Looking for Christamas Angels....

Have you ever experienced a day that you wished would never end? Yesterday was one of those days for me. We took a day trip with a group of kids that God has allowed our family to walk with the past 8 months. Most of the kids come from neglected or impoverished homes. They are bused to a center every Monday and live an institutional life during the week, allowing them an opportunity to eat and attend school.

We were able to accompany these kids to the state fair yesterday. We had an amazing time jumping on air trampolines, we all rode on a roller coaster, entered to view robotic display of dinosaurs, and ended with a ham and cheese sandwiches at our car...

However the joy did not come from being able to help with the charter bus, getting them on a ride, or providing lunch.. It was seeing the genuine smiles. It is seeing a new confidence that is only in a child who knows he/she is loved. It was talking with the director and hearing her testimony about how much the kids have changed ....

I thank God for allowing our family to be such a personal part in the lives of these precious ones! As we are preparing for Christmas, my heart became very heavy! How do I provide a Christmas for these precious ones! WWJD? (What would Jesus do?) We try to give the best to these children.

We would like to provide each child with a warm and precious gift this Christmas. However it is difficult with our limited income. We are hoping to find Christmas Angels, agents of God's love in the Church Universal out there who can help to bring Hope and Love to them...

There are about 50 kids and we are trying to budget about $20 per child (This will cover for gift and a Christmas party for all of the children) ... Our family will be placing a new stove in the cafeteria.

You can see the kids pictures on my facebook page. If anyone is interested in becoming a Christmas Angel for one of the children or a group of children please let us know or send a check to us at the below address with a memo, "Albergue Christmas"

Hope Yucatan
1816 Millhouse CT
Greensboro, NC 27407
336 306 8447
If possible please make checks to Kyle Wilson or Hope Yucatan

Albergue Story ...

Albergue is a system of institutions run by the Mexican Federal social services. Albergue provides housing and nutrition for underprivileged students, and allow them a chance to grow healthy in body and mind. It is partly funded by the UNICEF's millennial goals program. However there is always shortage of resources when it comes down to the actual point where the children receive care. We want to fill some of the void that an "INSTITUTIONAL" living causes. Often many of the kids do not get intimate care and love due to lack of staff. The directors at the San Antonio facility are wonderful but have a handful trying to manage all of the children.

We are committed to visit the children on a weekly basis to share a time of close relationship through the power, hope and love of Jesus Christ.

We hope to walk with them for the long term, and not just be a ministry that visits once a week. This means:

1. We look for every opportunity to make personal relationships through long term commitment to the children who are brought to San Antonio Sodzil location.
2. We look for opportunity to be a bridge of real HOPE for students who would like to pursue their dreams beyond middle school, through stipend internships and scholarships.
3. We want to look for ways to find justice and reconciliation for the families to help the children live in safe and nurturing environments. Such as home repair.