Merry Christmas!

Our family is going on a much awaited vacation and will return just before the new year! So this will be our last blog entry before 2008. We pray you have a blessed Christmas and a joyous new year!

Rainy Day at GCH

Rain here means lots of mud and school's are closed. So what do we do with all the kids?... We play with the cool things people donate to us. Not a bad way to spend the morning!

Some painting needed to be done...

And so it was done... by the Tios and boys of GCH. Michelangelos they aren't, but they sure had fun!

Playing with the boys

Last night, Tio George was caught in action, playing WII with the boys. Check out the fun. Wouldn't you like to be a boy here?

Financial Gifts to GCH

A special partner recently asked me to post on the blog how to make financial donations to Grace Children's Home, so here it is...

Financial gifts should be made to our umbrella organization, Yugo Ministries at:
PO Box 25, San Dimas, CA 91773 or by calling 909-592-6621.

Checks should be made out to Yugo Ministries and all gifts should be CLEARLY designated for Grace Children's Home.
Yugo is a U.S. non-profit and you will receive a tax deductible receipt.

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Something to think about this Christmas...

Jesus is the Reason for the Season

Santa lives at the North Pole. Jesus is everywhere.

Santa comes but once a year. Jesus is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies. Jesus supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney. Jesus stands at your door and knocks, and He enters your heart when invited.

You have to wait in line to see Santa. Jesus is as close as the mention of His names.

Santa lets you sit on his lap. Jesus lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name. He says, "hi, what's your name?" Jesus knew your name before you did. Not only does He know your name; He knows your history and your future too; and He even knows how many hairs are on your head.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly. Jesus has a heart full of love.

Santa says, "you better not cry". Jesus says, "cast all your cares on me for I care for you".

Santa's little helpers make toys. Jesus makes new lives, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions in heaven.

Santa may make you chuckle, but Jesus gives you a joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree, Jesus became our gift and died on a cross.

It's obvious there is really no comparison.

Author - unknown

Best Friends

Marcus (our youngest, in the gray PJ's) and his best friend, Carlitos, taking an impromptu nap on the living room floor...

Update on the Education Center

Many have asked how construction on the Education Center is going...

Thankfully, construction continues one step at a time. It has been incredible to watch as people have given sacrificially of their time, talents and resources. This amazing building has been constructed by volunteers and donations. It is a testimony to the generosity of God's people.

To date, the exterior is water-tight and painted. The new metal roof is 75% installed. The 2nd and 3rd floors finish flooring are done and the walls are painted. Finish work such as installing cabinets, doors, sinks, toilets, etc. remains to be done on those top floors. The first floor is partially sheet-rocked. (We're working from the top down).

This building will have several uses such as: homework center, supplemental education for our kids, educational opportunities for our neighbors, medical & dental clinics, computer lab and library, temporary facility for our church plant, dorms for visitors, housing for our family, etc, etc!

Want to know how to help finish the construction of this important facility?

1. PRAY! We know the Education Center will be of great benefit to us and our neighbors, so we want to complete construction soon.

2. Raise FUNDS - We currently don't have any additional funding to continue construction or buy necessary materials. We also need approx. $15,000 to install a water and sewer system for the building.

3. Send SKILLED VOLUNTEERS - We need trades people who know how to work in carpentry, finish plumbing, tiling, etc.

Here's a current picture of the building.