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La Roca News – February 2012
Greetings and as you may know January of 2012 marked La Roca’s sixteenth year of proclaiming the goodness of God and serving the poor in Tijuana Mexico. God’s people again showed their commitment to God’s mission, and friends like you contributed to our work through your prayers, gift, and encouraging letters. Even though of the worldwide economic uncertainty, you helped us under the Lord’s providence, to sustain and increase our outreach to the lost and devastated. We deeply appreciate your willingness to stand with us.
I have exciting news on our progress of the funds to buy the church building! As of January we have raised $48,000.00, with 17 months left and still needing to raise another $171,000.00 dollars. Remember all things are possible with our Lord Jesus Christ.
So, please continue to keep us in your prayers and the Lords blessing upon us during this critical point in our history, for our efforts are pointless without God’s approval. As the founder of the La Roca Ministries, I have to be convinced that the money you send to us is spent in an efficient and effective way, the way God would approve of! I feel that we are translating your gifts into helping and making disciples for Jesus Christ from the poorest of the poor, and part of that confirmation comes also from letters and emails I continue to receive from many that have come with us. “My life has not been the same since coming down with you…” Thanks!
This year we are going all out in reaching the Zona Norte, we have brought in our big guns, like Rudy and his wife Sofia and Rosalina which is our main teacher for our small groups at the old dump and women’s studies. The women’s outreach at the shelter continues to grow as the word gets out that they are allowed to shower and get a clean change of clothes! It’s surprising to see so many women homeless of all ages, but especially those who are senior’s citizens with nowhere to go.
There is one woman that shows up all the time, her name is Christina and she loves to sit behind the pulpit. She lives in the streets and almost everybody knows her. She smells quite bad and you know when she walks in, to the point that a few have requested for her to stop coming, but Rosalina said no, we welcome all and nobody is turned away!
That is why we call it the ministry of Grace; we must learn to love one another regardless of the looks and smells! Sometimes when small groups are formed, they become like a club of just believers. Can I challenge you to be the ice breaker, go to those who are new, to those who smell or stand out. Please do not forget we are the church. We do not go to church, because we are the church! Got it!
Andres and his wife Rosa has taken over the leadership at the discipleship ranch. Andres has been with us 14 years out of the 16 years severing, we could not have somebody more qualified. We have 24 men, plus the staff. Please continue to pray For Andres and family as they serve with all their hearts!
Another area that we are having a hard time keeping up with the growth is the orphanage. We have 34 kids plus staff and we are half way done with the explanation of the boy’s room. We need anybody that knows how to build and some cash to get the job done. We need bunk beds; shelf’s and so on, so would you please consider helping us and the children have more space.
The men’s shelter continues to grow to the point that some men are sleeping outside with just a tent over then. And as you see in the picture, the hall way is full all the way to the door. But since we are the cleanness and the strongest point is how we treat all with the Love of Christ many prefer to be with us than anywhere else. So would you consider helping us finish the upstairs, where we are about 80% done and almost ready to move the shelter upstairs? This will give us the flexibility we need for the church and the youth group and all the other outreaches we have more freedom to do more ministry, having the shelter have its own space.
So again we want to thank you for making 2011 a successful year and for allowing us to start 2012 with high expectations! Thanks for being part of the La Roca family as we serve the Lord together!
In His Passion, Carlos & Rossy and family
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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.
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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 ?
