Jesús Fuente de Vida Update: A Fountain of Life & Hope
Our Ministerio Jesús Fuente de Vida worshipping community, led by Pastora Martha Segundo, has been quietly doing the hard, holy work of showing up for people—in living rooms, in courtrooms, in prisons, and through great fear. Lately, through God’s grace, they've joyfully achieved some very important goals.
Pastora Martha Segundo preaching at Jesús Fuente de Vida in Cole Chapel on September 28, 2025. Photo by Matt Wills Photography.
"It has been a season of grace," Pastora Martha said, "where we have seen the Lord's hand move with power.” We hope to share how God’s love has shined through the faithful service of Ministerio Jesús Fuente de Vida.
Bringing God’s Light into Homes
Not everyone can come to church on Sunday morning. For brohter Baltazar and sister Silvia Hernández, health challenges have kept them home—but that hasn't kept them from being connected to their church family. Members of Jesús Fuente de Vida have been gathering in their home for fellowship, prayer, and worship, and connecting via video calls when distance requires it.
The goal, as Pastora Martha describes it, is simple and profound: "to bring them comfort through the gospel and a word of hope precisely in times of greatest need."
Shining God’s Love Into Prisons
The ministry's reach has even extended into prisons, where they've been bringing a message of spiritual freedom to inmates and supporting two families affected by incarceration—one in the Denton area and one in Gainesville, Georgia.
Walking Alongside Families Through Immigration
For many families in the community, navigating the immigration system can feel overwhelming and isolating. Jesús Fuente de Vida has stepped into that gap—accompanying families to their appointments and making sure no one has to face that process alone.
"We have had the privilege of accompanying several families to their immigration appointments," Pastora Martha shared, "reminding them that they are not alone on this journey."
A Workshop That Changed Something
One of the most moving things happened on May 16th, when Jesús Fuente de Vida hosted a workshop alongside Molly Tampke, chair of the Immigration Task Force of the Church & Society Committee, and Jorge Córdova. Designed specifically for undocumented community members navigating fear and uncertainty, the event brought together approximately seven families and provided protection for 14 children by helping families create legal guardianship documents—ensuring that in the event of being detained by ICE, their children will go to trusted loved ones instead of CPS.
"Seeing the smiles on those children and the relief on the parents' faces confirms to us that every effort is worth it," Pastora Martha reflected. “None of this would be possible without the backing of a community that believes in love in action and the power of prayer.”
Those families, she said, now carry "a seed of peace" in their hearts. In times like these, that is no small thing.
For the families this ministry has walked alongside, prayed with, and shown up for, Jesús Fuente de Vida—"Jesus, Fountain of Life”—isn't just a name. It's a lived reality. As Pastora Martha put it: “May we move forward, continuing to be that fountain of life and hope for those who need it most."
Members of the Jesús Fuente de Vida worship community gathered for a group photo in Ivey Garden.
Ministerio Jesús Fuente de Vida wants to offer thanks to the larger FUMC Denton community being part of this ministry through your care and prayers. “We recognize with all our hearts that none of this would have been possible without your dedication, your time, and the immense love you always show for our community.”
If you’d like to learn more about Jesús Fuente de Vida or support their work, reach out to Pastora Martha Segundo.