Eagle scout gives $1800
“Our family outside the entrance.” -Jacob S.
In December, Jacob S., from Idaho, did his Eagle scout project. After doing some research, he decided to raise money for the Orphanage. This teen was very successful, raising about $1,800.
He visited the Orphanage with his family in December to “put a face with the work” he had done. (He had not been to El Sauzal before.) Jacob wrote the following letter to those who helped him:
Thank you for your generous donation to help me with my Scout Eagle project. Together we raised almost $1800 for the orphanage, and I was able to go there with my family for our Christmas project.I went on a family vacation to Ensenada , Mexico. When we got there we played with the kids and helped do chores such as dishes. It felt great helping the orphanage.
I felt it was a good project because it helped under-privileged children.
Thank you again,
Jacob S.
Thank you so much, Jacob! We are honored that you chose us for your Eagle Scout work.
“Here I am playing basketball with them.” -Jacob S.
Benefit Concert for the Orphanage
How exciting is this?! This weekend, the youth group at Tacoma Christian Reformed Community Church is sponsoring a Battle of the Christian Bands, to raise funds for the El Sauzal Orphanage. The winning band gets to play at Big Splash, thanks to Youth for Christ
DATE: 4/29, this Sunday
TIME: 6pm
PLACE: The Manor, 427 North Meridian, Puyallup, Washington
COST: $10, $12 at the door
CONTACT: 253 840-0651
EMAIL: cwarren@integrity.com
A benefit concert with 7 local Christian bands competing for the top position. All proceeds support the El Sauzal Orphanage.
Read about it at radio station sites’ KCIS and Spirit 105.3.
The event is being underwritten by the following generous sponsors - Saturn of Puyallup, Dr. Greg Sutherland, Dr. Kim Nordberg, The Manor, Roy L Sounds and Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. We are so grateful for their help!!
Hope you can come and join us!
Science shows that giving is good for you
Bob and Leslie are blessed by helping the Orphanage
In this Christmas season of giving, there have been several recent studies looking at giving and how it affects you. The results are interesting!
The University of Minnesota looked at how people responded when they were prompted to think about money. Reported in the Neuromarketing Blog named Thinking About Money, they found that:
. . the findings suggest that thinking of money puts people in a frame of mind in which they don’t want to depend on others and don’t want others to depend on them.
The University of Chicago, in a massive General Social Survey, showed that donors - defined as someone who has given to a charity at least once a year - are statistically more likely to help others.
- 15% more likely than nondonors to give directions to a stranger.
- 17% more likely to give up their place in line.
- 22% more likely to give up a seat on the bus.
- 46% more likely to give food or money to a homeless person.
- 125% more likely to give blood.
I thought of these recent studies, when I received an encouraging note from Leslie H., Minnesota:
What a blessed day I’ve had. I just returned from shopping and picked up some toys and clothes for a few of the kids. I can’t begin to tell you how much FUN that was. What a privilege it is to contribute to the El Sauzal Foundation! I strongly urge anyone to try it and see how God will bless them in return. I pray in anticipation for the day Bob and I can go down and see all those smiling faces again.
Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” How nice of science to prove God’s word!
A Quinceañera - Nancy turns 15
Nancy, radiant on her special day
On November 18th, the Orphanage had a wonderful celebration to honor Nancy’s fifteenth birthday, a Quinceañera. There was a special ceremony at the local church, where Nancy dedicated her life to God. Afterwards, a large party was held at the Orphanage with lots of food and fun.
Erika, Orphanage Assistant Director, shared about Nancy’s Quinceañera:
[Nancy] liked it very much, and it was beautiful. You should have seen her - she was gorgeous. She looked like a bride. I almost cried when I saw her in her gown. I took Marcelina, Sofia, Mayra and Nancy to a Beauty Salon to have their hair done and Nancy’s makeup. Everybody said that the party was beautiful, and I also think it was perfect. Betty made the invitations. My mom [Lilia] made the cake and Nancy, Sofia, Mayra, Keila, Karen and Ada’s dresses.
Roy also wrote about how he attended the party with friends from his church:
Bud and Patti Kennedy [from Placentia Presbyterian Church] have been sponsoring Nancy Martinez ever since she came to live at the Orphanage over five years ago. A special meal was prepared and served at the Orphanage in her honor. Nancy was beautiful in the dress that Lilia Espinoza had made for her. She was filled with joy and radiant throughout the day drenched in the love that was poured out on her. [We] were truly blessed to have been able to attend this special day in Nancy’s life.
Nancy with her sponsors Patti and Bud
Seth and Kristin include the Orphanage in their wedding
Newlyweds Seth and Kristin
Kristin Frelin from Tacoma, Washington has been going to the Orphanage for eight years. In fact it was on her first mission trip when she was in the ninth grade, that she dedicated her life to the Lord. This coming summer she will be leading a young adult group to the Orphanage. This will be her first trip where she will be the primary leader. She has a strong passion for the children at the Orphanage.
She met Seth Anderson and the two of them fell in love. Seth is a chiropractor in the Tacoma area. He has been very supportive of her ministry to the Orphanage and hopes to join her on her next trip this coming summer. As the two of them were planning their wedding they thought about the money they would spend to purchase party favors for the reception. Rather than spend money on trinkets or memorabilia for their wedding they decided to send the same amount of money to the El Sauzal Foundation in honor of their guests. Here is what they wrote on a small card that was on each table in place of the party favors:
Thank you for sharing in this joyful day with us. In recognition of your love and support, we have made a donation in your name to the children at the El Sauzal Orphanage in San Antonio de Las Minas, Mexico. If you would like to learn more about these wonderful children or become a donor please visit http://www.elsauzal.org/. With warm wishes and gratitude, Kristin and Seth Anderson
What an honor and blessing to be a part of Seth and Kristin’s special day. (Read about another young couple that helped the Orphanage with their wedding.) The Orphanage is so encouraged by the love, prayers and help of our supporters. Muchas gracias!
Thank you, and blessings on your new life together!