Update on Fundación Esperanza Bolivia

The paperwork for the foundation is still in process, but moving along quite nicely.  We anticipate a visit from the office that governs orphanages and children's homes this week.  Once the visit takes place, as long as all goes well, we should be ready to open the first home very soon thereafter.  (I've learned not to estimate time frames here.  Things rarely happen when they are supposed too!)  However, we are very pleased with the progress we've made and are optimistic for the next steps.

For those who don't receive our newsletters, let me outline the focus of our ministry moving forward.  As our 2 year commitment came to a close last year with Casa de Amor, we felt that there was still work to be done in Bolivia.  After praying about it, we felt the Lord leading us to establish a foundation in Bolivia with the focus of ministering to orphans, widows and the homeless.  Our primary objective will be working with orphans and at risk children and we will expand the ministry in the future as God leads.

We are still working with several different projects in the interim.  Our family continues to serve as leaders for the baby washing ministry that takes place each week at the main plaza.  T.J. continues to help at BCM orphanage with various administrative tasks as well as serving as an elder at the International Church.  We've recently gotten involved with Casa De La Amistad or House of Friendship in English.  This project offers a day center for children who live in prison with their parents (more details to come).  

Our family is very excited about all that is happening in Bolivia.  Please continue to pray as we seek to serve those in need.  If you currently do not receive our newsletters you can subscribe via the link at the top of this page.