The Hispanic ministry of El Mesias began in 1960 at FUMC New Orleans.   It was led by lay leader Larry Dominguez, who attended FUMC.   As the group grew, it was led by Rev. Robert Eaker and met in the FUMC chapel.  Rev. Eaker and the membership felt that it was necessary to translate all this work at the Felicity UMC in New Orleans.
            After having its ups and downs, the Hispanic church re-started in 1979 at FUMC under the leadership of Rev. Juan and Martha Sanfiel.  After Rev. Juan Sanfiel’s death, his wife Martha continued the ministry as they moved to the Messiah United Methodist Church in Kenner.  She was followed by Rev. Benjamin Santana (1992-95), Rev. John Higginbotham (1996), and Rev. Judy Shema (1996-99).  
            Since June 1, 1999, El Mesias has been under the Missionaries of the General Board of Global Ministries.  They have been led by Maribel Mojica and Rev. Samuel and Saray Calvo.  As the membership of Messiah diminished, it was decided to join congregations in 2004.  
            The church continues to meet the needs of Hispanics in the metropolitan area, conducting GED classes in Spanish, English classes (ESL) and Spanish classes, and a weekly Spanish radio station.