Abner & Alisson Mejia
Missionaries in Honduras
Testimony
Abner: I trusted the Lord during a Vacation Bible School when I was 7 years old. When I was 14, I was chosen as a deacon in my local church. I participated in different ministries including: youth group leader, AWANA leader, among others. I confirmed my call to ministry during a missions conference in 2001. I graduated from two theological seminaries and am currently studying a Master’s degree in Transformational Leadership.
Alisson: I met Christ as my Lord and Savior when I was 5 years old. God used my grandmother to lead me to Christ. From a very young age, I was involved in various ministries of my local church, such as the music ministry, missions, ministry with children and teenagers. God gave me the opportunity to graduate as a dental surgeon. My prayer was that God would use my hands and my profession to serve Him. I always prayed that God would give me a servant of His as a husband. For 15 years I have served alongside my husband in different places and in different ways. We were married on January 16, 2010. God has given us two beautiful children: Ian Andrés and Ellie Sophia.
Ministry
Evangelism: Every week we serve over 100 children from a public school, who attend our Bible club. We sing, play, and teach a Bible lesson. Many of these children have made a decision for Christ and all of them hear the Gospel every week.
Discipleship: Every week we serve a small group in a community called El Porvenir. Together we study various topics on the Christian life. Our meeting is in the houses of the brothers. God has also allowed us to reach others for Christ through our Bible study group.
Leadership training: Abner is a teacher at the Mobile Bible Institute and is also a guest professor at some seminaries and Bible institutes. Abner has been involved in Biblical and theological training for almost 20 years.
Social Assistance: Community Clinic and Mobile Clinic: Alisson practices her dental profession to serve the community in general and the people of God. She provides free preventative care to over 90 children at a day care center for single mothers and low-income children. She also visits rural communities to serve children and adults free of charge. These visits include evangelism and delivery of clothing, toys, and food kits.
Learning Resource Center: This ministry includes a library and a small computer lab. The idea is to serve public school children who do not have access to a library. It also teaches the basics of computer use.
We are also involved in our local church. Abner is currently a member of the pastoral team and regularly preaches and teaches God’s Word. Alisson serves in the music ministry and also in a Bible study group geared toward women.
Favorite Scripture
Abner:
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” ~ Matthew 9:36
Alisson:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” ~ Joshua 1:9
About Us
What are some of your Hobbies?
Abner: I really like cooking for others because it is a way to serve and share with others. I really like playing ping pong. I also enjoy watching documentaries about history and nature..
Alisson: I like the arts in general. I especially enjoy painting and creating crafts. I also enjoy baking cakes and preparing food for my family and friends. We both enjoy taking family trips with our children Ian Andres and Ellie Sophia.
What is an adventure you would like to go on?
Abner: I would like to visit Israel because much of the biblical history took place there.
Alisson: My ancestors were from China, so one day I would like to visit this country.
Who from the Bible would you like to meet in Heaven?
We would both like to talk face to face with Jesus and see the face of the One who loved us so much that He gave His life on a cross for us.