in Rio Grande Valley during spring break


expertise in either field and can serve as invaluable resources. The effort, which Buckner National


Missions has started this year, seeks to help families work toward financial self- sufficiency through starting businesses and selling crops. “We’re grateful the body of Christ is


coming together to partner with us to help the community, break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to the community and the teams themselves,” Silva said. “It’s amazing to see the support Buckner and the community receives from churches.” Congregations serving through Buckner this Spring Break included University Baptist Church in Clear Lake, First Baptist Church in Lubbock, Shenandoah Baptist


Church in Cedar Park, Stonegate Fellowship in Midland, South Main Baptist Church in Pasadena, Church at Canyon Creek in Austin, First Baptist Church in Crawford, Valley Ranch Baptist Church in Coppell and Pflugerville Community Church in Pflugerville. –John Hall


For more information about opportunities through Buckner missions, visit buckner.org/missions.


Mission teams from all over Texas traveled to the Rio Grande Valley to construct homes for families in need.


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