Niños de Mexico is seeking to hire a Field Director. Click Field Director Job Description to download the PDF file. You may request a printed copy in English or Spanish of the Job Description and/or Employment Application by contacting our office at (636) 583-2000 or emailing ndm@ninosdemexico.org. If seriously interested in this mission opportunity please fill out an Employment Application. You may email it to seththomas@ninosdemexico.org or mail it to: Employment Application c/o Children of Mexico, Inc., P.O. Box 309, Union, Missouri 63084. If you have any other questions or would just like to chat, we would love to hear from you!

Niños de Mexico is looking to fill the role of Field Director.  This position directly oversees ALL areas of the ministry ‘on the field’ in Mexico and is responsible to the Executive Director.  Initial requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, experience in ministry leadership and administration, as well as being able to comunicate in both English and Spanish.  A complete job description will be available on this website by August 7, 2008.  If interested, please send an email to seththomas@ninosdemexico.org for an employment application.

The first six months of 2008 have been financially difficult for Niños de Mexico.  Actual giving is about $20,000 behind projected giving halfway through the year.  As one of the millions of Americans across the country who have received a stimulus check from the IRS you may still be deciding just how to spend it.  Would you consider blessing the ministry of Niños with all or part of your stimulus check?  We could sure use it right about now.

As in most Mexican schools, our high school program is for grades ten through twelve.  Niños has adapted and uses the “Open School” curriculum published by the Mexican government and designed to educate adults who wish to receive education.  The students have a series of workbooks in each of the major subjects.  They work at their own pace with goals to complete each day.  At designated times during the year they take government tests at a local testing facility.  Once they pass each test, they keep advancing until they receive their high school diploma.

The results at this time are not what we would like to see for our children.  They are struggling to pass their tests and are becoming frustrated with what seems to be a flawed system.  We have addressed these issues through various methods with private tutors and more one-on-one teaching.  This has not been very successful, not even with the more advanced students.  After much prayer and investigating we have found a new private school 10 minutes from the Genesis property.  They have confirmed a scholarship for our students to help lower the cost.  The students will begin studying there August 2008.  Please be in prayer that this school will help our children thrive in their academic endeavors and they will be able to turn from any temptations that would derail their faith in Christ.  Thank you for the support that you share because it allows our children every opportunity to succeed.

THE AGAPE HOUSE

The Agape house was one of the first houses here at Niños de Mexico. As such, it has been through many transitions through the years, both with construction and layout, as well as changes in personnel and children. But the purpose has remained the same. Agape means “love”, and the purpose of this house remains to show love to orphaned and abandoned children in Mexico.

The current house parents at this house are Ricardo and Azalia Rosales. They and their two sons, Ricardo, Jr. and Miguel, have been at the Agape house for two years. What a transition for them, from a small family in the corporate world, to being house parents of 11 children ages 2 to 18! Their prayer is that God will continue to strengthen them as a couple because that will help them be strong as a family with their own boys, as well as the whole house.

When new house parents come into a home, they are not the only ones who experience a huge transition, but all of the children in the home do as well. This family was no different. But one of the things the house parents appreciate about the children at Agape is their humility and love. They are united and help each other out whenever they see a need, always looking out for each other. Ricardo and Azalia have witnessed the changes in the children and have learned to identify and help them express their emotions in a positive way. God is at work in their lives, transforming each individual according to his purpose for them and working toward transforming them as a group into a stronger family.

One way of helping in this transformation is with special traditions. This past Christmas, they started celebrating the “Posadas”, which is a re-enactment of the Christmas story with songs and a special meal and treats. Their favorite meals are Cochinita Pibil - a spicy pork dish, pozole – a traditional soup with meat and hominy, and tamales –corn dough with meat and spices, wrapped and steamed in a corn husk – a favorite for special occasions. Another special holiday for them is Children’s Day, celebrated at the end of April. There is a big festival with games and goodie bags and activities all to show the children how special they are.

The two newest children welcomed here at Niños de Mexico are Kevin (3 yrs.) and Carlos (2 yrs.) who live at the Agape House. In this first month since they arrived, they are a good example of the life–enhancing transformation that God works in our lives. When they arrived, the boys just grunted and pointed, but are now learning to ask with simple words. Kevin walked unsteadily and Carlos still used a walker, but both now run around and get stronger everyday! All of the Agape Family has helped them improve and they all take care of each other.

Please continue to pray for the Agape Family as they are transformed into the stronger, even more loving family that God has planned for them to be.