Gateway Mission Training Center

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About San Matias

Name: Iglesia Anglicana San Matias

People who live there: Fr. Federico Zuniga and his wife Magali

Location: Just above downtown Juarez, overlooking both downtown Juarez and downtown El Paso

Amenities: Electricity, Hot water, Bath House, Heating/Cooling Systems


contact info

San Matias does not have internet, so if you need to contact one of your team members there, the best way is to call directly to Mexico... if you speak Spanish... also, Fr. Dan will have his cell phone with him and has service periodically.

San Matias Phone: To call from U.S. dial 011-52-656-614-4491, keep in mind this will cost you at least $1 a minute

Fr. Dan’s Cell:  915.329.9458


 
 

San Matias Facilities


Our teams stay in Juarez, Mexico at a local church that has retreat and conference center.  These facilities are well-equipped by Mexican standards, complete with electricity, a heating and cooling system, running hot water, a bath house, bunk bed dorms, a small common room, a large common room, a basketball court, and parking inside the facility!


This facility always has someone on location watching the property and is fenced all the way around the lot.  We consider it secure, but as on all mission trips, bring valuables at your own risk, as we can never guarantee against mysterious disappearance of items!  Part of Mexican culture is a natural recycling... when you leave something sitting around, that means it’s up for grabs...


Food is prepared on site, by one of the staff.  It is all mexican and it’s delicious!  Hot salsa is served on the side for people who prefer non-spicy food.  I have never heard complaints, so give it a chance, and always remember the missionary mantra... “Lord, where you lead me I will follow, and what you feed me I will swallow!”


San Matias does not currently have internet, but donations toward setting that up would be greatly appreciated!