For the next four weeks prior to the celebration of Christmas, many Christian families observe these weeks as “Advent” (from the Latin phrase “to come to”); the spiritual coming to the celebration of Jesus’ birthday. The Advent wreath is a circular garland of evergreen branches which symbolizes God’s eternal love for all humankind. Four candles …
Please consider making a donation to La Posada for #Giving Tuesday. La Posada continues to welcome many people in crisis from around the world on a daily basis. We need the support of many individuals, churches, organizations and businesses to meet the needs of our clients, many of whom are women and children. Any amount will …
Remember #Giving Tuesday next week! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.). #Giving Tuesday and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, kick off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Oh What a Night! “Bling-O! Night” was …
After years of filing for U.S. Citizenship, one young refugee is finally getting his wish. Angel Torres, a 38 year-old Honduran immigrant, is even closer to the possibility of becoming a U.S. citizen. Torres fled his country because of the many problems that occurred on a daily. Back in Honduras he was a cook and public …
From Africa to Ireland to South Texas, find out how La Posada Providencia helped this young mother and her family gain asylum and a new beginning. To read the full story click here.
Girl Scout Troop 109 based out of Harlingen, Texas, prepared a special Thanksgiving meal for the clients of La Posada Providencia Nov. 11. The Girl Scouts all prepared a dish for the Thanksgiving dinner, and together they created a feast that included turkey, ham, green beans, mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls and pumpkin pie. The La …
Representatives from the United Nations High Commissioner (UNHCR) for Refugees met with representatives from the Border Shelter Network (BSN) to discuss refugee trends and needs of shelters that serve large or exclusive populations of immigrants Oct. 26-27 at La Posada Providencia. Delegates from BSN traveled from various border cities, such as El Paso, Texas; Laredo, …
Seven people from the General Board of Church & Society of the United Methodist Church visited La Posada Providencia Oct. 22 to learn more about the mission of the shelter and listen to the stories of clients. These men and women will take the information and educate other clergy and church members within the United …
Sixteen clergy from the Disciples of Christ Christian Church visited La Posada Providencia for an hour on Nov. 10. The men and women of faith came from different parts of the country to visit the South Texas border region and learn more about the plight of immigrants and refugees. The group asked many questions about …
Members of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church visited La Posada Providencia Sept. 27. Nine people, mostly Methodist clergy, traveled from the Dallas/Fort Worth area to perform missional and social justice outreach with the immigrant and refugee population. The men and women first enjoyed a leisurely lunch with the La Posada clients. Then …
