What an incredible week we had serving at the City of Children from July 29-Aug 4, 2006. Our group of teens and adults was of minimal size and were not able to accomplish what larger groups were able to do, but God used us anyway to His glory.
For those who do not know about the City of Children let me give you some information about this wonderful ministry. The City of Children is located on the outskirts of Ensenada on the Baja Peninsula in Mexico and has been in existence since the 1970's. Its purpose is to heal the spiritually, emotionally and physically needy Mexican children. The City of Children is an orphanage, but not just any orphanage. It was created to save the troubled children of Mexico from poverty and abuse and in turn, raise them in a loving Christian environment so that they can come to know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mission groups travel there and over the course of the week usually conduct a VBS, do work projects in and outside the orphanage, and most importantly, just spend time loving and playing with the kids.
Our week was not unlike other previous groups in that we conducted a VBS, did work projects and just spent time with those living there. There is a longing for the gospel among these people. They don't need nor desire to be Americanized but they do need Jesus just like the rest of us. Moreover, as other groups have reported the impact on us is as great as or greater than our impact on them. We go to serve and in turn are served. God is great and God is good!
Because of this ministry, many Mexican children (over 600) have been saved, and hearts have been touched because of God's refuge for his children in Ensenada, Mexico. Because of this ministry, many Americans have been saved and or revived in Christ as well.
To learn more about the work at the City of Children and Baja Missions, and how you too can support this ministry please visit their website at www.cityofchildren.com.
Roger, over and out
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