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December 29, 2014

 

 

29 de Diciembre, 2014 

 

At the beginning of this year, we had the opportunity to confront the reality of drug violence in Agua Prieta. Agua Prieta is considered one of the most peaceful border towns in terms of "drug violence". 


 

On January 16 and 18, and then again in March there were multiple shootings that had many concerned that the violent drug wars that have plagued other cities might be arriving here. We are grateful that there has not been an escalation of violence and no other violent incidents have occurred since, but realize that while the violence may not be overt currently, we only have to listen to our sisters and brothers in the CRREDA or hear of the concern of our neighbors whose loved ones are in hiding to know the destructive force of drugs on family and community. The reality of the drug culture continues to be present in our community and that we are called to be instruments of peace.

 

In a mission connections letter, Mark and Miriam reflected about FDC's response and call and shared part of Pastor Rodolfo's incredible sermon in the aftermath of the initial violence in which he "reminded the church that we are called to be a people of peace in the midst of the violence and to not live in fear but rather open ourselves up to be salt, and light and to share God's peace."


 

In 2014, we continued to strengthen our relationship with CRREDA walking alongside hundreds of men and women in recovery, became a founding organization of a Drug Prevention Network in the schools and have worked with our partners of Caf� Justo and CRREDA to develop the plans for a new coffee shop that will also serve as a center for drug prevention and intervention which we plan opening in mid-2015.

  

We are planning on expanding our impact in 2015 and hope that you will continue being a part of transforming the border into a place of genuine peace.  We need your support through your encouragement, financial gifts, and prayers!

 

Please consider including Frontera de Cristo in your year end giving and in your monthly giving for 2015!  To keep up on a weekly bases of the happenings at FDC Friend us on Facebook! 

 

 

On behalf of your ministry on the border,

 

             Jeni O'Callaghan                  Carmina Sanchez         Monika Patience

 

      President                            Secretary                    Treasurer

                                                              
 

 


  
Migrant Resource Center Hosts Christmas Day Potluck

Over 80 men, women and children from over 30 states in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and the US gathered for our annual potluck on Christmas day at the Migrant Resource Center.  Around 60 of the participants had recently either been deported or voluntarily repatriated from the United States and were far from home.  The rest were folks who serve or support the ministry of the MRC throughout the year.  All enjoyed a delicious buffet of traditional foods from different parts of the US and Mexico as well as some much needed singing and laughter. 

  

 

Click Here to see more pictures of celebration.

 

In reflections from 2012, Mark and Miriam talk about the Migrant Resource Center being a "strange dwelling" for God.


 


 


 

  

 

                            

  
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Annual Posada Sin Fronteras 

 

 

 

 

Each year Frontera de Cristo and the Sagrada Familia Parrish host a bi-national celebration on both sides of the border wall for song, prayer and reflection remembering the journey of Mary and Joseph and families today seeking refuge and a better life for their children.  

 

 Click Here to seephotos of this year's posada sin fronteras.

 

 


2015 Caf� Justo From Seed To Cup Calendar
Order Now
 

 

  Order your calendars today online today!  Indicate how many calendars you want in the memo line.  You can also place your order by emailing Trisha.


1 to 9 calendars for $10 or 10 or more $7.50 each! 
 
All proceeds above costs will go toward the development of the new coffee shop!

 

 

 

  
Save The Dates: 
November 2015
Coffee, Migration and Faith
Border to Border Delegation

 

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We are already signing up folks who are interested in joining our 2015 delegation.  Wewill announce the specific dates in January.  Join us in building relationships and understanding across borders enjoying great coffee, wonderful fellowship, delicious food, and incredible hospitality in the rainforest in 2015!
  
 Click here to see pictures from 2014 Delegation.
  
Please email Trisha  to request more information and to put your name on the "Interested in 2015 Delegation" list.  We will be sending out an information packet in mid-January.

 

 

 
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Bi-national Intern Opportunitie
     

 Do you or someone you know want to come and share a year of life and ministry with Frontera de Cristo?

 

We are now accepting applications for the 2015/2016 Bi-national Interns.

 


 

Contact [email protected] for more information. 


 

  

   
 
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Muchas Gracias

to all the delegations who shared life and ministry with us in December!!

  

Santa Clara University

 

Borderlinks

 

 

Support 

Frontera de Cristo by:

  

1)  Joining us in giving thanks to God for:

  

  --the blessing of our call to witness that Jesus Christ is our peace across the borders that seek to divide us; 

 

  --for the former board members and staff who have already joined the great cloud of witnesses:

 

Don Eckhardt

Amelia del Pozo

Betty Mae Seel

Cecilia Castellanos

Bertha Miramontes

Margi Buehler

 

 

2) Praying with us for God's guidance and help in:

 

  --Discerning where God is leading us as we seek a new Mexican Coordinator;

  

--Responding to the reality of the impact of drugs on the families and communities of Agua Prieta;

 

 3) Providing Support to the Migrant Resource Center:

 

-The MRC invites YOU to visit or volunteer. Come, learn, and be blessed by our brother and sister migrants.

 

-MRC Donation needs:

 

-Shoelaces

 

-Men's clothing

 

-Warm clothing (Winter is coming! Jackets, gloves, hats, etc.)

 

-MRC Volunteers commute by bike-but we need helmets and bike lights! Please consider donating to help keep us safe on

the roads.  

 

 

-Financial donations will help pay MRC operating costs, but food items when donations are scarce and keep our bicycles in operating condition.

 

 

3) Donating by clicking the donate now button.

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