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Trip: TR-006236

Concordia University

Arrival Date: 2020-03-15 – Departure Date: 2020-03-21

Project: P-04528

YOU ARE GOING TO BE HELPING THE Juan Cardenas FAMILY

 

Acuna | GPS: 29.33606,-101.01849
 

Take a first look at the Juan Cardenas family.

Build Location

Family Photo

Pastor’s Goal

They currently live in a single room home made of cardboard and wood. They are very poor.

Weekly Income

$60

Church Attendance

No

Christian

Prayer Request

Pray for her children and her husband.

Name

Age

Job

Juan Cardenas

48.0

Hotel Worker

Marisela Fierro

39

House Wife

Jenifer Cardena

9.0

Daughter

Kevin Cardenas

5.0

Son

Dulce Cardenas

13.0

Daughter

Family Members

Juan Cardenas (Hotel Worker) 48.0 years old

Marisela Fierro (House Wife) 39 years old

Jenifer Cardena (Daughter) 9.0 years old

Kevin Cardenas (Son) 5.0 years old

Dulce Cardenas () 13.0 years old

Meet the pastor sponsoring this family

Albertina Esparza Rivas
Pastor of: Principe de Paz

Hello. My name is Albertina Esparza Rivas, and I am the pastor of Príncipe de Paz (Prince of Peace) Church. I have been in ministry for 16 years, and my church is passionate about providing a place for families in our community to spend time and play with their children. In the past, our church building has been flooded twice to the midway point, and half of the building needs to be restored. Some of our goals include constructing a new church building, creating a music group for the youth, winning more souls for Christ, and establishing a feeding program for children and the elderly in our community.

 

Meet the staff member leading this project

Steve Wheaton

915.778.0046 ext.
(803) 361-9567

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Support Steve Wheaton

Welcome Video

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Hi, I'm Steve and I grew up in Michigan. I recently relocated to Knoxville, TN with my wife, Emily, after spending 28 years living and serving in Chapin, SC. We have four adult children and have been involved in youth ministry for the past 20 years, which is how I was first introduced to Casas por Cristo. I started partnering with Casas in 2008 when we took a team of youth to build in Juárez, and I've been hooked ever since. I've been blessed to be a part of builds in Juárez, Guatemala, and the D.R. Regardless of the location, it's always the same amazing result. Being the hands and feet of Jesus is such a blessing. Collaborating with local pastors to address physical needs has a profound spiritual impact, touching not just individual families but entire communities. It’s a timeless blessing that never loses its significance.

 

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Project: P-04722

YOU ARE GOING TO BE HELPING THE Maria Del Refujio Portillo FAMILY

 

Acuna | GPS: 29.3360171,-101.0183282
 

Take a first look at the Maria Del Refujio Portillo family.

Build Location

Family Photo

Pastor’s Goal

Pastor Cirilo chose this family because they currently live with family and they have a child that is very sick.

Weekly Income

$40

Church Attendance

No

Christian

Prayer Request

The family asked if you could pray for the health of Maria, as well as the rest of the family.

Name

Age

Job

Maria Del Refujio Portillo

46.0

Housewife

Cristian Torres Portillo

22.0

Son

Lesly Torres Portillo

25.0

Daughter

Jose Emilio Torres Portillo

13.0

Son

Yuliana Martinez Torres

6.0

Granddaughter

Estrella Torres Portillo

5.0

Granddaughter

Gabriel Torres Portillo

4.0

Granddaughter

Family Members

Maria Del Refujio Portillo (Housewife) 46.0 years old

Cristian Torres Portillo (Son) 22.0 years old

Lesly Torres Portillo (Daughter) 25.0 years old

Jose Emilio Torres Portillo () 13.0 years old

6.0 (Granddaughter) 6.0

5.0 () 5.0

Gabriel Torres Portillo (Granddaughter) 4.0

Meet the pastor sponsoring this family

Cirilo Romero Valdez
Pastor of: Nueva Jerusalem

Hello. My name is Cirilo Romero Valdes, and I have been serving in church ministry for 30 years. I am the pastor of Nueva Jerusalen (New Jerusalem). Our purpose is help all people come to Christ. It is a pleasure to partner with Casas por Cristo.

 

Meet the staff member leading this project

Derek Pruitt

915.778.0046 ext.
573.645.3112

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Support Derek Pruitt

Welcome Video

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Hi, my name is Derek Pruitt. I am from a small town in Missouri called Holts Summit. I grew up with six siblings and was homeschooled until my sophomore year of high school. I am a sophomore at a small community college. I am just getting my Gen Eds there, and then I plan on transferring to a four-year college to major in Criminal Justice with a minor in Bible. I have yet to decide where I am going to transfer. I plan on letting God lead me to where he wants me when the time comes. When I was in high school, I went on my first Casas trip. I loved it right off the bat, but I had never considered doing the internship. I have been on an additional six trips since then. Last summer, I got a chance to talk with some of the interns about their experience. From there, I decided I wanted to try it. I am excited for this summer and what God has in store.

 

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Accommodation Details

Monte Sinai

Acuna | GPS: 29.31535, -100.91508

Address: Iglesia Monte Sinai Calle 12 # 2090 Col. Evaristo Perez Arreola 26272 Acuña, Coahulia Mexico

Take a look at Monte Sinai.

Church Location

Facilities

Water
Cooler
Gated Parking for 18.0
Heater
Hot Water
Kitchen Sink
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Running Water
Pickup for Service

Showers

6.0

 

Toilets

8.0

 

Parking for

18.0

 

Notes

** Lodging facility placement and family/missionary/pastor assignments are not guaranteed and are sometimes subject to change. **