http://elsauzal.org/blog What's up at the Orphanage Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:57:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The 7.2 earthquake centered in Mexicali earlier today was felt at El Sauzal Orphanage.  What happened at El Sauzal?  According to Roy Ketring: The Orphanage did not suffer any damage from the earthquake and everyone there is OK.  It was fairly strong there.  They way Josue explained it I believe it ... http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2010/04/04/easter-earthquake-in-mexico   If you have previously registered your Ralph's or Albertson's grocery cards to help the El Sauzal Orphanage, thank you!!  We have received hundreds of dollars each year from these programs.  EACH YEAR YOU MUST RE-REGISTER WITH THE GROCERY CHAINS FOR THE BENEFITS TO CONTINUE.  Click here to re-register for the Ralph's or Albertson's grocery chains.  ... http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2010/01/19/important-re-register-grocery-card The supply of food at El Sauzal has dwindled dramatically lately.  In this note, Assistant Director Erika is writing (to liaison Roy Ketring in the U.S.) to tell how things are: My dad asked me to tell you how things are going here at the orphanage, I thought he had already  told you ... http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2009/11/06/urgent-food-need-at-orphanage “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” –I Corinthians 4:2 Our job at the El Sauzal Foundation is to get your donations to the Orphanage.  Founded in late 2004, we work hard to keep our expenses minimal. http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2009/10/11/responsible-with-your-donations We are excited to announce that we are in the final stages of preparing a Sponsorship program for the El Sauzal Orphanage.  We have a web page where you can see the children to sponsor.  You can choose your child, and the amount you want to sponsor them for.  You can ... http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2009/10/09/sponsorship-program-to-launch-soon Want to see what others are posting about El Sauzal Orphanage?  You can check out pictures, videos, stories and comments from our friends at Facebook and YouTube. Facebook:  Become a member of our Friends of El Sauzal Orphanage group.  You must first have an account on Facebook; then click to join ... http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2009/10/01/see-more-of-us-on-facebook-youtube Prepare for new border crossing rules There have been a lot of changes in border control this year with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. All of us need to be aware of the regulations involved with entering Mexico. Perhaps the biggest change is the need for a passport- but you have ... http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2009/07/01/passport-changes-for-crossing-the-border Cincuneta años. Fifty years. Today boasted a special milestone for El Sauzal: Papa Ramon and Mama Magdalena’s fiftieth wedding anniversary. A celebration was held and overflowed with guests who came to celebrate with the two who have changed so many lives. Ramon now pastors a church on the Nequa Indian Reservation ... http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2009/05/23/ramon-magdalenas-50th-anniversary Remembering Isela On January 19th, (Juana) Isela, the Orphanage’s cook of many years, was in a tragic automobile accident.  Isela, her husband, and their two youngest sons were driving along the steep, curving road that connects the toll road to San Antonio de Las Minas.  Their car went off the road, ... http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2009/01/30/nanny-in-tragic-accident On Sunday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. the Tacoma Christian Reformed Community Church is hosting a Battle of the Christian Bands to raise support for the El Sauzal Orphanage.  It will take place in the Performing Arts Center of Cascade Christian Jr/Sr High School;  811 21st St SE Puyallup WA ... http://elsauzal.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/14/battle-of-the-christian-bands-for-orphanage