protection from the frigid onslaught to asylum seekers across the region.

As the temperatures dropped, we began exchanging emails, texts and phone calls with pastors of partner churches, who minister to immigrants camped and otherwise sheltered along the border. When we assured them we would send money for freeze protection—such as blankets, hoodies, beanies and gloves—they went shopping for the best deals they could find on high quantities of supplies.

Then, within hours, Pastors Carlos Navarro and Rogelio Pérez were distributing winter protection in Matamoros, and Pastor Rosalio Sosa was doing the same in Juarez.

So, thanks for caring for people Jesus called “the least of these,” and thanks for making these demonstrations of Christian love possible.

Last week, due to the start-up of winter and purchase of warm supplies, added to the renovations of the shelter in Juarez (see story above), plus ongoing feeding programs and other ministries, we tapped our Immigrant Relief Fund for about $10,000. If you would like to help us prepare for ongoing needs, please click here.