“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”  Mark 10: 15

No food at the Inn, no presents under the tree!  That’s the scene we found last December at the Brazos de Amor Children’s home in Agua Prieta, Mexico.   There was very little food in the pantry and only a few gifts under the tree, too few for over twenty children.  The propane tanks used for cooking, heating water and keeping their homes warm were nearly empty.

Several quick emotion filled phone calls to my friend and Vice President of Concern International Dave DeVries and others who are passionate about the orphanage set the wheels of compassion, love and generosity into motion.  After posting on Facebook, Twitter and the Web Page things really started happening.  In Mexico I started getting your phone calls and e-mails!  “I want to pledge $100 for food,”  “We as a family will buy presents for 2, 4 or 6 children  ,”  “Have a propane tank filled and send us the bill.” 

Your response and generosity were amazing!  In one short week you provided presents for every child and staff member, you filled the pantry and freezers with food and filled every propane tank on the compound.  As God’s children and faithful servants you came through in a BIG WAY!  I want to continue expressing our thanks for your generous contribution for these precious children.

Because of your actions last Christmas, and the opportunity to visit Mexico this past June, there are two churches in Grand Rapids, Michigan making sure that there are presents under the tree this Christmas.  They are collecting gifts of a sweat suit, socks, underwear, a toy and a goody bag for everyone at the Children’s Home.

 WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP making Christmas and the winter months a special time for all of the children and staff at Brazos de Amor.  We need funds   to get the gifts to Mexico, and there is always the need for food and propane this time of year.  At our July Picnic and Auction we raised funds for three tanks of propane. During this time of year we go through a tank of propane every two weeks (a tank costs $650.00). I would love to report back to you that we were able to leave Mexico with the pantry and freezers full and ALL of the propane tanks filled!  We are also struggling each month to come up with enough operating funds for Brazos de Amor and Concern International.

                 None of this can happen without YOUR HELP!!