Carlos and Adriana Puerto always wanted to be missionaries. One day they decided to sell their house, not to go overseas but to free up time to serve refugees locally.
Adriana had always wanted to be a missionary. Somehow life had kept her in the United States. Her husband Carlos was excited when he learned that a team of volunteers were reaching out to Afghan refugees right nearby in Houston. "Maybe we can help!" he excitedly told his wife.
Adriana wondered if this was the answer to her prayer to be a missionary. However, she answered Carlos, "How on earth could we find time. You're an elder, I'm a Sabbath school teacher, and we are co-directors of our local Pathfinder club! We have to save some time for our family."
The desire to help wouldn't go away, but something was going to have to radically change.
Listen to the Puertos as they tell their story in their own words.
You can feel the joy that Carlos and Adriana have as they serve with their children in mission work among the unreached nearby. It is beautiful to see their children involved right beside them. Recently their youngest has been helping Julie and Janell in Sabbath School by setting the example of how a young child should show interest and respect when the Bible is being taught.
How might God want to use you and your family to be a Home for All Nations?
This video was made when the work in Houston was under ASAP Ministries. Our gratitude goes to donors who supported the Reach the World Next Door project in Houston at that time.
