In 2022, my family and I packed up our home, said goodbye to our family in Colorado Springs, and moved to the U.S.-Mexico border. We saw the humanitarian crisis continuing to build and felt called by God to go do what we could to help. We expected to serve. What we didn’t expect was how …
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As we reflect on this year, two recurring themes stand out in our ministry. The first is that the border situation and US immigration policy are always changing. The second is that amid the change, God always remains the same. As we react to these changes, we can see how God has planned ahead on …
The following is a true story, with some creative liberties taken. In a bustling department store, amidst racks of colorful garments, hung a small pink t-shirt adorned with a cheerful heart. To the casual observer, it was cute but unremarkable—just another item of children’s clothing waiting to be purchased. But this t-shirt was different. It …
Hello Friends and Supporters, We hope this newsletter finds you well. As always, we are deeply grateful for your ongoing support and prayers for our mission at the 13:2 Initiative. Your generosity allows us to continue serving those in need along the US/Mexico border. Weekly Deliveries to Reynosa Each week, the 13:2 Initiative makes trips …
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Thousands of our brothers and sisters are sleeping in tents along the Rio Grande. Will you join us in extending a hand of compassion? Families just like yours and mine are fleeing violence, corruption, and persecution. Leaving everything behind, they set out on foot and travel for months. They journey through a dense jungle where …
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Several weeks ago, we partnered with Rio Grande Bible Church for an outreach event at a camp in Mexico. Several other organizations joined us and together provided food, clothing, hygiene kits, medical care, and more. The event was a beautiful tapestry of music, games for children, and the good news of Jesus was shared. Witnessing …
What makes 13:2 particularly effective is that we receive donated goods in bulk, and then redistribute those to direct-care ministries. This enables us to be significantly more efficient than if we purchased all the supplies at retail price. However, there are some types of things that are always needed and are not often in the …
On June 12th, I visited Reynosa where I witnessed two things on an incredible scale: suffering and service. At Camp Rio, 1,200 migrants are camped in tents in the extreme heat with only the most rudimentary of facilities. The ten porta-potties that serve these 1,200 people strain to keep up with demand. As the temperatures …
The situation at the border is constantly changing. The Strauss Center from the University of Texas at Austin puts out a thorough and concise summary of the latest laws and humanitarian developments. Their May 2023 report can be accessed here. We primarily work in Reynosa and also send supplies to Matamoros (pages 4 and 5 …