What is the story of the Orphanage logo?
In front of the painted logo: Pastor Kevin of Fullerton’s Epic Church, Pastor Miguel of the local Iglesia del Banquete church, and Pastor David of Placentia Presbyterian
Okay, I’ll admit it. When I first saw the Orphanage logo, I didn’t get it. It didn’t fit into my gringo mindset of what’s ‘aesthetically pleasing’.
But in June of 2000, my church, SeaTac Bible Church, did some videotaping at the Orphanage. Orphanage founder Ramon Espinoza was interviewed by Foundation advisor Laurie Lehr. She asked him about the logo’s meaning, and translated his animated response. His warmth and passion inspired me.
He described how the logo was designed by a well-loved supporter from California, Dennis Loughner from Placentia Presbyterian. (This long-time friend of the Orphanage died from cancer a few years back.) In it, children are being held by the arm of the El Sauzal Orphanage, shown with the red rocks. (Those rocks you see all around the Orphanage.) The Orphanage is being supported by the strong arm of God, holding the cross of Jesus. Together, God and the Orphanage, through Christ’s salvation can support and love the wounded children that come. If the logo had been designed in Mexico, it would say ‘Orfanitorio’ instead of Orphanage.
Admittedly, my description here is not as inspiring as Ramon’s. However, I now appreciate the logo and the story it tells. I am glad to be part of the support for the wounded children that come here.