Porfirio and Lorena

Wixarica people, Jalisco.

In Porfirio’s Wixarica traditions, those who fall ill seek healing from the shaman. For years, Porfirio struggled with persistent sicknesses and repeatedly turned to the shaman for help. The healing rituals involved all-night bonfires, potions, and chants, costing around $300 each time. Despite these efforts, his condition only worsened.

One day, Christians visited his village and invited him to a Bible study, offering to pray for his healing. After their prayer, Porfirio was completely healed!

A few months later, a Wixarica pastor encouraged Porfirio and Lorena to study at Agua Viva to grow strong in their faith. They arrived in 2016 and, after two years of study, graduated in 2018. Upon returning to their village in the mountains of Jalisco, they began sharing the Gospel. Today, they lead a weekly breakfast program for children and pastor a church in their native language. Despite threats of expulsion from their land because of their faith, God has allowed them to stay and continue spreading the Good News.

Porfirio and Lorena have two sons, Yonni and Samuel.

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Monthly Funding Goal: $500

Current Funding: $376