Acuña has a population of about 225,000 people. It is located across the border from Del Rio, TX, about 150 miles west of San Antonio. Many of the people living in Acuña are employed by U.S. factories, earning about $75 a week.
In early 2009, Casas por Cristo decided it was time to branch out and open a satellite operation. We “accidentally” landed in Acuña. I remember making the trip to Eagle Pass, TX to research the location there, only to realize we weren’t going to be able to launch our operations in that location. It was a failed attempt, or so we thought, until on a whim we decided to swing into Acuña on our way back to El Paso. The people were receptive to our work and we were encouraged to see their enthusiasm and excitement. Just a couple of months later we were building our first homes there.
Now, two and a half years later, we have served over 150 families and partnered with about 40 pastors. It has been a privilege to see the pastors become unified for the kingdom work that Casas is doing. It has been encouraging to see how receptive the people are to the good news of Jesus and his love and mercy. The teams that have served here have made a lasting impact on the community and it’s people. The people of Acuña recognize our trucks, our people, and our work as a sign of God’s love – a huge testament for the kingdom.
Please join us in prayer for the 150 families that have received homes and joined in community with local pastors and churches. Pray for the families on our waiting list to receive homes. Pray for the future families that will be shown God’s love through the gift of a home. Pray for the economy of Acuña and Mexico and the poverty the people face in their daily lives. Pray, most of all, that God’s love shown through Casas, our teams, and our pastors would impact the people of Acuña in a powerful way.
-Pete
-Pete
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