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Outreach Blog
Nogales, AZ
I went to visit the Crossroads Nogales
Mission recently - researching possible
locations for our medical outreach
program. Located on the border of
Nogales, AZ and Nogales, Sonora in
Northern Mexico, this mission is
incredible in its ability to meet the needs
of so many with so little.
According to their website:
http://www.crossroadnewlifecenter.org
they fed over 35,000 individuals last year
alone. This is all done within the walls of
building that is over 90 yrs old, and with a
staff of less than 5 people on most days.
Started by Ben and Bert Wenke in 1995
they meet a host of community needs
including the management of 4 shelters, 5
programs for men and women, a
Domestic Violence Shelter for women
and children, Holiday meals, Bible Clubs
for children 5 times a year and a
Community Lunch Program for the poor.
They also have a daily church service
which is taught by different ministers
every day from the community. They
provide food, clothing, shelter, spiritual
guidance, and protection for anyone who
is in need and comes to their door. Ben
Wenke was previously ordained as a
Southern Baptist minister, but he states
that was "many years ago in my previous
life." In 1995 God called him to Nogales
where he lived in the mission with his wife
Bert for the first 8 years they were in
Nogales. Ben says "when you're working
with the poor and homeless you quickly
lose any allegiance to one denomination
or the other. It's all about doing the work
of God, not whether you're Baptist or
Methodist." I can tell you after spending a
day with this couple that God's spirit
moves in this mission and the work they
are doing will last for eternity. If you feel
led you can give donations directly on
their website listed above. We are in
discussions with the mission about how
we can set up a medical and dental clinic
within their mission in the future - so if
you'd like to be involved with that just
email us or call the clinic
I went to visit the Crossroads Nogales
Mission recently - researching possible
locations for our medical outreach
program. Located on the border of
Nogales, AZ and Nogales, Sonora in
Northern Mexico, this mission is
incredible in its ability to meet the needs
of so many with so little.
According to their website:
http://www.crossroadnewlifecenter.org
they fed over 35,000 individuals last year
alone. This is all done within the walls of
building that is over 90 yrs old, and with a
staff of less than 5 people on most days.
Started by Ben and Bert Wenke in 1995
they meet a host of community needs
including the management of 4 shelters, 5
programs for men and women, a
Domestic Violence Shelter for women
and children, Holiday meals, Bible Clubs
for children 5 times a year and a
Community Lunch Program for the poor.
They also have a daily church service
which is taught by different ministers
every day from the community. They
provide food, clothing, shelter, spiritual
guidance, and protection for anyone who
is in need and comes to their door. Ben
Wenke was previously ordained as a
Southern Baptist minister, but he states
that was "many years ago in my previous
life." In 1995 God called him to Nogales
where he lived in the mission with his wife
Bert for the first 8 years they were in
Nogales. Ben says "when you're working
with the poor and homeless you quickly
lose any allegiance to one denomination
or the other. It's all about doing the work
of God, not whether you're Baptist or
Methodist." I can tell you after spending a
day with this couple that God's spirit
moves in this mission and the work they
are doing will last for eternity. If you feel
led you can give donations directly on
their website listed above. We are in
discussions with the mission about how
we can set up a medical and dental clinic
within their mission in the future - so if
you'd like to be involved with that just
email us or call the clinic
Crossroads Nogales Mission:
Located on the border of the U.S.
and Mexico.
Located on the border of the U.S.
and Mexico.
The Mission has an active program for
children where they teach them a variety of
topics including english and spanish.
children where they teach them a variety of
topics including english and spanish.
Ben Wenke pictured with loaves of bread
donated to the mission by community
businesses. "I'm just a loaf", he joyfully joked
donated to the mission by community
businesses. "I'm just a loaf", he joyfully joked
A Birthday Party for the Homeless:
"Everybody deserves a Birthday Cake"
"Everybody deserves a Birthday Cake"
We all sang happy birthday to those who
couldn't afford a birthday party normally. Ben
said "Every body deserves a birthday cake."
couldn't afford a birthday party normally. Ben
said "Every body deserves a birthday cake."
All the children were given birthday presents.
It actually was this young girls birthday. She
came up and got a big bear hug from Ben and
Bert and then every one sang happy birthday a
second time.
came up and got a big bear hug from Ben and
Bert and then every one sang happy birthday a
second time.
"It seems like such a small thing, but it means so
much to them."
much to them."
Shelter and Clothing
Spritual Guidance
A Church service is convened everyday above
the cafeteria.
the cafeteria.
The Women's shelter is just one of many
shelter programs.
shelter programs.
Clothing is available for anyone who is in
need.
need.
Once a year the Nogales Crossroads Mission throws a birthday party for the poor and
homeless of Nogales, where those who normally don't get a birthday party are celebrated.
They are given cake and presents and sang happy birthday. It is a great experience to be a
part of.
homeless of Nogales, where those who normally don't get a birthday party are celebrated.
They are given cake and presents and sang happy birthday. It is a great experience to be a
part of.
There are separate sleeping
quarters for Men, Women, and
Families.
quarters for Men, Women, and
Families.
"when you're working
with the poor and
homeless you quickly
lose any allegiance to one
denomination or the other.
It's all about doing the
work of God."
- Ben Wenke
with the poor and
homeless you quickly
lose any allegiance to one
denomination or the other.
It's all about doing the
work of God."
- Ben Wenke