Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To
loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the
oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to
the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? When
thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from
thine own flesh?
Isaiah
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| Since 1956, Border Missions has given
food, clothing, and the gospel message to the people of Mexico. Most of these
people walk the mile from Reynosa, Mexico to Hidalgo,Texas where Border
Missions is located. Over the years many of the people who first came to know
the Lord through Border Missions have gone on to establish their own churches
along the Texas-Mexico border and in the Mexican interior. Harold and Katherine
Morgan founded Border Missions as they were directed by God. They had complete
faith in the providence of the Lord and accordingly they never undertook a
financial loan nor has Border Missions ever been supported by a specific
sponsor. |
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The work continues today under the
direction of Ms. Glenda Atcheson. Glenda was raised in Saskatchewan, Canada and
has been a part of missionary work in Mexico and elsewhere for well over 25
years. During that time, the Lord has helped her establish many churches in
hard to reach areas, and train national leaders as pastors, evangelists,
missionaries and orphanage workers. Since she is fluent in Spanish and has
taught Spanish to missionaries for over 14 years, there is no language barrier
among the Hispanic people. When she is on their “turf” she becomes
one of them and is therefore able to effectively minister to them the Good News
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Glenda's vision of having a place to train the
youth of Mexico has now become a reality. In 1999 she headed up the
construction of the Bible School in Bustamante. The School is now in the hands
of the nationals. The method she has used for training, along with the
practical ministry experience that they are given on a weekly basis, enables
these students to be equipped for the ministry and go forth and proclaim Jesus
to a world that is just waiting to know! In April 2005, Glenda took over as
Director of Border Missions. This was the place she first began to work with
the people of Mexico back in 1977, and for her it seems like she has come full
circle and never imagined to be here as Director. Glenda is excited to be part
of such a ministry that weekly ministers to more than 500 people and shares the
love of Jesus with those in need. She knows the Lord has much more in store as
we continue to be faithful in the work He has put before us to do!
Thanks to each one who is able to help us with
clothing as well as monetary donations to keep this work ever moving
forward!
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