Led by God Martín prays in the second bedroom of his home in Jasper, Ind. on Sept. 5, 2018. Martín prays multiple times throughout the day. He prays before going to work, after coming home from work and with his family before going to sleep. “I know it’s not my country,” Martín said. “I thank God I’m here.” Landon Jesus Chancho Facundo, 13, left, Martín, and Allen David Chancho Facundo, 7, embrace each other at their home in Jasper on Sept. 5, 2018. Martín plays with his sons every day after coming home from work at Farbest Foods. Martin kisses his wife, Ruth Aglaeé Facundo Chapa, before going back to work at Farbest Foods in Huntingburg on Dec. 26. Ruth brings food to eat lunch with Martin during his lunch break 3 to 4 times a week. Ruth is pregnant and expecting a baby boy in April 2019. Martín listens as missionary Laila Wilcox of Beaver Creek, Oregon, teaches an English class at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Jasper, Ind. on Dec. 4, 2018. “I want to learn English to make more white friends,” Martín said when the missionaries asked the class why they wanted to learn English. Martín’s son, Allen, motivated him to improve his English skills. Ruth points at Allen and Martin while playing a game with young churchgoers at Iglesia Nueva Vida in Jasper, Ind. on Oct. 27, 2018. Martin and Ruth led various games that incorporated lessons to learn more about God. Martín and brother in Christ Mario Posada of Jasper, right, pray with Felix Marez at Felix’s home in Huntingburg, Ind. on Nov. 10, 2018. Martín met Felix at Mor For Less and asked if he wanted to learn more about God, which Felix agreed to. Martín set up a home visit with Felix to help him reignite his love for God. Mario and Martín prayed for Felix’s health and recovery from a knee surgery he had on Oct. 8. Martín makes occasional home visits in the hopes that people will follow God after sharing God’s word with them. Martin puts on his jacket to return to work after eating lunch at Farbest Foods in Huntingburg, Ind. on Dec. 26, 2018. Martin has been employed with Farbest Foods since 2001. Allen, left, Martín, Ruth and Landon sleep together in the bedroom of their home in Jasper, Ind. on Dec. 26, 2018. With the second bedroom of their home being used for storage, the Chancho family shares their sleeping space in one room.
