Congregational Profile
by Javier Márquez
Editor’s Note: Iglesia Menonita Fuente de Agua Viva was approved by Mosaic Conference’s board as a member congregation and will be welcomed at Mosaic’s 2025 Fall Delegate Assembly.
Fuente de Agua Viva (Fountain of Living Water) Mennonite Church, located in Los Fresnos, Texas, is one of the oldest Hispanic Mennonite congregations in South Texas. Its members are mostly Texans of Mexican descent, with a faith deeply rooted in the Mennonite witness of peace, service, and community.
The congregation was born as an extension of Iglesia Menonita del Cordero in Brownsville, where many of its founders had been members for more than three decades. The first gatherings began as prayer cells in homes, driven by a desire to bring congregational life closer to those living farther from Brownsville. Over time, the group grew and gave rise to a new faith community.
Guided by pastors Alejo and Alma Solís, who accepted the call to accompany and organize the emerging congregation, Fuente de Agua Viva has developed a ministry committed to peace, justice, hospitality, and service to immigrants. Its community life is marked by mutual care, attention to the internal needs of the church, and active engagement with the neighborhood.
After years of effort and perseverance, the church celebrated the construction of its new building—a symbol of the fruit of shared labor and God’s faithfulness.
The church holds its main worship service on Sundays in a bilingual format: if the message is given in English, it is translated into Spanish, and vice versa—reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of its community. It also maintains various weekday activities that strengthen fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.
The mission of Fuente de Agua Viva Mennonite Church is “to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ,” strengthening the faith of its members and extending its witness to the community.
Previously, the church belonged to the South Central Conference, where they were accompanied for several years by Marco Güete as associate conference minister. After a time of changes within that conference, Fuente de Agua Viva decided to seek affiliation with Mosaic Conference, along with two other congregations. Since then, they have been welcomed and feel they are an integral part of Mosaic’s life.
The church members express gratitude for the openness and understanding with which Mosaic has received them, especially valuing the pastoral support of leaders like Marco Güete and Noel Santiago.
The congregation looks forward to continuing to grow in fellowship with Mosaic Conference, receiving support in areas such as communication and technology, while offering their continued commitment, faith, and service to the body of Christ.
Pastors Alejo and Alma feel blessed, comfortable, and supported within the new conference. Both they and the congregation believe that joining Mosaic was the best decision, and they express a desire to maintain a long-term relationship. From the beginning, they have taken their participation seriously—not only receiving support but also actively contributing to the life and sustainability of the conference.
Javier Márquez
Javier Márquez is Associate for Communication and Community Engagement for Colombia. He is an Anabaptist Colombian pacifist and poet. He is based in Bogota, Colombia.
Mosaic values two-way communication and encourages our constituents to respond with feedback, questions, or encouragement. To contact Javier Márquez, please email jmarquez@mosaicmennonites.org.
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This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)
This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)