Serving Alongside Martha & Jaime Amaro
During their time in Oaxaca, our team will be partnering with Martha and Jaime Amaro, who serve through evangelism, church planting, and leadership development.
The Amaros are passionate about helping children know and love Jesus. Through the Children and Worship program, they equip churches with engaging, hands-on Bible lessons that use storytelling, music, and creative activities to help children experience God's Word in meaningful ways.
In Mexico and Cuba, there is a lack of trained leadership and resources to guide young children into a strong relationship with God. Martha and Jaime Amaro partner with Culto Infantil Mexico to train leaders wherever there is a need. They also serve with the Indigenous Education Center, which provides education and nutritious meals to children who are at risk, sharing Christ's love in both practical and life-changing ways.
The Amaros are passionate about helping children know and love Jesus. Through the Children and Worship program, they equip churches with engaging, hands-on Bible lessons that use storytelling, music, and creative activities to help children experience God's Word in meaningful ways.
In Mexico and Cuba, there is a lack of trained leadership and resources to guide young children into a strong relationship with God. Martha and Jaime Amaro partner with Culto Infantil Mexico to train leaders wherever there is a need. They also serve with the Indigenous Education Center, which provides education and nutritious meals to children who are at risk, sharing Christ's love in both practical and life-changing ways.
Updates
Oaxaca Mission Trip: Day One — On Our Way
Our day began early this morning as our team gathered at First Reformed Church in the quiet hours before sunrise. We pulled out of the church parking lot at 4:25 am, grateful for the prayers, encouragement, and support that have surrounded this trip from the very beginning.
By God’s grace, the trip to SeaTac went smoothly, and we arrived at the airport at 6:40 am. Security was easy to get through, which was a gift on a long travel day. From here, our first flight will take us to Mexico City, where we will catch our connecting flight to Oaxaca. We expect to arrive there around 10:30 pm local time, where Jaimie and Martha will be picking us up at the airport.
As we travel, we are filled with gratitude and anticipation. We are thankful for the opportunity to come alongside the work God is already doing in Oaxaca, and we are praying that every part of this trip — our words, our attitudes, our service, and our relationships — would bring glory to God.
Please continue to pray for safe travels, smooth connections, and open hearts. Pray especially that our team would be attentive to the Spirit, humble in our service, and faithful in representing the love of Christ wherever we go.
Thank you for walking with us in prayer. We are excited to share more as the journey unfolds.
~ Pastor Matthew Erikson
By God’s grace, the trip to SeaTac went smoothly, and we arrived at the airport at 6:40 am. Security was easy to get through, which was a gift on a long travel day. From here, our first flight will take us to Mexico City, where we will catch our connecting flight to Oaxaca. We expect to arrive there around 10:30 pm local time, where Jaimie and Martha will be picking us up at the airport.
As we travel, we are filled with gratitude and anticipation. We are thankful for the opportunity to come alongside the work God is already doing in Oaxaca, and we are praying that every part of this trip — our words, our attitudes, our service, and our relationships — would bring glory to God.
Please continue to pray for safe travels, smooth connections, and open hearts. Pray especially that our team would be attentive to the Spirit, humble in our service, and faithful in representing the love of Christ wherever we go.
Thank you for walking with us in prayer. We are excited to share more as the journey unfolds.
~ Pastor Matthew Erikson
