Back to School

  It was back to school for all of the kids this past Monday! Some were very excited and some were not ready for summer to be over.  The kids have been enjoying adjusting back into school mode over this past week. For some kids, this is their first time in school, first time to middle school, first time to high school, and first time to college. All of the kids seem to be adjusting well. This week is a typical back to school week as the kids are gathering all the materials and books they need for each class. We are excited to be on a regular schedule of school, homework, bible studies, and free time each day.

  The new building is getting closer and closer to being done each day. It looks so beautiful and it has been so fun to see the finishing touches be put on. Roberto and Uriel have been working hard the past few weeks to build closets for each room, and they are looking great!  We are hoping for the boys to move in in early September. Everyone is excited for the new building to be finished as it is a huge blessing and necessity for the boys at Casa Hogar. 

  Other than back to school and the new building, not many new things are happening here at Casa Hogar. As always we would love for you to be partnering with us in prayer! Here is how you can be specifically praying for Casa Hogar: pray that the kids would all be able to adjust well to their new school schedules, pray that the kids who are in new grades/schools would feel comfortable and adjust quickly to their new environment, pray that as we have bible studies each week the Lord would come and meet with each child here, and pray that the new building would be completed quickly so that the boys can move in soon! As always, please pray for each kid here, pray that they would come to know the Lord Jesus as their savior. Pray that each kid would be able to taste and see that the Lord is good. Pray for each of the leaders here at Casa Hogar. Pray that they would have energy, patience, and love to minister to each of the kids here. 

  Thank you for loving this ministry and praying for it continually. The Lord is truly working through your prayers. We cannot do this without your partnership in prayer! 

August Already?!

   I cannot believe it is already August! June and July flew by and the kids only have a couple more weeks before school starts back again. I am so thankful for the work that the Lord did in and through each team that came to share the love of Christ at Casa Hogar this summer. Each week was unique and special for the kids and it is evident that the Lord worked through each person that came to visit. So many of the kids are already looking forward to seeing you all again. As we head into a new school year, the kids are spending time enjoying the little bit of break they have left by playing with each other around Casa Hogar as well as going to visit friends and family.
   As you can see in the picture above, the Lord's beauty is evident here at Casa Hogar, but if you have been blessed to have visited here you know that the Lord's beauty shines through each and every kid here much more than any sunset could. Thank you to each one of you that took a week out of your summer to love these kids and show them Christ's beauty. I am blown away daily by how the Lord uses this place to help people see His glory.
   As the school year rapidly approaches, I ask you to join me in prayer for a few things. First, pray that the kids would be able to rest and enjoy their last few weeks of summer break. Pray that we would have lots of fellowship that brings us closer not only to each other, but also to Christ. Pray that the Lord would continue to work in the hearts of all us here at Casa Hogar. Pray that the new building would be completed soon and the move into a new home for the boys would be a smooth transition.
  Thank you to every one of you that has been faithful in prayer for this place. We cannot do this without your prayers! Praise the Lord for the work He has done and is continuing to do this summer.

"The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
    and all the peoples see his glory.
For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth;
    you are exalted far above all gods.
Light is sown for the righteous,
    and joy for the upright in heart.
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
    and give thanks to his holy name!"
Psalm 97:6,9,11-12