LOCAL WORK
THE BURDEN
"How will we reach them for Christ?" This prayer often fills our hearts as we live among the people of Freedom and Watsonville, California.
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The city of Freedom, home to about 4,000 people, is nestled within Watsonville, a town of nearly 53,000. The community is 80-90% Hispanic, with many hardworking migrant farming families. The Lord has placed a deep burden on our hearts to love and reach them with the gospel of Christ.
Since our arrival, we have been learning about the community and its needs. Every day, we pray for opportunities to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in homes. It has been a joy to see God answer those prayers, opening doors to love and serve the people here.
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Migrant families face many hardships and practical needs. Parents—and often their children—work long hours in the fields, ten hours a day, six days a week, yet many still struggle to make ends meet.
It is humbling and exciting to see how the Lord is using Freedom Teams. A few years ago, we were unaware of the 176 unreached people groups living in North America. Now, we are serving among them. The needs of our community are great, but God is greater.
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Unreached People Groups
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