Lutheran Women in Mexico Series: Señora Alma

Welcome to the third installment of our series on Lutheran women in Mexico. This week I chatted with Señora Alma from Altar, Sonora. Here's her story:

Señora Alma first came into contact with the Lutheran church through Mission to the Children. This is a group in southern Arizona that has helped out in areas in northern Mexico, offering humanitarian aid and also Gospel outreach. Mission to the Children is active in Altar, where Señora Alma and her family live.

"They offered me classes about the Bible, and that's how I got to know about the Lutheran church here," she says.

After studying Bible information classes, Señora Alma became a member. Now, a year and a half later, she is very involved at El Buen Pastor (The Good Shepherd) in her town of Altar. "I love hearing the Word, learning about God, and the fellowship - everything!" she says.

Señora Alma helps out with the cleaning of the church. She's also involved in preparing special events that the church holds. Her husband is a leader in the congregation as well. "He gives the service on the weekends Missionary Baerbock is in other places. He also teaches a number of classes for kids and young adults."

While Señora Alma grew up as a Catholic, she says it was in name only. "We almost never went to church. But now I say I'm a Lutheran since I regularly go to the Lutheran church here."

Her fruits of faith have not gone unnoticed. "It's exciting to see new members become so active," says Mike. During one of his recent trips to Sonora, Señora Alma helped him out. Her husband attended this year's convention in Mexico City as a delegate.

It's such a thrill for me to hear about active members in other areas of Mexico. I've never met Señora Alma in person, but it's so neat to hear what she's doing. And the fact I don't personally know all the members of the Lutheran church in Mexico shows that it is growing.

May Señora Alma's story encourage you in your walk of faith this week.