After over 60 hours on buses, we have arrived here in Bolivia. It seems surreal that another month has started.
This month our team is working with Nacer Ministries.
In 1997, the first Nacer home…named ‘Hogar Nacer’…was started as a place for boys who have lived on the streets of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Since that time the ministry has grown with the addition of three more homes. These homes work with children that have been abused, abandoned, or orphaned. Their missions is to help each person to find his way to rehabilitation by means of a true encounter with God.
On a more specific note, my team and I are currently staying in Santa Cruz, Bolivia visiting each of the Nacer homes and catching a glimpse of their vision. On Monday morning we are taking a 6 hour bus ride to our permanent ministry site for the month.
My team and I will be staying in the Postrervalle home. This home specifically is for families consisting of brothers and sisters who have been orphaned. We will be living on the facility with the children this month. What we know as of right now is that that we may be helping the kids get ready for school, organizing games, assisting with chores, teaching Bible lessons, and simply sharing with them the Love of Christ by coming along side them wherever they are in life.
Bolivia Statistics
14% of the populations lives under $1 a day
21% of the children ages 5-14 work
25,000 children die before 5 years old as a result of diseases that can be cured.
2,300 children inhale glue, paint thinner, and other types of chemicals to alleviate the pain caused by hunger and cold.
Of the children in the street, 60% have left their homes because of domestic violence, 20% because of lack food, and another 20% are simply abandoned in the streets by their parents.
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God is moving through my hands and feet.
He is showing up…and His work is being accomplished.
Here’s the thing.
I still need to raise $3,027.98 or I will be sent home and will not be able to finish this year.
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It goes without saying that every bit helps.
Thank you in advance to those who are willing to jump on board with God’s vision for this year.
