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Thank you for your prayers and support that covered the trips and projects that started off the first half of this year
We praise the Lord for your involvement with HERO Makers and know that all of you receive the same jewels in your crown when you participate in His work - especially with orphans and widows.
These January trips were to a new location right across the Texas border into Mexico where we were able to serve two different children's homes and encourage the leaders in their calling. By the way, that calling/command is the same one that each of us has (James 1:27).
Please continue to pray for the staff and leadership at Angeles de Dios (Angels of God) and Esperanza Viva (Living Hope) and especially for each of the young ones.
Did I mention that you should get this book? >>>>>>>>>>
Read it and then pass it on. |
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MEN, if you are not in one-START ONE! Suggested Small Group Study: Half Time Bob Buford
John Eldridge
Personal Reading:
Be A Hero
Wesley Campbell
David Platt
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The Work Continues
Yes, this year has been different. We took on a couple of last minute large projects at one of the children's homes. After our mission teams left in January there was plenty of work to do seeing the projects through to completion. 
The great news is that we have a full time volunteer in the form of BIG Al Okken. Big Al and I worked together for another 3 months to get the additions to the homes ready for new house parents and to complete the construction of the new classrooms. That was a lot of work! But praise the Lord, we were able to complete what needed to be done before Al left to go back home to raise more funds to enable him to continue the work he is being called to do.
Speaking of funds, Big Al could use your help. There are costs to house and feed Al, just to name a few, while he is in the mission field serving these children's homes. We need people to encourage him in this work with a monthly donation to HERO Makers to help cover his expenses. (Click here for Monthly Donation)
We also understand that sometimes it's difficult to commit to long term giving, so a one time gift (Click here for One Time Donation) would also be a huge help. Right now we have an anonymous donor who is willing to match your one time gift, or the first month of your monthly donation, up to a total of $1,000. Bless this donor, Lord. Be a part of this blessing by involving yourself now.
Don't be fooled by thinking, "It's Mexico and things are cheaper down there!" This border area right next to us is not cheaper, and sometimes it's more expensive.
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Project Fundraising | |
2nd Annual Kansas City HERO Makers Golf Tournament
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Here's proof you don't have to have skills to go away with the big prize, right Steve! |
Don't miss this exciting fun filled day on the course and help raise major funds for the project costs at the orphanages.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the tournament and sign up.
33 teams played last year and great sponsors are stepping up to help again make this a successful event.
As always, 100% of the proceeds from these events are spent for building materials on the projects at the children's homes. The labor is free. That's us, you and me!
Sign up today for your next HERO Makers mission trip and challenge someone to come with you.
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| Child Sponsorship |
Any Idea What It Takes To Run A Children's Home?
Many of you support children somewhere in the world today. We praise the Lord for your obedience to His word to give to the work for His kids.
It does take money to keep a home for children open and safe, and we want to encourage those of you who are not giving monthly to consider a monthly commitment (click here for Partial Sponsorship ($33) or (here for Full Sponsorship ($63), to support the children at Angeles de Dios or Esperanza Viva in Mexico.
 Now we are not wanting anyone to drop the current support of a child through any organization because we know that they need the help. But we would like to challenge you to share the needs of these two children's homes with others who might be able to assist. And, if it is possible, consider picking up another child sponsorship for yourself as well.Cost to Facilitate Caring for Children at Angels of God Children's Home.
Direct Care $27,383 Grounds Maintenance $1,880
Ranch/Dorm Housing $7,766 Other Expenses $9,138
Transportation $14,393 Salaries, Wages $35,322
Ranch Utilities $8,807 Elementary School $5,040
Total Expenses $109,729
To read a Newsletter from Seeds Of Love, the U.S. based ministry of Angels of God, and to know what some of their upcoming projects are click here. Some of these will be HERO Projects this coming year.
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| The Ministry of HERO Makers could use your help as well! |
Operational costs of any ministry or business are the same. The ministry's operational costs can only be met through donations from interested individuals, or businesses, who are like minded. Project and Sponsorship Funds go directly as designated without supporting ministry operations.
Please consider joining our Ministry Partnership Team by giving a monthly gift to enable HERO Makers to continue in its calling. click here
We appreciate your support and prayers.
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How Can You Know - Until You Go? |
It's that time again! Trip dates are up on the HERO Makers Website and we want to encourage you to come on down and be a part of what it means to get out of your comfort zone and go! Sign up for one of the weeks now so that you can be updated as we get closer. Financial obligations do not start until October.
Whenever I get to this point in the year of challenging others to come down, I remember my first trip over 25 years ago. I was already familiar with the poverty in Mexico and living conditions there. What hit me most that first trip was the hope that I saw in the people we were serving, and the strong faith they had that the Lord was able to meet their needs!
In the early years, before we became fulltime in the ministry, the trip was a yearly reminder how blessed we have been just being born on this side of the border. It also was a reality check as to how I was stewarding the money the Lord had provided to me.
Custom trips can be arranged.
If you would rather we facilitate a special trip for you and 9 of your friends, please don't hesitate to contact us. There is always something to do at these children's homes. You will be blessed for it!
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Contact Information | | Rocky Rhoades
President
214-356-5208
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