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Reynosa, Mexico – How it Came About

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Jill English Johnston

After political unrest prevented return visits to Haiti, our pastor found a new mission helping the impoverished in Reynosa, Mexico. I was going to the border. Continue reading →

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Reynosa, Mexico – Then 2020

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Jill English Johnston

My desire to help the less fortunate grew amidst divisive political issues and 2020’s events. I sought to learn, understand, and become involved with compassionate communities seeking to respond in love rather than fear. Continue reading →

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Reynosa, Mexico – In Texas

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Jill English Johnston

I continue to answer the why in “why I wanted to go on a mission trip to Reynosa, Mexico” in my not-so-brief background leading up to the trip.     After growing up in rural Pennsylvania, where my surroundings were … Continue reading →

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Reynosa, Mexico – An Introduction

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Jill English Johnston

The first of a blog series describing my trip to Reynosa, Mexico with a team from Journey Fellowship in cooperation with Strategic Alliance to build a house for a family in need. I begin by explaining how my life experiences contributed to and fueled a passion for helping others, specifically the poor and the foreigner. Continue reading →

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Isla Blanca – Storms

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Jill English Johnston

Tropical camping adventure bookended with tornadoes Continue reading →

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