Mexico Ministries
Casa Hogar Belen, Tijuana, MX

 

Casa Hogar Belen is located in the Otay Mesa area of Tijuana, Mexico, approximately 4 miles across the border.

Please pray for Mama Antonia and her family as they oversee Casa Hogar, and pray for the provision and safety of the children

Photos are courtesy of Mark & Dana Daniels, CCC, and Jaime Cadwell, Capistrano Valley Church

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James 1:27
"Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world."

Mission Trips

A team from Calvary Chapel Corona visits Casa Hogar Belen once each month. The team is led by Ministry Leaders Mark & Dana Daniels.

More information can be obtained by visiting the Resource Table.

Trip dates are February 10, March 17, April 7, May 19, June 9, July 14, August 18 Beach Trip (tentative), September 8, October 13, November 10, January 5

*Please check bulletin for changes

2008 Visit Dates

January 5
February 9
March 1
May 3
June 7
July 12
August 2 (Beach Trip)
September 6
October 11
November 1

Typical Needs

Casa Hogar Belen has 60 to 70 children on average. On a monthly basis, they need the following items.  It is best to buy them in bulk from warehouse stores.

- Toilet paper (one large case from Costco lasts approximately one week)
- Paper plates, cups, napkins, paper towels
- Mops and brooms
- Bleach, soap, laundry detergent, ammonia
- Toiletries ( toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo. Brushes, combs)
- Feminine hygiene items for teen girls
- New clothing items: undergarments for girls and boys, socks
Periodically, other items may be needed; please check with ministry leaders before purchasing items

Typical Itinerary

• 7:00am - At the Church to Caravan
• 9:00-9:30am - Arrive at U.S./Mexican border; we stop in Otay Mesa to eat and regroup before crossing
• 10:00am - Arrive at Casa Hogar
• 11:00am - Begin Bible studies and projects
• 12:30pm - Serve lunch
• 3:00pm - Leave Casa Hogar
• 6:00pm - Arrive home; this is dependent on the lines at the border

What to bring

Everyone participating in one of the trips must have the following with them.

• A valid California Driver's License or a valid School Picture ID, AND
• An Original Birth Certificate, OR
• A Current Passport
  • Additionally, anyone under 18 years of age must have a Calvary Chapel Corona Medical Release Form and Permission Slip signed by their legal parent or guardian.
  • We also recommend that each person bring their own water, $5-$10 in cash, and snacks