Chuy and Maria Avila 3404 Morelos Drive Laredo, Texas 78046 Chuy's Birthday: May 31 Maria's Birthday: April 13 Hometown: Juarez, Mexico Children: Claudia, Javier, Rafael, Lidia Hobbies: Reading, witnessing, collecting eagle figurines and coffee mugs Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 40:31

When you see a sombrero, think of the Avilas in Texas! Chuy is a church planter missionary in Laredo. He helps churches in the area work together to share the gospel. He also helps start new churches for people groups like cowboys and Hispanics.

Read his story: Planting churches, family by family 

Video: "One Laredo Family"

Hispanic People Portrait 
 

Mexican People Portrait 
 

Cowboy People Portrait 

People Portraits help you pray for the peoples of North America. They provide snapshots of cultural groups and communities, filled with specific information to assist your ministry in reaching and connecting with various people groups. Share them with your church to learn what you can do among a people group to join God on mission. People Portraits are great for mission leaders, prayer coordinators, and small group leaders! They are quick and easy to read. Find more people portraits at www.churchplantingvillage.net/peopleportraits .