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Adopt an AbueloAbout Permanecer
Permanecer (pehr-mah-neh-sehr) is a Spanish word which means to remain or to stay in a state of being or a place. It is the word used in Isaiah 40:8 where we are told that grass withers and flowers fade, but the word of God will stand forever. Also in John 6:27 where Jesus tells us not to work for what perishes, but to work for what endures to eternal life. In John 15 where Jesus calls us to abide in Him, and in 1 Corinthians 16:13 where we are told to stand firm in the faith.
At Permanecer Ministries, we provide material support to missionaries and missions on the front lines of advancing the kingdom of God throughout the world. We work with pastors and missionaries in foreign countries who have been called to work for what endures to eternal life, whose work calls others to stand firm in the faith and abide in Christ, and whose ministries embody God’s love, mercy and grace.
Mercy Ministries
Much of the work we do at Permanecer is in supporting Mercy Ministries. These ministries originate from local pastors who have been called by God to demonstrate God's love and mercy to their communities. These pastors have not just believed in God's call, but committed to it by investing their own resources into launching their ministries. Permanecer comes alongside to help with planning, construction, and material support. But the day to day operations of the ministry remain in the hands of the local pastor who knows best how to reach his community.
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House of Mercy
The House of Mercy ministers to out-of-town families that have a loved one in the hospital in Ensenada, Mexico. It is not uncommon for family members to spend all that they have to arrive in Ensenada to be by the side of a loved one who is in the hospital. Before the House of Mercy, those family members would find themselves sleeping on the sidewalk outside the hospital and begging for food. Now they have a warm meal, comfortable bed, place to shower and launder their clothes, and most importantly, God's love and spiritual care. The pastor and staff at House of Mercy have had the opportunity to lead many to Christ, or simply back to His church, as they care for family members in their time of need.
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Casa del Abuelo
Casa del Abuelo provides permanent living accommodations for elderly who don't have any family or have been abandoned, and don't have the ability to live on their own. Many of these elderly have been living on the streets and begging for food in Maneadero, Mexico. At the home, these elderly not only have a safe place to live and a warm meal, but a Christian community to belong to. Casa del Abuelo currently cares for about 25 elderly, with pastors living on site to provide physical and spiritual care. Construction continues with the goal of eventually housing between 40 and 50 elderly.
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Project Josefina
Project Josefina is an outreach-centered church plant focused on reaching the outcast, abandoned and forgotten in San Quintin. The church is starting with buildings to care for the elderly, single moms and people dealing with addictions. It will eventually expand to have a community feeding program, facilities to house teams serving in the community, and programs to equip those looking to serve in missions.
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Pastors & Nationals
At Permanecer, we believe deeply in the value of native pastors. In reaching people for Christ, the ability to not only speak the local language fluently but understand the intricacies of the local culture isn't just beneficial, it's essential. For that reason, we seek strong partnerships with local churches and pastors that are working to spread the Gospel through word and deed. These are the heroes of the faith that have bet everything on what endures to eternal life:
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Gallegos Family
Pastor Nicolas and Angelica Gallegos serve in Maneadero where they pastor a church and operate the Grandparent's Home. Their sons Angel and Jonatan serve in the ministry and in the church, leading the youth and worship. -
Marlon Garay
Marlon Garay is an Ensenada native and missionary with Permanecer. He has a heart for connecting the local Mexican church with missions all over the world. He is currently serving through ministries he has established in Ethiopia and Sri Lanka. -
Angel Lopez Family
Pastor Angel and Carmen Lopez pastor a church in El Zorillo and are leading the Josefina project to plant a church in San Quintin. They have six children, Pablo, Maria de Los Angeles, Timoteo, Anet, Maria del Carmen, and Jose Angel. -
Pablo Lopez Family
Pastor Pablo and Yari Lopez are the ministry leaders at Project Josefina in San Quintin. Pablo runs the daily operations while Yari works full time as a teacher at a local elementary school. They also have weekly church services open to anyone in the community. Their 4 year old son, Pablo Jr., enjoys preschool and helping his parents anyway he can at the ministry. -
Torres Family
Pastor Francisco and Elizabeth Torres pastor a church in Maneadero and lead the House of Mercy in Ensenada. Their children Francisco, Erik, and Ericka are all attending college. Ericka serves in the church helping to lead worship.
Partner with Us
None of what we do would be possible without people like you who have decided to invest in what will endure to eternal life, rather than what will fade and perish. Would you be willing to partner with us in spreading the Gospel? Here are 3 ways you can be involved:
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1.) Follow and Pray
Subscribe to our newsletter and follow what God is doing through Permanecer on a monthly basis. Join us in praying for our pastors, projects, and ministries. -
2.) Give
Would you be willing to provide a one-time donation to help us complete a project, or could you give monthly to help support a pastor or ministry? Permanecer is a 501c3 non-profit religious organization, and you can give online now. -
3.) Come and Serve
Whether it's for a weekend, a week, or longer, you can come join us in being the hands and feet of Jesus. Contact us to begin planning your mission to Mexico.