Mexico Missions

S.O.S.
(sower of seed)
A Ministry of Helps to Local Mexican Churches and Ministries
• Helping to build the Kingdom of God in Mexico through....
• Training and Equipping Mexican Leaders
• Building relationships between Mexican and American Churches
• Supporting Local Mexican Churches and Ministries

The mission...
We help those born again believers whom God has placed in our path-both Mexican believers who need support and encouragement in their ministries and American churches who are wanting to aid and assist God's work in Mexico. We love to help small church groups in Mexico who have no means to help themselves with the big visions inspired by God to reach their fellowman. Part of our job is to help unite Amercians with Mexican nationals to accomplish this Godly vision and desire to fulfill the great commission, "to go and teach and make disciples of all nations."

The challenge...
Ninety percent of the pioneer missionaries whom God is using today are citizens of foreign countries. Of them, less than 10% are Americans and Canadians.

Until now, about 90% of God's money has been used to send out these 10%. Less than 10% of all gifts given for missions has been available to the 90% based in other countries. So God has raised us up to help educate His people in the U.S. about national churches and mission groups in poorer countries.

When Americans go as missionaries to poorer countries, they seem wealthy. Often, they cannot represent our Lord, "who though He was rich, yet for our sakes became poor," as easily as a national would be able to. Even Americans on welfare are fabulously rich in comparison to many people in other nations.

Many Mexican families survive on less than $200.00 a month and what they can grow or trade. The poverty is unbelievable to most Americans but it is a way of life for many Mexican people. In the midst of the poverty, God is worshipped and sought after. A national pastor can relate to and understand the culture and local customs better than a foreign missionary.

The strategy...
1. Training
We are training individuals through Bible college to be national pastors. We are in the planning stages of a Bible college in the Mexicali valley, Ejido Jalapa, to equip larger numbers to do God's work.

2. Churches
Lands have been and are being purchased and churches built on these properties. Many Americans have come to answer God's call to provide for this physical need for a place to worship

3. Teaching Materials
Sunday School material of all types are put in the hands of national pastors and their teachers.

Thousands of Spanish Bibles have been placed in the hands of those who would have no way to buy one.

4. Hosting ministry groups from the U.S.
We try to place ministry groups where they can be most effective with the giftings God has equipped them with. Full days of practical service and spiritual ministry are scheduled so that they can utilize their giftings, time, and finances to their full potential.

5. Providing Medical Care
Most national groups believe that God can heal the sick by his supernatural power. They also believe that God uses trained physicians as He used Dr. Luke in the New Testament times.
Missionary doctors and dentist come willing to help the needy. In order for the care we provide to flow smoothly, we are working with local health clinics and officials.
Of course, we also pray for the sick.

6. Providing for the Needy
We take tons of clothing, blankets and coats for distribution by the local missionaries and pastors.

We have annual rice, beans and powdered milk fund raisers to buy these commodities and place them with local missionaries or pastors for distribution during the winter months when work is scarce.
Need more info? Contact the Luther Atwell the Mission Pastor/Project Coordinator by either email or he can be reached at the church office at 323-4162 Ext. 23.