7 Families Receive Hope

Pastor Heber’s faithfulness brought about more joy than he could have imagined. Heber recently planted a church in Veracruz, Mexico with his wife. In order to reach out to his community, he chose to donate food baskets to 7 local families living in poverty. After pastor Heber received funds from HOPE Coffee for these food baskets, Heber purchased food the very next day and was ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Heber documented each beautiful moment when the 7 families received food and the gospel message. We wanted to encourage you with these stories of God pursuing His children in Veracruz.  All glory be to God!

1. Conchita recently had surgery and despite her pain she works to provide for her four grandchildren. Her daughter helps out as well, but they do not have enough to meet their basic needs. A few weeks before, Conchita visited Heber’s new church, so when Heber and his wife brought them a food basket, she was shocked that he would think of them! Heber prayed with this family and reminded them of Christ’s love for them. 
2. An elderly woman named Virginia attended Heber’s church regularly for some time. However, her husband died in January of this year. Pastor Heber and his wife grieved with her and visited her regularly. When they arrived with a food basket, Virginia cried tears of awe. Earlier she had heard a voice say “You are not alone. I care for you, and I will surprise you with a blessing at your front door.” Heber joyfully told her that the Lord knows every detail of her situation and cares for her. She hugged Heber and his wife and expressed her gratitude!
3. Celia, an older woman, lives with her daughter who works to provide for them both. Her daughter was in desperate need of diapers for her children, and Heber made sure that they received these along with their food basket. These sweet ladies were tremendously grateful for these resources!
4. Jorge and Esther attend Pastor Heber’s church, and Heber invited them to help purchase and deliver food baskets. They were hesitant as they are still opening up to Christianity after some difficult past experiences. God continued to work in their hearts, and after a long day of work, the couple went to Heber’s house and helped deliver food baskets. Once they returned to his home afterward, Heber gave them a food basket as well! They were so happy they forgot how tired they were. Pastor Heber and his wife continue to disciple this couple and pray that they would see God’s provision in their lives.
5. Luis and his wife are an elderly couple abandoned by their son. She has osteoporosis and is not able to get around on her own. The Lord saw this sweet couple and three members of Heber’s church brought them a food basket and prayed with them. Despite their limitations, the couple was able to visit the church and receive encouragement. 
6. Martin is a mason but has not been able to find consistent work. Because of this he lives in poverty. He was able to visit Heber’s church twice, and was later shocked when Heber called letting him know he was going to donate a food basket to him. He immediately had a huge smile on his face and expressed his thankfulness through tears. Martin was overwhelmed by this church’s kindness to him
7. During the pandemic, Ana Maria’s husband died. Heber and his wife faithfully visited her as she suffered from grief and depression. She now suffers from water in her lungs and is in need of prayer. Heber and his wife brought her a food basket and she was extremely surprised and grateful!

In every one of these visits, Heber told the food basket recipients that many brothers and sisters in Christ are praying for them. This brought immense comfort to the families. Please join us in praying for these families in need. Specifically for salvation, health, food, shelter, and safety. Because of your coffee purchases, HOPE Coffee was able to fund these food baskets. Thank you!