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Walking with Mosaic: A Historic Encounter

March 13, 2025 by Cindy Angela

by Javier Márquez

Between February 5 and 12, 2025, Medellín was the scene of a historic meeting that marked a new chapter in this process of transformation and movement that we are experiencing in the Mosaic Conference. A team of seven people from different countries—the United States, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Colombia—traveled to the Colombian city to meet with pastors and leaders of Christian communities in Colombia, especially from the Anabaptist Community of Medellín, Resplandece Mennonite Church (Pembroke Pines, FL, Barranquilla, Colombia, and hybrid)—ministries that are part of the Conference—and the Shalom Anabaptist Christian Church of Cartagena. The purpose of the meeting was twofold: to strengthen ties between the communities and to witness the pastoral licensing of Manuel García and Carlos Sánchez as new pastors within Mosaic Conference. 

The visiting Mosaic board and staff members at the home of a sister of the Anabaptist Community of Medellín. Photo by Javier Márquez.

“The Colombian churches and leaders have been involved in God’s mission for a long time, Mosaic Conference noticed it, called them, and is walking with them,” reflected Leadership Minister Marco Güete. “The meeting in Medellín was an awakening guided by the Spirit of God.” From the beginning, the atmosphere was marked by fellowship, reflection, and the desire to share. 

“I discovered that God has a plan for each of these leaders and that they are ready to walk with Mosaic,” reflected Sandra Guëte. This feeling of walking together with mutual support was reflected throughout the visit. 

Pastors Carlos Sánchez (left) and Manuel García after receiving their credentials and mugs from Mosaic Conference. Photo by Javier Márquez.

The culminating moment was the pastoral licensing ceremony. Manuel García, pastor of Resplandece Mennonite, shared his emotion upon receiving his acceptance into Mosaic Conference: “The day I received the message that I was accepted to be licensed was unforgettable. I hugged my wife and cried with happiness. My mind traveled through the memories, the processes and the experiences that God allowed me to live until that moment.”

Likewise, Carlos Sánchez, pastor of the Anabaptist Community of Medellín, expressed, “Being part of Mosaico as a credentialed pastor and baptizing a small group of new brothers and sisters in the faith is an achievement for my life. It is one more step that God has affirmed in his mercy.”

In addition to these moments of joy and emotion, there was a space for community reflection led first by Ismael Conchacala Gil, a Wiwa indigenous Christian leader from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and then by Nidia Montoya, leader of the Anabaptist Community of Medellín. First, Conchacala shared a message about Luke 18 and, later, Montoya guided us in an exercise of expressing our feelings about these relationships that were emerging. In this context, the group “Walking with Mosaico” was born, which brings together Colombian pastors and leaders.

Working meeting with all the attendees. Photo by Jennifer Svetlik.

The cultural exchange was one of the most significant riches of this meeting. “The trip gave us the opportunity to connect and learn from each other while we traveled to different places in Colombia. We enjoyed delicious meals, drank good coffee, and had meaningful conversations and moments of communion. We got to know each other better,” said Mosaic Conference Leadership Minister for Mission Noel Santiago. The visits to the homes of the members of the Medellín community, the touristic activities, and the fellowship further enriched the meeting.

Sister Keila Barrero, who was accompanied by her husband Santiago Góngora, also shared about the experience lived during this meeting: “The opportunity to share with the pastors and leaders of Mosaico in various settings made this a valuable and enriching time. In addition, the welcome and attention provided made this experience a significant memory for us as a family.” These words reflect the sense of community and human warmth that characterized this historic meeting.

Santiago Góngotra and Keila Barrero. Photo by Javier Márquez.

For many, this trip was unforgettable, not only for the cultural and spiritual context, but for the human connection that was established. “I will never forget these two and a half days together,” shared Malka Blanco.

(from left) Marco Güete, Eliécer Virola, Malka Blanco, and Haroldo Nunes. Photo by Javier Márquez.

Pastor Eliécer Virola also expressed with enthusiasm: “My experience of this meeting with Mosaic was spectacular. What God is preparing in the spiritual sphere, what God is going to do in the church, is great.” His testimony reflects the vision and hope that the group shared during their meeting in Medellin.

Thus, in this historic meeting, Walking with Mosaic was born, both as a group of leaders united by faith, and as a tangible expression of the work that God is doing in Colombia and throughout the region. As Mosaic Conference continues to grow, “Let us be attentive to the voice of the Lord, wherever He calls us to get up and go,” encouraged Noel Santiago.


Javier Márquez

Javier Márquez is Writer & Communication Coordinator for Mosaico Colombia. He is an Anabaptist Colombian pacifist and poet. He is based in Bogota, Colombia.

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The Resilience and Faith of Hispanic Church Pastors During Hurricane Milton

November 21, 2024 by Cindy Angela

By Javier Márquez  

Hurricane Milton’s passage through Florida left a trail of destruction, but it also became a moment of strength and hope for the Hispanic churches of the Mosaic Conference. The pastors of these communities experienced uncertainty, yet their stories reveal unwavering faith and a supportive network that kept them steadfast through the storm.

Preparations and Protection

Pastors Secundino Casas and Haroldo Núñez, along with other conference leaders, shared their experiences of preparing for Hurricane Milton. Pastor Casas recounted how, despite having time to prepare, they focused on gathering essential supplies like water, canned food, and gas. They also boarded up windows to protect their homes from strong winds.

“The first thing we did was entrust ourselves to God in prayer, and then we took shelter in a place we considered safe,” he said. This initial act of prayer was a shared response among pastors, who saw faith as an additional layer of protection.

Pastor Núñez added that their preparation included practical measures such as securing windows and doors and having a generator ready for days without electricity. They closely monitored weather reports to stay informed about the storm’s progression and evacuation needs.

“Staying calm was key. We knew what was coming but didn’t let ourselves panic,” Pastor Núñez emphasized.

The Storm: Faith and Resilience Amid the Crisis

As Hurricane Milton hit, the pastors faced uncertainty with trust in God. Despite calls from concerned family and friends, the community remained united in faith.

“We trusted that God would take care of us,” said Pastor Núñez. This calmness was vital during moments of difficulty, especially when communication and electricity were lost.

However, emotions were mixed. While their faith remained steadfast, conflicting feelings arose. Pastor Casas expressed that, on one hand, he fully trusted in God’s protection, yet on the other, he felt some guilt for not leaving Florida before the storm, particularly as he saw fear in his daughters’ eyes.

“Although my faith stayed strong, I felt helpless and guilty seeing the fear in my daughters,” he shared.

Community as a Pillar: Mutual Support During the Storm

The church and local community played a crucial role during and after the storm. Pastor Núñez highlighted the support from church leaders who sent encouraging messages and the active involvement of neighbors in Ellenton.

“The greatest support came from our neighbors. Everyone was helping each other,” he noted.

Despite material damages, including fallen trees, destroyed fences, and damaged roofs, the unity and faith within the community stood out. Pastor Casas described the strength of the faith community:

“Shalom is a very close-knit community, and in situations like this—good or bad—we always come together.”

This unity was evident in the mutual support shared throughout the emergency.

Aftermath: Damage, Challenges, and Hope for Recovery

After the hurricane passed, the damages were significant, but thankfully, there were no fatalities.

“The hurricane struck around 9 p.m., and although the 100 mph winds caused some damage, there were no fatalities,” Pastor Núñez reported. Fallen trees and twisted fences were the most visible damages, but the community quickly began repairs.

Pastor Casas faced flooding on his property and the loss of several trees.

“It was devastating to see the destruction, but at the same time, we knew God had spared our lives,” he expressed with gratitude.

Despite the material losses, the community remained resilient, driven by faith.

An Unyielding Inspiration: Trust in God’s Promises

Throughout the hurricane, both pastors found inspiration and comfort in Scripture. Pastor Núñez recalled Psalm 27:1, which gave them peace and hope:

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?”

Pastor Casas leaned on the promise of Matthew 28:20, reminding them that God is always with them, even in the most challenging circumstances.

A Testament of Faith, Unity, and Strength

The pastors’ and their communities’ response to Hurricane Milton stands as a testament to faith, unity, and resilience. Despite the damages and fears, their hope in God and mutual support were the pillars that sustained them through the storm.

This experience not only strengthened the local church but also highlighted the power of community during times of crisis.

Filed Under: Articles, Mosaic News En Español Tagged With: Javier Márquez, Mosaic News en Español

Killing Butterflies: Get to Know Healthy Niños Honduras (Part IV)

October 10, 2024 by Cindy Angela

by Javier Márquez


Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of four feature articles on HNH, originally published in Spanish in 2024. All photos by Javier Márquez.

Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV

It started with a bumpy journey due to flight delays that forced me to wait until the early hours of Sunday to travel from Bogotá, Colombia to Honduras. When I finally arrived, Don Felix was waiting for me at the small airport exit with a little orange paper sign with my name on it. Don Felix is a middle-aged man, short, with a gray mustache, who has lived practically all his life in San Francisco de Yojoa.  

Waterfall Pulhanpanzank

The Conference-Related Ministry Healthy Niños Honduras (HNH) is located in San Francisco de Yojoa, in the Cortés Department, an hour and a half drive from the airport. The journey there took us through colorful landscapes, between vast valleys and mountains. I was first surprised to see so many cornfields and factories along the road, followed by large areas of cattle ranching, all fed by rivers and small streams. The landscape is green, full of wild and exotic birds, with the magical and tragic element of yellow butterflies abundantly flying across the road. When driving at 80 km/h, they collide with the car’s windshield as if it were a shower of golden raindrops. 

Upon arriving in San Francisco de Yojoa, the classic structure of a Latin American town becomes visible, with its small, colorful houses, roads—some well-paved and others dirt or trail—a main park with the Catholic church, a communal laundry area located by a stretch of the creek, and small shops. 

When we finally arrived at the Healthy Niños Honduras building, the team was at the Nutritional Center, but I couldn’t join them until later, after resting from the long, tedious day I had endured from having my flight rescheduled. 

On the way from the airport, I had the opportunity to get to know Don Felix a bit. I asked him to take me to buy a cap, and we stopped three times along the way, with all his patience until we found the right one. After the second stop, when I didn’t take the cap offered, he calmly said, “I’ll take you to a friend.” We stopped at his friend’s place, a small market near San Francisco de Yojoa. There, an older man with a beautifully humble demeanor greeted us and sold me one of his caps. He had known Don Felix for many years, and not only him but basically everyone in the small market. 

It is me! And Doña Blanca! 

Don Felix is known in all the towns of Cortés after so many years of working with HNH. He walks or drives through these towns, performing a ritual resembling a greeting parade. 

During my visit to HNH, I met many people like Don Felix who are also the face of this organization. HNH stands at the top of the town’s mountain as a place of service to others, with people who dedicate their lives to attending to hundreds of people each day, building floors, or cooking for the volunteers, all to serve the most vulnerable and those in greatest need: the children. 

From my first night to the final report

On the eve of the workday, the team gathered to pray and pack hundreds of vitamins to be distributed during the following days in the communities. 

The team’s first night at HNH. 

After four days of work, with a team of 26 people, 14 of whom were volunteers, a summary of the results was made: 

  1. 517 people were registered. 
  2. 282 children were examined, of which 192 were in a state of malnutrition: 68%. 
  3. 46 reading glasses were donated. 
  4. Eight floors were built, benefiting 23 people, including 15 children.
  5. 17 water filters were donated. 

          Filed Under: Articles, Mosaic News En Español Tagged With: Healthy Niños de Honduras, Javier Marquez, Mosaic News en Español

          A Ministry of Water, Concrete, Corn and Gratitude: Get to Know Healthy Niños Honduras (Part III)

          September 26, 2024 by Cindy Angela

          by Javier Márquez

          Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of four feature articles on HNH, originally published in Spanish in 2024. All photos by Javier Márquez.

          Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV

          In bottom left, a man from the community receiving medical assistance. In the top right, a family that has known the program for many years. In the bottom right, the construction of a concrete floor in a home.

          Three of the Conference-Related Ministry Healthy Niños Honduras (HNH)’s key services are represented by water, concrete, and corn. 

          The deep level of poverty in the mountains of Honduras creates conditions where people must live in precarious houses, with dirt floors and without clean water. When babies crawl and take their first steps on dirt floors, the bacteria and insects present start a cycle of gastrointestinal illnesses, which make children vulnerable to diseases that threaten their development.

          Without a potable water system, families build rainwater storage wells, which are holes in the ground filled with water that they use for bathing, drinking, and washing boots and dishes. Honduras faces diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, which are transmitted by mosquitoes that breed and dwell in these water wells.

          To address these problems, HNH offers to build cement floors, which are donated to families and built by the brigades. Over the years, hundreds of these floors have blessed families and provided safer places for children to grow.

          HNH also donates small, simple water filtration systems that protect everyone, especially children, from diseases that can come from consuming contaminated water. 

          At the Nutrition Center

          Norma Gutiérrez and her daughters at the Nutrition Center. 

          HNH maintains a digital record of everyone it has served and offers professional follow-ups on each case. The families of children who are below the healthy nutrition line are invited to go to the Nutrition Center. 

          The Nutrition Center is a beautiful place that resembles a small village with colorful houses, a small school, a park, and a kitchen. Surrounded by bean, cassava, soybean, papaya, and plenty of corn fields, families who accept the invitation come here to help their children recover over several months. 

          The Nutrition Center becomes a small community where mothers work together to cook tortillas and coffee each morning, clean the center daily, and take care of their babies in a place where there is enough food to eat.

          Hundreds of children have been rescued at this center. It is a place where families receive nourishment for their stomachs and their hearts. Parents who have saved their children by admitting them to this center have become community leaders who invite other families to come. Some, like Don Félix, have even ended up working on staff with Healthy Niños. 

          Freddy brings avocados from his plot to thank the brigade for helping him build the floor of his house. That day, his daughter Celestin was celebrating her first birthday: “She is the apple of my eyes,” he said.
          Mrs. Blanca Isabelle prepares coffee for the brigade. Sadly, her eldest son passed away suddenly a year ago. For her, he will always live on in her memory.

          Filed Under: Articles, Mosaic News En Español Tagged With: Javier Marquez, Mosaic News en Español

          Starting to Shell the Corn: Get to Know Healthy Niños Honduras (Part II)

          September 19, 2024 by Cindy Angela

          by Javier Márquez

          Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of four feature articles on HNH, originally published in Spanish in 2024. All photos by Javier Márquez.

          Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV

          In the top left, we can see one of the communities waiting for a medical brigade. Top right, one of the registration stations. Bottom left, a dentist and child, after performing a dental cleaning. Bottom left, a child with donations to take home.

          The Brigades

          Every morning, after breakfast, four vehicles leave from the main facilities of the Conference-Related Ministry Healthy Niños Honduras (HNH) toward a local community that has been previously selected and prepared by the staff. Among these vehicles are a team of volunteers and medical staff, along with the medical brigade equipment. When they arrive, there are nine stations organized: registration, vital signs and vitamins, deworming, height and weight, donations, medical consultation, pharmacy, dentistry, and construction. 
           

          To reach the communities, one must drive to pick up the doctors working with HNH, then travel a path surrounded by cornfields, cross rivers, and climb mountains. When the brigade arrives, the community is always organized, either at the town’s school or church. Sometimes they have prepared signs that read “WELCOME,” and community leaders are always ready, some with lists in hand and a team prepared to help unload the truck and set up each of the stations.

          Each brigade serves around 120 people per community, most of whom are children. The brigades provide families with donations such as clothing and toys, medically attend to the entire community, build floors in the poorest houses, and donate water filters. Undoubtedly the most important goal, though, is to identify children suffering from malnutrition, based on height and weight assessments. Once identified, the families—which often exceed 60% of those present—are invited to take their children to the Nutrition Center, a place designed for children to recover.

          Children from a local community; top left, a typical house in the rural area of Honduras; and top right, a child whose family is receiving a concrete floor for their home.

          The Volunteers

          The volunteer teams are a key part of this ministry. On each visit, a group from a Mennonite congregation in the U.S. volunteer for a week along with the medical team. Many of these congregations are part of Mosaic Conference. Last year, 56 teams from congregations volunteered.

          The teams are diverse. At least twice a month, people of all ages, genders, and professions arrive. They are students, pastors, entrepreneurs, and retired people, some who are here for the first time and others have been serving with HNH for years. Many have developed friendships with people from HNH or the community.

          They arrive enthusiastic, ready to lend a hand at one of the nine stations, prepared to learn and ask questions, to pray every morning before heading out to the brigades, and to pray and reflect with the Bible every night when they return.

          The Communities and the Medical Team

          It is amazing, even in areas where there aren’t many houses, how many people come to the school or church where the brigade will take place. That is how villages and mountains are throughout much of Latin America. Rural communities that, despite growing some crops, have a high level of malnutrition and poverty. Families who have been waiting for the brigade for months arrive clean and smiling. The brigade also strengthens community leadership and is a gathering time for locals. 

          The volunteers arrive alongside highly qualified doctors, nurses, interpreters, engineers, and community leaders. A staff person coordinates the brigade, including oversight of registering medical information, reviewing patients’ medical histories, attending to families, cleaning or extracting teeth, building floors, or encouraging families to go to the Nutrition Center. 

          Filed Under: Articles, Mosaic News En Español Tagged With: Healthy Niños de Honduras, Javier Marquez, Mosaic News en Español

          What is Healthy Niños Honduras? Get to know this Conference-Related Ministry!

          August 15, 2024 by Cindy Angela

          by Javier Márquez

          Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of four feature articles on HNH, originally published in Spanish in 2024. All photos by Javier Márquez.

          Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV

          In the top left, Amanda Sagastume registers a family. Top right, Felix, Geron, and Herman Sagastume pray for the community. Bottom left, the Sagastumes lead a time of reflection with a volunteer team. Bottom right, Brendan Sagastume works at the pharmacy. Center, two children from the community.

          Founded in 1987 as Mama Project and growing into Healthy Niños Honduras (HNH) in 2017, this Christian organization aims to provide “much-needed resources and hope to children and communities suffering in adverse conditions in Honduras…[through] a network of partnerships across all sectors of society and organizations willing to join and participate with initiatives and programs that offer healthy alternatives to children and communities in Honduras, as well as hope for a sustainable future,” states their website. 

          Dr. Herman Sagastume and his wife Amanda Sagastume are the Executive Director and Business Manager, respectively, of the organization, which they joined in 2010.

          From East Greenville, Pennsylvania, they coordinate the various aspects of the project: medical care, supported by a team of professionals and a professional medical record system; connections with churches in the United States, volunteer groups, and community outreach; financing the medical center, and self-sustaining gardens.

          “We want to offer alternatives to families and children living in poor communities, so they have a better future and, most importantly, to save lives; so they don’t die because there is no food at home or because they don’t have access to good nutrition,” says Dr. Herman Sagastume. “We dream that one day no family will suffer from a lack of food.”

          “The organization in Honduras plays an independent role; we don’t want to be an organization from the United States that says, ‘As Americans, we’re doing this work…’, but rather we want the communities in Honduras to identify and name the support they need,” says Amanda Sagastume.

          Healthy Niños Honduras is a Mosaic Conference-Related Ministry. Over the years, various teams from congregations have developed that serve at HNH year after year. Additionally, HNH has connections with local Honduran churches who offer leaders for each community’s medical brigades.

          In the top left, a man from the community receives medical assistance. Top right, the community waits for an event. Bottom left, a family that has known the program for many years. Bottom right, the construction of a floor in one of the homes.

          Healthy Niños Honduras is a Mosaic Conference-Related Ministry. Over the years, various teams from congregations have developed that serve at HNH year after year. Additionally, HNH has connections with local Honduran churches who offer leaders for each community’s medical brigades.

          “At HNH, we offer a soft introduction to the missionary world,” says Dr. Sagastume. “People can see what we do in the name of God, serving those in greatest need. Universities have also sent students in pedagogy, nutrition, and health.”

          Another key feature of the program is the Nutritional Center, where children are rehabilitated nutritionally and where mothers receive information on essential nutrients for children’s development. The center also has gardens with nutrient dense crops like corn and beans, which serve both the center’s pantry and as a classroom where mothers learn planting methods and optimization techniques from professionals.

          “Little by little, we have been able to teach mothers how they can change the mentality of ‘my land does not produce.’ When they leave, we have seeds available for them,” says Dr. Sagastume.

          “We teach families that when they have extra money, they should buy seeds, bananas, and nutrient-dense foods, rather than sweets. Constant education is important for change,” says Amanda Sagastume. 

          Filed Under: Articles, Mosaic News En Español Tagged With: Healthy Niños de Honduras, Javier Marquez, Mosaic News en Español

          The Spirit of Habit, the Habit of Spirit 

          June 20, 2024 by Cindy Angela

          by Marco Güete

          I have a friend who I admire for his routines and habits; I confess that I would like to imitate him. Every day he gets up and goes to bed at the same time. He says he sleeps eight hours without taking medications to help him sleep, he goes to the gym the same days each week, he eats his meals every day at the same times. Those are my friend’s good habits.  

          The truth is that as human beings we have a lot of good and bad habits. This conversation with my friend prompted me to research habits by reading books and listening to lectures on the subject. Now I understand more clearly Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT: “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” 

          We have the privilege of living in a volatile era, where everything is fleeting and transitory. Those of us who make up the church are not spared from the feelings of sudden and radical changes. What was is no longer, and what is, will not be. In our digital world, full of devices, new things emerge constantly and so quickly that it is difficult to adjust to the changes.  

          These challenges make it complex to improve our habits and routines. I say complex, but not impossible. How long does it take to form a new habit that makes us happy? James Clear, in his book Atomic Habits (p. 75) answers, “Habit formation is the process by which a behavior becomes progressively more automatic through repetition. The more you repeat an activity, the more the structure of your brain changes to become efficient at that activity…Repeating a habit leads to clear physical changes in the brain.”  

          “For everything there is a season…” The writer of Ecclesiastes anticipated what awaited us in this century without knowing it. When we attempt to do many things at the same time, we make mistakes and become stressed, and in turn that stress causes us innumerable physical and mental problems.  

          I invite you to acquire the good habit that this text advises you: Do one thing at a time, well, with passion and dedication. Let us remember that “There is an appointed time for everything.” Work which cannot be done on the day for mission or ministry must wait its turn, because we are simply humans who love God and ourselves. 


          Marco Güete

          Marco Güete is the Leadership Minister for Florida for Mosaic Conference.

          Filed Under: Articles, Mosaic News En Español Tagged With: Marco Guete, Mosaic News en Español

          New Wine Mennonite Church: A Mosaic Church Plant in Florida

          February 23, 2023 by Cindy Angela

          By Javier Márquez

          Members of Iglesia Seguidores de Cristo, a Mosaic church in Sarasota, FL, are embarking on the challenge of starting a new ministry in Bradenton, FL.

          Pastor Jimmy Henriquez, a 62-year-old Honduran, arrived with his wife and two children in the US a little over two years ago. Pastor Juan José Rivera, and the followers of Iglesia Seguidores de Cristo have supported the Henriquez family during this time of transition.  

          Pastor Jimmy is now leading this new ministry initiative in Bradenton, FL, which begins like almost every new work: with very few things in hand, an empty trunk filled mostly with hopes and dreams, and the image of a large expansive area waiting to be seeded. 

          The motivation for Pastor Jimmy to leave his home country, where he had many years of ministerial experience, was, “To take on new ministerial challenges.” And without fail, that is what he is doing. There is no better word to describe the project of a new church than challenging. Since Pastor Jimmy and his family arrived, they have had a mix of challenges, but have continued to be faithful to their call.  

          Pastor Jimmy Henriquez and his family.

          Although not yet officially birthed, though breathing and crawling, the new ministry already has a name: New Wine Mennonite Church.  Why New Wine? Because, Pastor Jimmy said, “God will do new things.” For now, the church is already seeking a meeting space and have set times of prayer and Bible study to be held on Wednesday nights, which they call Growth Groups. 

          “Bradenton is a town of workers and there is a significant Hispanic population,” explained Pastor Jimmy. “It’s where the cars start from in the morning and where they return to in the evening when they come from Sarasota.”  

          The mission is to bring the Kingdom of God closer to those who are working with their hands to build a future. Our prayers and best wishes for this immense project that is already in the heart of Jesus. 

          Pastor Jimmy Henriquez and his wife.

          Filed Under: Articles, Mosaic News En Español Tagged With: Iglesia Seguidores de Cristo, Javier Marquez, missional, Mosaic News en Español

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