In Texas' border region, faith is the bond for underserved colonias to command attention

In Texas' border region, faith is the bond for underserved colonias to command attention

HIDALGO, Texas (RNS) — In a warehouse about two miles from the Mexico border, silver-haired men moved pallets of food with a forklift. Under a Spanish-language banner reading, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever,” a white board listed papaya, beetroot, red bell peppers and tomatoes and other fresh produce. On this and every Thursday, the volunteers at Border Missions, a Christian ministry, serve 350 to 400 food-insecure c…

The border between the United States and Mexico may seem like a quieter place than it once was, but it is far from secure, according to the Border Patrol's top official.

Come and See: Witnessing the Human Story at the U.S.-Mexico Border

The reality at the U.S.-Mexico border is not a new one.  It is complex and generational — a heart-wrenching condition that has plunged too many families already experiencing vulnerability into even greater need. It is deeply tied to the global crises of forced displacement. Many have been displaced by conflict, crises or climate disasters and are seeking safety and stability in an unfamiliar land.  World Relief’s Border Immersion is an advocacy …