tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66884200561011449132024-03-12T16:45:47.032-07:00Katie at Casa Hogar Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586538117737889851noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688420056101144913.post-76558818968933480362017-03-13T09:41:00.002-07:002017-03-13T09:41:54.720-07:00Here Come the Teams <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow! What a great week we had here with Mercer RUF last week at Casa Hogar. Through many sore arms, backs, and legs, this Mercer team worked so hard throughout the whole week, but most importantly they loved the kids at Casa Hogar so well! Throughout the week of VBS, the team went through creation, fall, redemption, and a personal testimony explaining how we all have our own stories and are all a part of this bigger story of redemption. What a beautiful story it is and I am so thankful for the Mercer RUF team sharing their lives with the kids of Casa Hogar so that all of us might know Jesus more. I ask you to join me in praying that we would all have a better understand of this story of redemption in Jesus and that through learning the story we might fall more in love with Him. Thank you Mercer RUF for coming to Casa Hogar and spending time with us, you truly are loved and a blessing in our home! </div>
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Mercer RUF was the first team of the year and they have us excited for the many more teams to come in the next coming spring and summer months. I ask you to pray for teams, for the staff of Casa Hogar, and for the kids of Casa Hogar as teams and interns will be coming in and out over the next few months. We are so excited that spring is here and that summer is just around the corner! If you are interested in coming to visit us this summer please feel free to contact me at kescott420@gmail.com. </div>
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Thank you again to Mercer RUF for the wonderful work you did last week and all the relationships you continued and the new ones you made. God bless you and to God be all the glory! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586538117737889851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688420056101144913.post-21400514320441996812017-01-16T14:43:00.000-08:002017-01-16T14:43:26.383-08:00Official Building Inauguration <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a beautiful celebration this past Saturday was as we celebrated the work that the Lord has done through many companies, organizations, and churches to make this new building official. We were able to come together with many friends to celebrate the gift of a brand new building for the boys that many of you have worked on, given money to, or prayed for. Thank you to all of you that have helped make this building a reality! But above all else, praise the Lord for the many people He used to bring this new building to Casa Hogar. It is so evident that the Lord is working in this place and it is wonderful to be able to stop, come together in prayer, and celebrate the wonderful works the Lord is doing in and through Casa Hogar.</div>
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As we head towards the end of January and the month of February, I ask you to pray for the children as they head back into school mode. Pray that over these typically harder to concentrate months, the kids would be excited about learning and be able to focus in school. </div>
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Thank you to all of you who made this building a reality. Praise be to our wonderful God and Father. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586538117737889851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688420056101144913.post-47531103215718108662016-12-20T10:07:00.000-08:002016-12-20T10:07:19.143-08:00Feliz Navidad!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a busy, but wonderful month here at Casa Hogar! We are so excited that Christmas is just a few days away! We were so thankful that FPC Macon and Orangewood Churches were able to come and celebrate Christmas with us for a few days. Both of these groups were a huge blessing for all of us here at Casa Hogar. We have also had the gift of having many people from around Acapulco come to celebrate Christmas here at the orphanage. The kids have had a blast between the visitors, parties, food, presents, and dancing! God has truly blessed us this Christmas season here at Casa Hogar. I ask you to continue to pray that through the craziness of this month that we would continue to put Jesus at the middle. Pray that we would remember why Christmas is such an amazing day for each one of us. </div>
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Another HUGE blessing this month at Casa Hogar is that the boys were able to move in to their new dorm!! We are so thankful to all of you who helped make this new building become a reality for the boys of Casa Hogar. All praise and thanks be to God, who provided this new home and used so many hands to build this house. Praise the Lord because this building is truly and ultimately a gift that He has provided. All glory and praise to our God who knows our needs and provides for each one of us. </div>
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All of us here at Casa Hogar want to wish you a very Merry Christmas. We hope that you are able to experience Jesus in a whole new way this Christmas season. Thank you to all of you who love us here at Casa Hogar and show us Jesus each day through your love, support, encouragement, and prayers. </div>
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FELIZ NAVIDAD Y PROSPERO AÑO</div>
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way point of my year here at Casa Hogar, I wanted to share with you all why I
love this place so much, and I think that as I explain why, you will see that
it is the people that make this place so wonderful. Typically I use this blog
just to update what is happening here, but today I want you to be able to see
the glory that God is receiving through this place. I first came to Casa Hogar
when I was 15 years old and when I came home from that trip, I remember telling
my parents I was going to live there one day. If you have been to Casa Hogar
you have felt this feeling to some extent, you may not plan to live here one
day, but I am guessing you definitely were changed by this place in a
significant way. Why? Well because the beauty of God and his creation is so
evident and vividly seen through the kids and the leaders of Casa Hogar. No,
this place is not perfect, but there is something about it that is just
intangible and inexplicable, something that if you have been here you know exactly
what I am talking about. I cannot express to you how much I have grown as a
person because of how these kids have loved me and shown me what loving like
Jesus truly means. You see these kids took me, a foreigner who does not belong
in this land, and made me feel like a part of this family. That’s why I love
this place; they are a family. They love each other so much; yes they have
their differences and hardships as any other family would, but what is
astonishing is that they love those who are outsiders without reservation. If
you visit here they embrace you and love you as their own. The leaders and the
kids here have an enormous heart for other people and have taught me so well to
love everyone around me regardless of whether we have everything in common or
nothing in common. The body of Christ is an amazing gift from our Savior
because we are able to fall in love with Him more because of how his people
love each other. In fact, Jesus tells us that this is how the world will know
we are Christ’s disciples if we love one another. I wanted to write about how
special this place is because I want to encourage you that Jesus is working.
That He is making all things new and is making brokenness whole again. Casa
Hogar is the Lord’s house and part of the body of Christ, and I am so thankful
for everyone who has come to visit this place to love on these kids and remind
them that the body of Christ is bigger than just one church or city. I made the
video posted below so that you can understand and know a little more about Casa
Hogar. While we all may have different types of “missions” in this world, we
are all one body working towards one goal of glorifying God and enjoying Him
forever. There are so many different ways you can support this beautiful
ministry at Casa Hogar, but the biggest and most powerful way is by praying for
this place. Pray that Jesus would continue to move in this place and use this
place to bring His name glory. Pray that each of these kids would be able to
see that they do have a family in the body of Christ. Pray that these kids
would understand how desperately loved they are by a perfect Father, who will
never ever abandon them. Pray that any group, organization, worker, etc. that
comes into this home would see the power of Jesus and would see that God is
working in this place. In a world of brokenness, we look to a King who promises
to make all things new and we praise Him when we are able to see these glimpses
of the beauty to come through things as simple as a smiling and laughing child who
has no reason to smile or laugh by the world’s standards. Thank you to each and
every one of you who has supported this ministry and loved these kids. If you
would like to be more involved or know other ways that you can support these
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It has been an exciting month here at Casa Hogar! Mostly because we recently celebrate Mexican Independence Day. We were able to go to Jesús de Nazaret and celebrate with the church body by watching native dances, eating traditional Mexican food, and of course shouting "Viva Mexico" many times. It was a great time celebrating this country. Of course the kids also enjoyed having Friday off and an extended weekend because of it. We spent the weekend playing lots of soccer and enjoying each others fellowship. </div>
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We are so excited at how close the boys are to moving into the new building! As you can see it is a beautiful building. Praise the Lord for such a wonderful gift! Thank you to all of you who have helped see that this building gets built and made. The boys will officially move in at the beginning of October as the finishing touches are being put on now. Please pray for the transition to the new building. Pray that we would be able to move everything efficiently and that everything would go smoothly.</div>
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Thank you to all of you how have prayed for and supported this wonderful place. The Lord truly is moving and working in Casa Hogar. Please continue to pray for all of the kids and the leaders here. Pray that the Lord would continue to bless this place and continue to use this place to show His glory. Praise be to the Lord for His daily mercies and blessings! </div>
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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.</div>
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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. </div>
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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. </div>
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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.<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
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There are many things to be thankful for here at Casa Hogar, but I want to take a moment to explain to you why I am so thankful that the Lord has blessed Casa Hogar with some of the most gracious, kind, and loving leaders around. Pictured above is Iliana. Iliana helps serve as the Public Relations chair for Casa Hogar, but she does so much more than all that the title of Public Relations typically entails. Iliana serves any and every team, person, or foreigner that comes to serve at Casa Hogar. She helps everyone feel welcome while visiting Casa Hogar and Acapulco and truly makes it feel that it is home. She has such a heart that is willing to serve in any and every way that she can. It is a pleasure to work alongside her as she loves deeply, serves graciously, and walks with the Lord daily. Casa Hogar is made up of such a special staff. From Hermano Alejandro who is known as the Dad of Casa Hogar, to Laura and David who help with homework and driving the kids to school, to Aurelio who drives the kids and teams anywhere they need to go, to Lupita who serves as a mother to the younger and older girls, to Roberto who loves on the older boys, to Doña Isabel who cares and loves on the younger boys, this staff is truly something special. There are so many other people who have a part in serving Casa Hogar in ways outside of being with the kids daily that I have not named, but I am so thankful for their service to the kids as well. For many of us, we are blessed to know what it is like to grow up in a loving household, but for these kids who have seen heartache and sometimes tragedy through their homes, they have not experienced a God honoring and loving household until they are here at Casa Hogar. The staff does an incredible job of making this place home. Making it a place where kids can grow up learning of Jesus and watching these leaders love Jesus. If you have ever been blessed to come to Casa Hogar you know the exact home atmosphere about which I am talking because it is contagious. The love of Jesus is shining here at Casa Hogar in so many ways and much of that is due to the leaders here at Casa Hogar. It is a blessing to serve alongside them daily and watch each of them lay down their crowns at the feet of Jesus so that His name might be known. I ask you to join me in prayer for each of these leaders as they love on these kids and point them to Jesus. Pray that the would be energized and rejuvenated daily through Jesus love and grace. Pray that they would have discernment and wisdom on how best to love these kids. And pray that Jesus would come and meet with them daily, filling up their cups so that they might pour out to others. </div>
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We have a couple weeks break between teams here for Casa Hogar, and then my church, FPC Macon, comes down July 15th and I could not be more excited!! After our team comes, Orangewood Presbyterian is our last team of the summer! I know that the kids are beyond excited for our team and Orangewood's team to come as both churches have had a long lasting relationship over the years with Casa Hogar. The kids are finally finishing up school this week and headed into summer break. Pray that the kids would have a nice transition out of the school year and a restful summer vacation! Pray that the Lord would begin to prepare FPC and Orangewood to come serve here so soon. </div>
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Thank you for all your prayers and support of Casa Hogar. The Lord moves in mighty ways through prayer.</div>
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It has been a great past couple of weeks here at Casa Hogar! Between the team from Christ Covenant in Florida last week to the team from Nashville and Birmingham this week, the Lord has been working in many ways. I wanted to share the picture above to tell you a little bit about my brother Giovanni because the Lord sure is working in and through this young man. Giovanni is currently studying engineering in college, but for the past year or so he has also been a leader for the youth of the church of Jesús de Nazaret here in Acapulco. Gio's love for the Lord is so evident as he is so eager to share the gospel with any and everyone he comes in contact with. Gio has been sharing the gospel and explaining his mission with each of the groups that have come to serve here at Casa Hogar. It is an incredible thing to hear the same good news of Jesus in a completely different language than your own because it helps us to see how big our God is. I am thankful that the Lord has raised up Gio to be a witness for Him to the youth of Acapulco and I am excited to come alongside him and his other leaders to share the good news of Jesus throughout this city. I am excited for the week ahead as this team of 13 has already started making strong bonds with the kids. The new building is getting closer and closer to being completed everyday and we are so excited. Pray that the Lord would give us energy to work hard and love on the kids well this week. Pray that the gospel would be seen in all that we do. Again, thank you all for your many prayers. We appreciate the love and prayers you give to Casa Hogar.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586538117737889851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688420056101144913.post-75124839582490451952016-06-19T18:21:00.000-07:002016-06-19T18:21:01.730-07:00Here Comes the Crazy Summer <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday, a team of 40 from Christ Covenant Presbyterian in Florida came to visit Casa Hogar for the week. We are so excited for them to come alongside us and serve the kids this week. They are an energetic group that is ready to serve in whatever ways are needed. The kids are excited that this church is here because it is their third time visiting Casa Hogar and there are many familiar faces that have returned to continue the friendships that have been established over the years. This week we are looking forward to painting and cleaning the boys rooms as well as helping out a little bit on the new building. As you can see in the picture above, the new building is getting so close to being finished and we are so excited!!! Can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for this team over the next week. Pray for safety for the team in all that they do. Also pray that as they share the gospel with these kids that their words would be clear and the kids would have open hearts and minds to receive the word of the Lord. Thank you for all of your prayers and support!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586538117737889851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688420056101144913.post-63472413800135868202016-06-04T17:10:00.000-07:002016-06-04T17:10:47.571-07:0011 Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As most of you know starting June 16th I will be serving at Casa Hogar orphanage in Acapulco, Mexico for the next year of my life. This is something I have been praying about for the past 8 years and I am so encouraged that the Lord has opened the door for me to serve at Casa Hogar. This is my first blog post of hopefully many from this blog, all about my journey to Casa Hogar for the next year! I cannot believe that I leave in just 11 short days, and what is even more exciting is my first team as an official Casa Hogar Intern will be there in 13 days! We have 5 teams coming to serve at Casa Hogar this summer and I absolutely cannot wait to be down there helping. My hope with this blog is that you are updated on the things that are happening in Casa Hogar and the city of Acapulco through the work of Jesús de Nazaret (the Presbyterian Church in Acapulco). I am excited to see what the Lord has in store for Casa Hogar, Jesús de Nazaret, and myself for the next year! If you would like to receive prayer letters and updates on what is happening with me personally you can email katiescott420@gmail.com.<br />
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En Cristo,<br />
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