Matamoros lies just across the border from Brownsville, Texas, and has an estimated population of one million. Because of its proximity to the U.S. border, this crowded and dusty city attracts people from all over Mexico who are in search of work. Intense poverty, broken families, and hurting hearts are reality to many of the people here. We pour our time and efforts into the ghettos and slums torn by drug addiction, and darkened without the light of JESUS.

Religious Beliefs:

The majority of Matamoros residents could be considered non-practicing Catholics. A considerable number of people practice some type of idol worship, whether for protection or out of fear. Superstitions have a grip on a lot of folks, while others consider the spiritual realm a hoax and focus their life on material gain.

The ground is ripe for sowing into these hearts a touch of CHRIST's love. It's an awesome opportunity to reach out to a world where HIS saving grace is hardly known.