What is El Jordán All About Anyway?

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Published: Tuesday, 22 March 2011 15:46

Written by Corina Clements Soria

What is El Jordán all about anyways?

We exist for those who have been on the streets (addictions, delinquency) – or those on the verge of falling into that trap – yet WANT TO CHANGE.  We first desire to point them towards Christ, the One who forgives sins and offers new life and hope… We also offer integral help – guiding them towards learning how to use/save money, respect, live under authority, hygiene, being a family and so much more…  It’s almost like we become their family…walking alongside of them as they grow (and sometimes stumble) and learn…

How long do we, should we  “walk along side of them”?

How long do you walk alongside your child?  You teach him to take increasing responsibility until he can walk by himself - in all senses of the word - which might be 18 years or so...  For “our kids”, although they are adults, the “walking by themselves” takes a while because they lack basic life skills – or have warped survival skills which aren’t biblical or healthy…

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God Listens to Our Every Prayer...

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Published: Thursday, 17 February 2011 16:46

Written by Corina Clements Soria

Sometimes it might seem that we pray… and pray... and pray… and maybe we even begin to wonder whether God is really listening or cares…

This year at El Jordan we are encouraging the girls to write down the requests that are shared… so we can look back later and see how God has answered…  Isaac prayed for a son for 20 years…  Elizabeth and Zachariah prayed for a family for even longer… …what a reminder not to grow weary and give up!

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Years ago, my dad would pray as he made a point of walking through the downtown market where he was burdened and saddened by the lost and trapped street kids.  Realizing his ministry commitments didn’t allow for him to give more time elsewhere, he prayed… “Lord, please send someone to work with these kids…”  Years later as I introduced my parents to “my kids” in that same market, my dad told me about his silent prayers… answered…

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Snapshots of Christmas on the Streets 2010

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Published: Wednesday, 05 January 2011 16:46

Written by Corina Clements Soria

SNAPSHOT 1:

She whispered in my ear...  “Could I take home some of the fat?”  

This is Tania`s fourth year helping with Christmas on the Streets... She, her mom and kid sister helped this year cutting up the 550+ chickens...  Heads off... 9 or 10 pieces out of each chicken... washed... spiced... bags of 50 pieces... into the freezer... (to be cooked in the early morning hours of the 24th)  The helpers’ eyes always brighten as they divide up the gizzards, livers, hearts, heads, feet and fat to take home... I’m sure that this “bonus” motivates a few of the ladies to come and help on our three `chicken chopping days`.  The fat is fried down to make oil.  The feet are eaten like that, added to soup for flavour or to make gelatine! The other things make special treats... ymmm...  Is it any wonder we prefer pancakes for Christmas?

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"God hasn't forgotten me..."

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Published: Monday, 20 December 2010 16:46

Written by Corina Clements Soria

...so little time ... so much to say ...

So... we’ll try and do this concisely (??? Is this really Corina writing ???)

VISITORS...

·    Chantelle is here from September to June to help with the kids’ floor  and fill other gaps at El Jordan... Both Chantelle’s great-grandparents and grandparents supported this ministry over many years... and now she has the chance to be involved directly...                                          

·    Uncle Norman & Nancy, Friends Alejandro and Susie, Cousin Stephanie... came in October to cook 140 roasts for  Christmas on the Streets, cook for rehab centers, kids’ homes, a wedding and more...

·    Heidi’s mom and dad came for a couple weeks... we put them to work cooking for our Pastor’s breakfast and much more!

·    Bob... a visit from our mission office...  We are so thankful for the mission offices... that serve us... and make our lives much simpler by taking care of details!

·    Medin... (and Joyce, her mom) came to bake THOUSANDS of cookies... so that El Jordan could give away special cookie plates to thank everyone locally who has supported and encouraged us during the year...  (If you only lived a bit closer we would’ve given you a plate too!)

·    A faithful supporter over many years, Henry Fehr, was in Bolivia on another mission’s trip but we were able to cross paths again after 11 years!

·    Rachel gave us 3 weeks of her travels around the world to help us in the busiest time of the year – finishing up our classes... getting ready for Christmas on the Streets...  She’s a great organizer... and we appreciated her!

·    My mom and dad are here now... until after Christmas... they’ve helped in so many ways – including helping wrap 5,000 gifts for Christmas on the Streets, teaching formally and informally, and helping us with Keiden so we can get more things done for Christmas...

·    Marco’s parents were supposed to come as well... but because of health their visit was postponed until possibly January...

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