New year, new everything!  That is what we are experiencing at Casa de Niños.  A new year brings with it new projects, and new possibilities of reaching out to better care for the children God has placed in our care.

    A new life, we have moved out of the facility of Casa de Niños and with it brings us a new routine and it seems as if everyday brings us a new challenge.

    We work closely with our new house parents to see that every need is met for the children of Casa de Niños.  A new child arrived in January, Juan Alberto, age 9, and as I write this letter 4 more young boys will be arriving this week (Feb. 4 - 8).

    January 20, also found us (José and David) leading the united church service of San Luis Potosi. The attendance was 206.  Praise the Lord as the Christian community is uniting in love and harmony.  I was given the opportunity to preach at a 4 state youth rally on January 25 and attended another area youth meeting on January 26 in another state.

    We are busy with our new responsibilities at the Bible College and making sure that Casa de Niños provides the very best care for each child.

    Ithamar, Valencio and Efrain are now back into their work at the University.  Thank you for continuing to support them in their Higher Education studies.  Tuition has increased for all of them, but for now funds are available. 

    Luis will be enrolling in the University next August.  He came by the other day and has now chose his career and is ready to get to work at his future.  The past 6 months has been a good test for him, as he moved back home and has been working full time.  He has a new attitude and appreciation for what he has received the past 12 years at Casa de Niños.

    Nacho, Johny, Jose de Jesús, Juan Alberto are 100% boys and are helping out all they can to make their home their home!  Juan Alberto said the other day "Can I stay here until I'm 19?"  I think he likes his new home.

 

    Rick Warren wrote, "You've probably heard the expression--"You can't take it with you"--but the Bible says you can send it on ahead, by investing in people!  The Bible teaches "By doing this they will be storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven--it is the only safe investment for eternity!  And they will be living a fruitful Christian life down here as well."  (I Timothy 6:19, LB)  So what does this mean?  Throw off anything--that you allow to stand in the way of your mission.  What's keeping you from being a world-class Christian?  Whatever it is, let it go:  "Let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back."  (Hebrews 12:1,LB)  Store up your treasures in heaven  (Matthew 6:20-21) - Jesus taught you should use the time, talent, and resources that God gives you to bring people to Christ.  They will then be friends for eternity who will welcome you when you get to heaven!  Send it on ahead - What can you do today to invest in people?  The investment may be your time, your talent, or your treasure.  God guarantees it will be the best investment you make - an eternal investment that will also help you to live "a fruitful Christian life down here as well."  (I Timothy 6:19, LB)

 

    God bless you for investing in the lives of the young people and children of Casa de Niños, who are true treasures from heaven.

    The gifts you give are heavenly investments for your eternal future and the eternal future of each Casa de Niños child.

    IRA's are good, tax deductions help at the end of the year, the stock market goes up and down, the crops may be sparse or plentiful but one thing is for sure, when you invest in Casa de Niños your gift gives both you and each Casa de Niños child eternal rewards.  

New year, new everything!  Isn't January nice as we are given the opportunity to start everything new once again!

 

Your servant, friend and brother,

Serving with you,

David DeBolt