Mexico Orphan Mission

November 2023

James 1:27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

In January, Casa Hogar will celebrate 10 years of serving children! This newsletter is dedicated to remembering the past and giving thanks for the faithfulness of God.

In the early 2000s, Geno Rodriguez and a handful of Auburn ex-football players with big hearts went to Panuco Vera Cruz to build a church for Geno's mom in his hometown. They continued to return year after year. Because of the increasing number of children in danger in Mexico, they eventually built an orphanage for the church to run. But God had other ideas. This group from Alabama and Florida formed a non-profit and named it Mexico Orphan Mission. They continue to support and invest in Casa Hogar de Esperanza (House of Hope). Read more about the beginning here.

Board members share memorable moments with the children at Casa Hogar

Tom Lowery remembers...

The highlight of my family's first trip to Casa Hogar was loading some 20 kids up in a van and taking them to a water park. Many had never been swimming before. To see the amazement and joy on their faces, many of whom have been ravaged by abusive parents, is an experience I will never take for granted.

When "A" was six years old, her mother sold her into prostitution. At 18 she came to Casa Hogar emotionally scarred. She'd stare in the distance unsmiling. We provided bicycles to replace two very old broken ones. When the bicycles arrived, she hardly looked at them but eventually watched the other children ride. One year later I returned and saw what a year of love at Casa Hogar had done for "A." She rode bicycles with the other children, smiled, and helped with chores. I myself was smiling on the inside while tears rolled down my face on the outside. Thank you, Jesus!

Frank Stankunas ( 10 years later with same child)

Serving the Lord with my buddies and family, building something bigger than me is a gift. These kids are thriving, healthy and happy, and they love the Lord.

An unexpected twist to Casa Hogar that we didn't see coming was that it would become a foster home for the community. We have a good relationship with the local police and DIF (US version of DHR). When they need to get a child in a home for one night, one week, or one year, they bring them to us.

Our language, color, and culture are different but the Lord we serve is the same. It's a spiritual thing. If I could bottle up the love and gratitude these kids give us when we visit and give that to others, the world would be a much better place.

Tony Wallace writes...

My first impression of Casa Hogar was of a three-year-old girl who went immediately to Chris Jones and held up her arms to be picked up. Soon she fell asleep in his arms. I am blessed to be a part of MOM, to see the love of Christ played out in action.

MOM is exactly the type of ministry I feel is of tremendous importance. These children's lives will be changed forever. The staff works tirelessly and at incredibly low costs to care for and minister to the children. We want to follow the Biblical mandate to care for widows and orphans and we want to share that vision with others.

On our last day, "M" wanted to thank our team for building a soccer field and providing each child with a uniform complete with a name and a number. He was so overcome with emotion that he burst into tears and couldn't speak. It was beautiful.

With God's continued blessing, I hope Casa Hogar will continue to grow, that the ministry will flourish, that the children will grow up productive, godly young people who love Christ and demonstrate that love to others.

Tim Garner reflects ...

It was always amazing to see how God provided every time we went to work on the orphanage. We would be worried about not having everything we needed for the week of construction but it would always show up. It was like seeing mini miracles right before your eyes.

I'll never forget having our revival event in the square downtown and Geno preached. Afterwards so many came forward to receive Christ and I had the opportunity to receive some of the people and walk them through receiving Him. Juan was there to help translate for me but it was as if no translation was needed. We both somehow knew what the other person was saying. It was amazing!

Will you help us continue to rescue children and change futures?

Casa Hogar has ministered to more than 400 children in the last 10 years. Not only does this home provide long-term care to children, it also serves as a short-term foster home in emergency situations.

We operate on a $6,000 monthly budget.

Approximately 20 children live here at any given time.

100% of donation amount goes to the orphanage.

Mail check to Mexico Orphan Mission

P.O. Box 401

Leeds, AL 35094

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