Houses for Christ: Allen Lutes

For three years now, members of AHUMC have partnered with UUMC and the TCU Wesley Foundation on a mission trip to Acuna, Mexico.  We work in Mexico with a missionary, Nick, of Casas por Christo.  During the week, a complete house is built from the slab to the final nail for a family in need. 

To see the power of Christ in followers of all ages getting out of their comfort zone to literally change a family's life is an amazing experience.  The relationships formed with the family, with neighbors and with each other are powerful reminders of God's transforming presence among us.  One of my favorite parts about this trip is after the house is framed out, everyone gets a sharpie marker and writes scriptures, prayers and words of encouragement on the 2x4's before the walls are put up.  The family is part of this and they know that for as long as they live in this house, the word of God resides there as well. 

This trip is a reminder for all about what is means to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community and our world.  AHUMC is planning another international mission trip in 2019 to Puerto Rico to assist with hurricane damage relief.  If you would like more information about this trip or Casas Por Christo, please contact Rev. Allen Lutes.