We support a chuch in Mazatlan in honoring Scripture that mandates that we spread the Gospel. Dealing with Pastor Joe Pacheco and his wife Laurie, they reach the community in several ways. First they have built a church in Mazatlan that reaches about 300 members. In the main church, Espiritu Verdad, their are two services on Sunday and many community outreaches.

Another of their ministries is the children’s ministry. This programs helps feed the children of
the church on a regular basis and through the work of Yolanda Vega, many of the kids receives shoes and clothing.
Through the sports ministry headed up by Carlos the children are given instructions in various sports and provided uniforms. In doing so, the children have a place to go on a regular basis so as to keep them off the streets and out of gang activity.

They maintain a drug rehabilitation center (The Most Excellent Way)  takes in people addicted to drugs and alcohol and through total abstinence and the teaching of the Word of God, they have the developed an efficient program manned by licensed professionals. It has been recognized by the Mexican government as the second most effective in the country.   They support a clinic in the city which has been recognized by the state of Sinola as the clinic with the second best cure rate in the state.  Much of this they believe is because of the spirit factor and love of Jesus Christ that is taught to totally regenerate the patients. Many are allowed to stay until they feel comfortable to manage on their own and some go on to preach the Word at local ejidos. John Payne, ( adult in the grey t-shirt) who was instrumental in getting the center started is seen here entertaining some of the children of a nearby village.

Picture # 1 - A church being built in the ejido of Amapa
Picture # 2 - Contractors building foundation
Picture # 3 The church in Amapa