Colombian
Children’s Home
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| Teen Girls |
Amos Schwartz, the father of James
who is acting director in Colombia at the Children’s Home recently sent out a news letter. Amos shares how they got involved with the
home about 10 years ago and their continued involvement. They have established a board of directors to
oversee and coordinate volunteers who want to go down from the Mennonite
churches. They are also very involved in the chicken farm project at the
home. Income from the farm is providing
some income for operating expenses.
At this time we are covering their weekly food cost of $300
a week. We also send down some money for
utilities from people who regularly donate for this. A big THANK YOU to each of you. Your care of the children is felt in real
“shoe leather” down there, providing a secure environment.
We are so very grateful to our youth who have volunteered and
spent 6 months and some much longer serving at the home. These children come with huge hurts of loss
and rejection and each one needs the comfort and love of God shown in a real
person. You have made a difference for
eternity.
The directors of the home have faced one of their most
challenging years. Jaime has been
hospitalized several times with life threatening infections stemming from his
long term battle with cancer. He has
also been facing some long term legal challenges that have been draining
emotionally. So please remember him in your prayers. He has been replaced by James Schwartz in
most daily duties but is yet so needed as a constant consultant. Reubella continues dividing her time between
the home and caring for Jaime. Her son Cesar and his wife Jenny oversee child
care.
Thanks again for caring and sharing!
Anna Marie Nissley
