Jaime García Helps Share Safe Water and God's Love in Mexico
April 6, 2022
Jaime Garcia shares the Living Water message of hope during the commissioning of a new Water Mission safe water facility near Tapachula, Mexico.[/caption]
García is now a dedicated Water Mission partner, and his generosity has helped bring safe water and the Living Water message of Jesus Christ to communities throughout Chiapas, Mexico. In late 2021, García visited Water Mission’s Mexico office. While there, he spread a message of hope to young baseball players, local church members, and a community that had received safe water.
When García talked to residents of communities in need of safe water in Mexico, he offered inspiration as someone with a similar story to them. It’s important for children to recognize themselves in the professional athletes they follow, teachers they learn from, and books they read. García knows that when he shares about faith, inner healing, and becoming more like Christ, his words carry weight. That’s why he recently spoke at these three events in Chiapas on behalf of Water Mission.
First, García attended a youth baseball tournament. Players, families, and local dignitaries listened eagerly as García shared about his life’s purpose and working hard to achieve it.
He asked the children, “What dreams do you have for your life? Do any of you want to be professional baseball players?”
World Series Championship pitcher, Jaime Garcia, teaches baseball fundamentals to young sports fans in rural Chiapas, Mexico.[/caption]
García urged members of the crowd to build a personal relationship with Jesus Christ instead of simply following a religion. Afterward, he took time to shake hands and take photos with the players. The organizers even asked García to throw the first pitch of the tournament. The young athletes were inspired to meet an athlete from their own country who led a successful career and has a strong Christian faith.
Retired MLB pitcher, Jaime Garcia, signs a baseball for an eager young fan near Tapachula, Mexico, after spending time teaching baseball fundamentals and sharing about God’s love.[/caption]
The following Sunday, a church service was held at Water Mission’s office in Mexico. García then spoke about how faith makes way for inner healing, with several references to his own life’s testimony.
Finally, García joined Water Mission staff traveling to Sitalá, where Water Mission is installing a new safe water system. The team drove two and half hours through the mountains to reach this remote town in one of the poorest municipalities in Chiapas, a coffee-growing region. For a long time, the men, women, and children who live in Sitalá have been some of the 2.2 billion people around the world who lack access to safe water. When this project is finished, safe water will flow freely for all 10,000 residents, helping them avoid water-related illnesses and stay healthy.
García had lunch with the municipal mayor before Water Mission hosted a basketball tournament as an outreach event for the community. Teams of extended family members and public works employees gathered to play, chatting with García and taking photos after. Water Mission staff shared about the safe water project, and García testified once more about faith in Christ.
García’s support of Water Mission has built a legacy in Chiapas that will last for years. His heart for service is changing lives through safe water while also having a Kingdom impact by spreading the gospel message.
Consider how you might also use your voice and influence to serve men, women, and children around the world. Visit watermission.org/get-involved for ideas.
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