Pastor Eligio is a fisherman by trade in what is known in Mexico as “tierra caliente”—hot country. Monday through Friday, his days begin before daylight so that he can beat the extreme heat of the day, which routinely reaches temperatures nearing 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and sometimes greater. He works alone on his boat, using nets he creates himself. His sons, who were his helpers, graduated from college and work elsewhere. His wife, Gracia, sometimes assists him on the boat.
On the weekends, he travels into villages and mountain areas where few ministers will go because of the threat of cartels. The travel is slow going because he is often driving where there are only paths to follow. It is not uncommon for a ministry destination to be 4–5 hours from his home. There are about seven different villages he visits each month. He is also the shepherd of a congregation on the lake. He comes home each Sunday to be with his home church.
For the remote village ministry, Pastor Eligio takes pastors on his team of 4–6 men along with his wife, Gracia. He also needs to be able to take equipment such as a generator, audio gear, and musical equipment. Often, they carry supplies to the villages.
We are getting closer to being able to provide Pastor Eligio with a late-model off-road truck to use in their ongoing central Mexico ministry. We are searching that part of Mexico for a Toyota Tacoma 4x4, which will help him reach areas he has previously reached by pack animals.
In addition to his local and outer-village ministry, Pastor Eligio is the leader of Bethsaida, a network of pastors who were raised up under Dr. John Cook. Each of the pastors was trained in a four-year Bible institute. They continue to remain in contact and full cooperation with Kermit and Lucia with Hands That Help Ministry.
We are currently at nearly $12,000 in contributions and pledges. Thank you for your faith and vision to contribute to this ministry need. Our goal by Thanksgiving is $25,000. As the Lord helps us, I am confident we can reach the goal and proceed toward securing and presenting the gift in the coming weeks.
If you would like to help get us to the goal, you may give to Plainfield Christ Fellowship either through the secure website or by mail. Identify the gift as "truck for Mexico."
I will be traveling to Mexico early in 2027 with a small team to officially celebrate and dedicate the truck to the ministry. We will be praying and trusting about traveling with him to a remote village to witness the ministry in the mountains with the help of a more effective mode of transportation.
Thank you for praying. Thank you for giving.
Please feel free to reach out to me with questions or insights.
Jerry D. Keller
President, EVM
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