Global Ministries joins the College of Bishops of the Methodist Church of Mexico in offering prayers for peace as communities across the country face violence, blockades, and the disruption of daily life in the wake of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, a longtime cartel leader.
We stand in solidarity with the individuals, communities and churches that have been victims of violence; those who are living with uncertainty and fear; and those charged with the difficult work of restoring safety.
We reaffirm God’s call to be instruments of peace and reconciliation—to do no harm, to speak with compassion, and to act in ways that restore trust, uphold human dignity, and rebuild community life.
May God, the Prince of Peace, comfort those who mourn, strengthen those who are afraid, and guide us all toward a future where peace, justice, and love prevail over violence.
– Roland Fernandes
Read the Iglesia Metodista de Mexico Conference A.R. statement posted in Spanish here. An English translation is posted here.
