July 2023 eNewsletter
Welcome Summer Vols!
This month we welcomed four new faces at the Farm of the Child to help us for the next two months as our misioneros are on vacation! Elizabeth, Jack, Abigail and Crockett have been busy covering in the school, tutoring after classes, working with our Bridge to Independent Living program and assisting wherever a need can be found. They've already been a part of many adventures and we are so grateful for their presence this Summer!
Mountain Medics Brigade
In early June we welcomed a Medical Brigade called Mountain Medics International joined us as they served those in the mountains surrounding us. Their mission facilitates overseas medical and dental mission trips focused on improving the health and quality of life of mountain communities that provide a home to some of our world’s poorest and under-served populations.
While they were with us they hosted a party for our community complete with barbecue, piñatas and music. We are grateful for the work that they were able to accomplish and healing they were able to bring to our neighbors.
Board Meeting and Hamptons Fundraising Event
Every year our Board of Directors comes together for a weekend of prayer, discernment, fundraising and strategic planning. This year we were hosted by the Pescatore family in Hampton bay, NY and were joined by the Vice President of our Honduran Board, Lawyer Victor Martinez. It was a wonderful weekend spent aligning goals, celebrating our outgoing members and welcoming the new, and raising funds for our organization.
We are particularly grateful this year for Peter Tooher who is leaving our Board of Directors after 12 years of service that was preceded by 3 years service at the Finca. As someone who has been a part of our organization for more than half of its existence Peter has been instrumental in helping us grow in stability. Thank you to Peter and his wife and former volunteer, Erin Ramsey Tooher and their 4 children for all of their sacrifices for this mission!
Last month in pictures
Our misioneros have a new house cat, Lisi, short for the patron Saint of the the missionary house, St. Therese of Lisieux.
Our summer volunteers have been spending many hours in the school helping cover for our Kindergarten and English classes. They are pictured below in front of the school before the start to the school day.
Child Spotlight
Meet "D"
•"D" is 11 years old and just moved to the Finca in January and is our newest child
•His favorite activity is visiting the beach!
•He loves picking mangos and playing soccer
•When he grows up he wants to be a chef and is getting great practice with his tía
*To maintain our children’s privacy, any personal information and full pictures are only open to current sponsors through a secure portal
Missionary Spotlight
Lic. Francis
Lic. Francis is our licensed psychologist that has been with us for the last two year. She can often be seen singing, dancing and leading the children in play therapy.
She has been a breath of fresh air and rejuvenation for the whole community and we are so blessed to have her on our team!
Pray With Us
Prayer Requests
For our summer volunteers, Elizabeth, Jack, Abigail and Crockett
For our employees at the Finca and their families
For the McAuliff family and their transition back to the United States this month
For our children, past, present and future and their continued healing
For the repose of the soul of Jay Caponigro and for peace for his family and friends
For all those in our community in need of prayer
O God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
the courage to change the things I can
and the wisdom to know the difference.