Hello, God bless you all. My name is Jesus Torres and I have been a pastor for almost 15 years, 10 years in San Diego, California and the last 5 years in Tijuana, BC México.

We were recently informed that the landlord of the location for our church wants to sell the property now that our rental agreement is over. Since the opening of this church, we have been able to reach out to many people from all walks of life and offer various forms of support to them. One of the services we have been able to provide is rehabilitation support for people with drug and alcohol addictions. With the landlord's permission, we have invested into the property and have fixed it up in order to provide these services along with the usual facility needs of a church. Through this example (among others) I hope to demonstrate that this building is more than just its four walls; it's been something we have put sweat and labor into, and we would love to continue the work we are doing here. I have asked the landlord if she can allow us to finance this property, but due to a personal emergency of hers, she is asking for a $80,000 deposit now and is willing to finance the remaining $40,000 balance. Since this came so suddenly, the church nor I have the funds to make such a deposit in so little time. I have done my best to make up some of the funds by putting my own family property for sale, and the members of the church have also been fundraising tirelessly to bring in some money.

I humbly ask for any financial support that you may be able to provide us so that we may continue to move forth with this ministry. We understand that the pandemic has affected many people financially, so we appreciate any amount you can generously give. If you can further your support by sharing this petition with others, we will greatly appreciate it. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions. May God bless you all.

7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." (Matthew 7:7–8)