Celebrating the Ressurection

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday, the day we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who died for my sins and for your sins, so we all can have eternal life with Him. No matter how hard mankind tries to get back on God's good side, we simply cannot overcome the sin that separates us from God. The answer is sacrifice. God the Father sacrificed His Son, Jesus, for our sake. "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities: the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed'. Isiah 53:5  I am looking forward to tomorrow morning to celebrate His Resurrection from the dead for my salvation.

Easter lilies in our park - the sign of new life in Christ

The Easter bunny???

We recently had the privilege to attend the open house for the newly renovated Casa at RIN in Reynosa, Mexico. This is all part of the Project Makeover Mi Casa - a renovation project to remodel the 35 years old homes at the refuge. Our houseparents (Tias and Tios) are very important to us, and so we are trying to provide the very best Casa for them and the children. There were two vans full of volunteers and sponsors, some of whom had never been to the refuge before. The drivers and their wives were the tour guides who lead the group through the entire facility, and I am so glad we knew all of the answers to the many questions that we were asked.

two of the volunteers in the bodago (warehouse) where the clothing for the children is kept

 

the well maintained tool area of the bodago

there are even pets at the refuge - this one acted as if he did not understand English!!

the inside of one of the dorms where TEAM members stay

notice the verses painted on each bunk

a new swing set donated and erected by a TEAM

the current media area - a new building is being constructed for computers, a library, and new classrooms

 American director Betsy Chacon and Mexican director Malena Currian

Betsy and Josue (Joshua) as he was giving his testimony - he has been at the refuge for many years

Betsy and husband Randall presenting volunteer Byron Giles an appreciation for all of the work he had done during the renovation process

a plaque commemorating the original building and renovation of Casa 3

Betsy and the proud new family who were going to move into the new home

holding hands circling Casa 3 as we prayed

There are very few people here in the park - we are perhaps one of the last ones to leave, which we will be doing at the end of this month. Our Chaplain Dennis and Sally Maloney will spend the summer months here, serving where they are called. Sally truly has a green thumb and everything she touches grows beautifully.

Sally and part of her beautiful landscaping -

more of the Maloney yard

no pictures are complete without Sam, the arrogant Maloney cat!

As we were sitting outside early this morning with our coffee, just enjoying the creation of God, these two morning doves landed on a neighbor's roof, and started cooing and kissing, As I tried to sneak up and take a better picture, they very quietly and quickly moved into the seclusion of the trees. We could still hear them cooing but could not see their courting.

the two young lovebirds

We hope all of you have a very blessed Easter Sunday, remembering the greatest sacrifice of all.