Casa de Ninos Frank Gonzales Newsletter

Jeanne C. Gonzales Sixtos, Editor Volume No. 1 Issue No. 1 October, 2000

30 CHILDREN ARE LIVING AT CASA DE NINOS!!

Since it's inception 30 years ago, we have provided a Christian home for orphaned and abandoned children in the state of Nayarit. What an awesome privilege and responsibility God has entrusted to us. We couldn't do it without compassionate, caring people like you! Children come to us with so much "baggage" from the past physical, emotional and sexual abuse and the knowledge that no one wants them. When they arrive, the first thing they hear is that someone does care… that Jesus loves them and so do we. Within weeks many of them have opened their bruised and bleeding hearts to Jesus and He begins to transform them

MEET SAUL!

Saul is an 8 yr.old who came to us almost a year ago. His parents are both in the local prison. Saul lived with his grandmother but she was unable to control him and he spent most of his days and nights "in the streets" of Tepic. Many different people physically and sexually abused him. Saul carries a great deal of fear, confusion, and anger inside of him. Frequently it erupts and he lashes out in great rage at whatever or whoever is nearby. He has literally kept the entire staff on their knees before the Lord, seeking love, strength, patience, and the wisdom to know how to deal with this precious hurting child. In speaking with our Director, Irma, recently, she said that he still has his rages, but that they are not as frequent. Please pray with us for Saul, for the staff, and for the other children who live with him.

GOD IS ABLE!!

Our Christian School Opens its Doors to Tepic!

The College of Rachel Lindsay Toal, our Accelerated Christian Education program, is ready to offer this type of education to the community. We have four full-time teachers as well as the director, Karina Rasmussen. Karina says, "We are so excited about this new opportunity to share Christian education with others… The children are adapting very well to their new companions and teachers…we believe that we are seeing good fruit; God's plans are to teach and equip the children so that His purpose will be completed in their lives. Our school can be an important instrument in God's hands to bring this to pass."

*Note: We need several computers for the school. Pray about helping us with this project.

**To our Donors: Thank you so much for your financial support. We couldn't do it without you! To those who are considering becoming a supporter, WE NEED YOU!! Our monthly budget is between $4,000-$5,000 and we desperately need faithful donors who will send their financial support every month. Please let us hear from you today!

Baptist Church in Georgia agrees to receive donations and give tax-deductible receipts to donors!

We want to thank the Oconee Heights Baptist Church in Athens, Georgia, for their willingness to donate their time and effort to receive the donations that are sent for the Casa de Ninos. You can be assured that every dollar you send for the children goes directly to the Orphanage account. Nothing is taken out for operating expenses.

Several of the youth from Oconee Heights and Salem Baptist Churches spent 5 days in August doing work projects on the Orphanage buildings and grounds. They spent quality time with the children and shared the love of Jesus with them. Wouldn't you like to be a part of a Missions Team like this? Ask us about it!!

***Special Note: We now have a website! www.casadeninos.org, or you can email us at tepic@casadeninos.org. Come Visit us!!