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Partner With Us To Own Our Church Building
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Christmas: Hurting people, without food, beds and blankets
As the first storm came in and seeing the sky become dark, I could not help but wonder?
How many houses will be brought down by the rains? how many roofs would collapse? how many bedrooms would become rivers and how many houses would be destroyed by mud slides?
How many children will find themselves in a pond of mud?
As I walked though the old dump site, knowing that many would be without food and without a roof, I saw what I had expected!
Hurting people, without food, beds and blankets wet from the rains with muddy floors! Not much of a Christmas for them!
As I went from house to house taking them food, the children were happy to get something to eat, even though their desire was a shining little car or doll. But because of the lack of gifts, food was it!
We also fed one hundred men at the shelter, what a joy!
So, long after Christmas morning when the paper is swept away and the tree is stripped and recycled, we hope you will still remember us.
Thanks again for keeping us close to your hearts and your prayers throughout the year. Thanks for allowing us to bring relief to those who are hurting just a stone throw away!
La Roca team desires you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years!
In His Passion, Carlos and Rossy
Help us give these children a Christmas!
As you have heard, Tijuana has become a dangerous place to visit. But thanks to God we have not been affected directly. But we have been affected in others ways!
Many groups have canceled for two years straight and we have lost funds that we have counted on.
This year we have fallen short by $16,000.00.
Churches that normally send gifts for everyone in the ministry, have said they can’t this year!
Many of our children in the ranch and Delicias will not be given any gifts this year unless we have some response soon!
As I stand here where I live, seeing Point Loma and downtown San Diego, I cannot help but wonder how many of our children who live in the hillsides or the dumps see the same thing, with a hope, saying if only I could cross the border! Everything would be different!
Sad to say, that is far from the truth for so many, who try to cross daily. Many are robbed, while others are raped, while others are left alone in the desert, lost not knowing where to go!
So if I can plead with you, If you can send something our way… nothing big, a small toy car or a doll, tarps or warm blankets as the cold comes in. Or just some hard cash to help get pass during these difficult times.
Help us give these children a Christmas and all those who we minister to!
Thanks for keeping us close to your hearts. We hope each one of you have a Happy and meaningful Christmas!
Please send any gifts or donations to:
“House of Grace”
La Roca Ministries
2830 Leonard Street
National City, CA 91950
(619) 890-2830
In His Passion,
Carlos and Rossy and the rest of La Roca team!
La Roca Ranch Ministry Transportation Needs
"Last Leg" Water truck
The La Roca Ranch has an urgent need for two vehicles. The current water tanker truck (see picture) needs replaced as it is on its last leg. It has rolled several times and is barely holding together. We would like a 1-1/2-2 ton dually pickup … typical 4500 series vehicle. This vehicle make many steep hill climbs several times a day hauling water to the discipleship ministry at the Ranch. If you have any possible vehicle that might fit this need please send a contact request HERE.
The second vehicle need is for a pickup or small SUV to take the Ranch kids to school each day. This is approximately a 20 mile round trip. An economical vehicle is needed to save the wear and tear on the larger vehicles and to save on gasoline. Please consider helping with this transportation for the kids. Currently, there are six staff kids that are being taken daily to school from the Ranch. If you can help please Contact Us.
The La Roca Ranch is a rehabilitation and discipleship Ranch for men of all ages. The program is for one year and seeks to change the lives of men so that they are socially responsible and spiritually strong.
Faith Giving to Pay for La Roca Church
By Faith We Will Own Our Church Building”. Friends of La Roca, We hope that this summer has been filled with great rest, fun, and lots of sun for you! Here at La Roca, we find ourselves in an exciting season and wanted to share with you something that God has put on our hearts.
As you may know, over the past 8 years, we experienced growth in many ways and our ministry facilities limited us in what we could do in part due to lack of space. In mid-2009 we experienced God’s favor as we were able to move from our original church facility in the Zona Norte of Tijuana to rent (with an option to purchase) a much larger facility about 5 blocks away. This new location has proven to be a great blessing, allowing us to expand our ministry in unprecedented ways and is needed for continued growth.
Recently, we sensed God calling us to take a step of faith and pursue the purchase of the church building that we are currently renting. As we’ve prayed we believe God is calling us to take steps of faith to raise a total of $225,000 over three years. Why three years? Let us tell you . . .
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Carlos, Rossy & Girls 
La Roca Ministries reaches out to touch people’s lives that are devastated by poverty, neglect and despair. These people find themselves enslaved to drugs and alcohol and living in the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. Our desire is to mirror Christ’s compassion and concern to these people.
It has been said, “give a person a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a life.” We believed in “teaching people how to fish”. We want to see lives transformed and we believe that comes through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our program seeks to help rebuild lives by making disciples; raising up men, women and teens as future leaders and missionaries, and sending them forth to advance the Kingdom of God on earth.
Thank you for your prayers and financial support. You are making a difference today and for eternity! -
My name is Amanda and I am 22 years old. I have been coming to Tj since I was 14. I came down here last month (January) to stay for a year. Its amazing being here and watching people’s lives being changed by the various ministries. I am so blessed to be here. I know a lot of people worry about the violence and decide not to come. But there is no reason to be afraid. Out of all the times I’ve been down here, I’ve never had a problem with anything. We’ve actually gone to the beach in the evening had a small worship service before. You shouldn’t wander off alone to late, but it’s not like you should do that in any city. I’m more scared when I’m wandering around my own city at night then I am here. All I know is that God called me here, and nothing will stop me because I have him on my side. There is a phrase I keep posted that says, “Fear knocked at the door, and faith answered, there was no one there.” What more is there to say ?
