North America
Mexico
Attention! Please read about some unfortunate news about the Auernheimer's...
We have unfortunate news about the Auernheimers. On July 11th, 2024, Phil and Phyllis were on their way to help the Vacation Bible School at Iglesia Evangelica Nacimiento Nuevo. They were involved in a head-on collision, which killed Phil and injured Phyllis. We are deeply saddened by this tragic news, but we cling to the hope that only Christ gives, and know that we will see Phil again in heaven. Please pray for Phyllis as she recovers from her injuries and the loss of her husband and for the church in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, as they navigate the loss of Phil and his leadership and liaison to supporting churches in America.
Global Missions
Iglesia Evangelica Nacimiento Nuevo and Esperanza de los Ninos
Sonora, Mexico, was explored by Spaniards in the 1530s and became a colonial copper, gold, and silver mining district. It became a state of Mexico in 1830. Traditionally, families were quite large, but now the average couples have 2 or 3 children. The overall number of Mexicans will likely rise over the next few decades. However, the rate of population growth is falling as Mexican families, on the whole, are smaller in size than 50 years ago.
Mission led by Phil & Phyllis Auernheimer
Mexican Culture
In the small haciendas and villages, the people often live in simple houses, sometimes made of adobe (mud bricks left to dry in the hot sun), wood, or other natural resources. The children of these areas cannot always complete school because they help their parents on the land or around the house. Some progress has been made to allow them to continue their studies while helping their families. Mexican families are very close-knit and enjoy themselves at every opportunity. Grandparents often live with the family, and social activities revolve around holidays, birthdays, and saint’s days.
Location
Redemption Hills Church Missions Ministry has partnered with Iglesia Evangelica Nacimiento Nuevo, a small evangelical church in Puerto Penasco, and Esperanza de los Ninos, a small Christian orphanage 10 miles north of Puerto Penasco in Sonora, Mexico.