Coming from different backgrounds and inspired by different things, Alejandro and Beth Oropeza both have a heart for mission work and for helping those in need. “Good News is a good ministry,” she said.
And, Good News at Noon is where Alejandro and Beth, the new directors, spend their days helping others. Alejandro, a former Civil Engineer, felt led by God to go into the ministry and attended Rio Grande Bible Institute. Beth has a Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Alejandro and Beth have lived in Hall County for 17 years and previously in Chihuahua, Mexico. They have dedicated their lives to caring for others and following God’s path for them.
We thank Beth and Alejandro for taking the time to answer some questions about their ministry, life, interests and love of God to share with fellow members of our community.
Question: What inspired you or led you to your current career?
Answer: Beth: “My Grandmother. She had me volunteer at soup kitchens. I knew God called me to do social work.”
Alejandro: “I am from Mexico and a different background. I did not grow up in poverty, but my parents taught me that people have needs and we should meet them when we can.”
Q: Who is the most interesting person you both have met here in Hall County?
A: Beth: “Kennedy Smart.” Alejandro: “Mr. B.” (Founder of Good News at Noon Gene Beckstein)
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
A: Beth: “Cypress.” Alejandro: “Jerusalem or Turkey.”
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Beth: “’Shawshank Redemption.’” Alejandro: “’Back to the Future.’”
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Hall County?
A: Beth: “2Dog Cafe.” Alejandro: “Carrillo El Guero.'”
Q: If you had my job, what question would you ask?
A: “A friend of mine who lived in Africa for most of his life said that when he moved back to America, people always ask ‘What do you do for a living?’ But what people should ask is, ‘Tell me about your family.'”
Q: If you could see any three bands, dead or alive, perform, who would they be?
A: “Amy Grant, John Denver, and Andrea Bocelli.”
Q: What advice would you give a crowd of people?
A: Alejandro: “Learn how to save money and learn to read well.”
Q: Choosing anyone, non-relative: with whom would you love to have lunch with?
A: Beth: “Tim Keller because his way of talking about God is practical and encouraging. For lunch we would take him to El Guero and for dinner we would go to 2 Dog.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hall County?
A: Alejandro: “The variety of people here.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in five or 10 years?
A: Alejandro: “In Cabo San Lucas. Probably somewhere as a missionary.”
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
A: Beth: “Alejandro is a better seamstress than I am.”
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.
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