Jairo	Alvin	Jibran	Joel	Rafael	Carlos	Jovanny	Francisco
David	Jair		Enrique	Heriberto	Ariel	AdrianD	Josue

CHRISTIAN ARIEL GUZMAN SOLAR
April 4th, 1989     Inicio

Christian joined the group at Casa Samuel in August 2005. He came to us through Social Services after he had been apprehended for stealing a watch, but was later found innocent.

 Christian was born in Colima, but went to the United States with his parents at a young age.  While there, his mother died when he was four years old.  His father remarried two years later and began another family where Christian didn’t fit in.  Searching for acceptance, he began to act out, getting tattoos and eventually joined a gang.  At the age of 15, he was sent to live with a cousin in Colima where he promptly began to hang around with the same type of friends, thus resulting in the watch incident.

 Christian found the adjustment to the home quite difficult, but once he learned to accept the love of God and talk about his past hurts, he found healing, and now has a promising future to look forward to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELI ALVIN LARA RAMIREZ

January 7th, 1995   Inicio 

 Alvin is a boy who is full of fear and even has a nervous tic in his left eye.  Since he has been in the home, we are seeing slow progress in him.  He has received Jesus in his heart and loves to sing worship songs.  His mom has begun to attend special ladies’ meetings and attending church when her work allows.  We trust that as both mother and son are seeking the Lord, that He will bring great changes to this family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 JOVANNY BELTRÁN GARCIA 
December 23^rd, 1995     Inicio

 Jovanny came to live in Casa Samuel because of family problems.  His dad abandoned the family and from the time he was little, Jovanny had been mistreated by his mom.  Jovanny then went to live with his grandma and developed a very rebellious attitude.  He started to hang around with boys older than him and was getting into trouble.  He was traumatized when one of his cousins was murdered and burned, and would wake up at night screaming “I don’t want to be burned”.    We received Jovanny when his grandma came to us for help. 

 In the time that Jovanny has been in the home, he has accepted the Lord into his heart.  The first time that his mom came to visit him, she couldn’t believe the changes in him.  Once she saw the positive changes in her son, she too began to investigate the things of the Lord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CARLOS EDUARDO AMEZCUA ORNELAS 
December 30^th, 1995       Inicio

Carlos came to live in the Casa Samuel in January 2006.  He came to us because he had taken a very aggressive attitude towards his mom, his family, and everyone around him.  He was rebellious in every area and his grades had dropped at school, to the point that he was expelled.  His dad is in the United States and he was very angry about that.

 We worked with Carols for six months before we were able to put him into school.  We see the Lord working in his life and he is making positive changes.  His family is surprised.  He enjoys bible classes and now that he has returned to school he is working hard and his grades are excellent.  His family is very grateful for all that the Lord has done in his life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOEL PATIÑO JAIMES 
July 22^nd, 1994     Inicio  

Joel joined the crew at Casa Samuel in January 2006.  He loves to listen to music and play soccer.

 Joel’s parents separated and he was living with his father.  His father began a new family, and Joel felt that he was unwanted.  He would skip out of school and not do any homework.  He was very rebellious.

 From the time he arrived with us, he has been very open to the things of the Lord.  He enters in to praise and worship with joy.  He is doing well in school, and his parents are very happy to see the changes in him.  He is actually completing two school years in one this year to bring him up to where he should be academically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRANCISCO JAVIER GARCIA OSORIO
February 24th, 1992 Inicio

 When Francisco arrived he was bitter towards God because his sister had been beaten to death by her boyfriend and people had said that it was unfair what had happened to his sister and blamed it on God.  However, we have seen the hand of the Lord working in Francisco’s life.  He attended an Encounter weekend and we have seen positive changes in his character. 

 Francisco has a learning disability and is illiterate.  However, he is very interested in learning the trades that are being taught to him in the home.  He is learning to plaster and do iron work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENRIQUE GARCIA OSORIO 
May 1^st, 1991  Inicio 
Enrique and his younger brother Francisco arrived at the boys training center “Casa Nueva Esperanza” through a placement by social services.

 Enrique arrived with a lot of fear and mistrust in his life.  His sister had been beaten to death by her boyfriend and this event had affected Enrique in a very negative way.  As he has begun to trust the Lord, he is leaving his depression and fears behind and now is a happy young man who loves to learn more about God.

 Enrique has a severe learning disability and is illiterate, but it is our hope that he will be able to learn the trades that are being taught him.  He is presently being taught both iron work and plastering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRIAN EDUARDO MONTEZ DE LA CRUZ
September 8^th, 1988  Inicio 

Brian arrived at our boy’s home in Ciudad Guzman on May 5^th, 2008.  He is with us because his mom was unable to support him.   Brian would be left alone while his mom went to work, and when she would arrive back home, he would be out in the streets.  At times it would take a long time before she was able to find Brian.

 Brian has some learning disabilities that made him more vulnerable to people taking advantage of him, and have also made his education more of a challenge.  He likes to play with little cars and kick a ball around.  We are trusting the Lord that as we work with Brian, that He will allow Brian to be able to learn - especially about the love of Jesus that is so important for this boy’s life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAVID JIBRAN GUTIÉRREZ FAJARDO
October 1^st, 1998     Inicio

Jibran arrived at our home “Casa Samuel”, in Ciudad Guzman in October 2007.  He is with us because his parents divorced, and when left alone, he would venture out into the streets.  He was expelled from school, and was under medical treatment to control his outbursts.  There was also economic need in the home, and at times they didn’t have anything to eat.

Since Jibran arrived, we have seen very positive changes in his life.  He has not taken any medication since he arrived and his behavior has greatly improved.  He is secure in knowing that his needs are provided for.  We know that the Lord has great things in store for this young man.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HERIBERTO ALCAREZ CEJA 
February 15^th, 1994      Inicio    

Heriberto came to live at our home “Casa Samuel” in Ciudad Guzman on January 5^th, 2008. He had previously lived in the children’s home in Colima, but left when he was adopted. For various reasons, the adoption didn’t work out, and Heriberto was returned to the home.l

Heriberto has many obstacles to overcome. It has been very difficult for him to return to the home. We know that it is only by the grace of God and by His healing in Heriberto’s heart, that Heri will be able to overcome the things of his past. Heriberto enjoys listening to music, playing soccer, swimming, and playing video games .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAFAEL CANDELA SOLÓRZANO 
October 29^th, 1999     Inicio  

 Rafael arrived at our boy’s home in Ciudad Guzman in April 2008.   He is with us because his dad is in prison and his mom was unable to support the family.  At just a young age, Rafael began to rebel and would be out in the streets until 12 or 1:00 a.m.  He began to experiment with drugs and his life was at risk out in the streets.

 Rafael likes to play video games, swim, and play soccer.  He is working hard at school.  We know that God has a purpose for this boy’s life, and that Rafael will have hope for the future as he trusts in the Lord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 JAIRO AARÓN VILLALVAZO FIGUEROA

May 18^th, 2000   Inicio

Jairo arrived at our home in Ciudad Guzman in July 2007, along with his older brother Jair Alejandro.  The boys have different fathers, and their mother’s work was not a good example to her two impressionable boys.  There wasn’t enough money, and at times the boys went to school hungry.  They began to spend a lot of time in the streets.

Jairo has been doing well since he entered the home.  He has gained weight, and enjoys the company of the other boys.  There is always someone around to play soccer with!  His mom has started attending church and has left her former lifestyle.  We know that these boys are not with us by accident, and that God has a special plan for their lives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADRIAN DAVID ACOSTA RODRIGUEZ 
March 2^nd, 1995     Inicio 

David arrived at out boys home “Casa Samuel”, in Ciudad Guzman in February 2007.  He comes from a very dysfunctional family.  David and his two younger sisters lived with their mother.  His father is a substance abuser, and would visit the children very infrequently.  David’s mother asked that we receive him, because even though she worked long hours, she was not able to earn enough to feed her family, much less provide for their schooling. 
David is studying at the junior high level and doing very well.  He likes musical instruments, table games and likes to listen to music.  His mom has started attending church and is doing better.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOSUE DIAZ SOSA 
December 1^st, 1992     Inicio  Inicio 

Josué came to us in August 2004.  He had been living with his mom but they were very poor.  At times there was money for food and other times there wasn’t.  Josué had become somewhat rebellious, and would occasionally stay out all night with his friends. 

 Josué had finished elementary school, but his mom could no longer afford to send him to school.  He was sad at the thought of no longer being able to study.

 In the year following Josue’s arrival, his family situation has seen great changes. His mom spent a training time in the Casa Belen, and is now working in the children’s home.  His two sisters, Liz and Gorreti, have also been part of the children’s home.  Liz has completed her time at the teen girl’s home and now has a job, and Goretti is in the preschool home.  Josue is currently in our home in Ciudad Guzman, and is able to make frequent visits to be with his mom and sisters.  The Lord not only changed Josue’s situation, but also his heart, and has given him a hope for the future.

 

RENE GUADALUPE VÁZQUEZ HERRERA  
February 3^rd, 1998     Inicio 

Rene is living in our home “Casa Samuel”, in Ciudad Guzman. He arrived in September 2008. He and his little sister were taken away from their mom because their safety was in question. His sister is in another children’s home.
Rene has shown great advances since he arrived. He is working hard at school. Rene loves to play soccer and table games. He is relieved to be in a place where he is being taken care of, although he is concerned for his mom’s welfare, and is hoping that she will seek help. We believe that Rene is with us for a purpose, and that the Lord has a great plan for this young man’s life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jair Alejandro Hernandez Figueroa 
December 6, 1993   Inicio 

Jair arrived at Casa Samuel on May 15, 2007.     Jair likes soccer, basketball, table games (like Sequence), the beach, animals, pizza, pop, and all three Shrek movies.  

 Jair has one older sister, one younger brother and one younger sister.   His mom’s work did not provide a good atmosphere for raising children.  Sometimes he would go to school without having eaten at all.  Jair started to misbehave and skip school.  He fought a lot with his classmates and friends.

 Jair´s mom started to seek God and came to the Grupo Amor church here in Ciudad Guzman where Israel is the pastor.  Praise God she has left her former lifestyle and has chosen a new life in Christ!  She has taken a job selling bread for another member of the church who is a baker.    Jair