The Need
Understand the needs of Ser La Luz and how you can help
Ser la Luz is dedicated to getting intimate with the works that it will support thru giving from donors.
Rayito, the first work to fall into our scope of service, is more family, now, than friend. We have been able to see and touch all aspects of this work and prove the legitimacy of its endeavors. Often, we will go shopping for food, purchase building supplies, and physically see where the donations are going. Our board feels that that is an important part of any work that is connected to Ser la Luz and its donors, to have accountability when it comes to finances. We feel that this transparency is imperative to set our donors minds at ease under the current climate that darkens the economies of many nations.
Rayito (Casa Hogar Rayito de Luz y Esperanza)
“Rayito” had its beginnings in 2012 with this couple: Juan Carmelo Hernandez and his wife Sara, who’s hearts Jesus opened up to help children in the neighborhood who’s daily needs of food and supervision were not being met.
These neglected children were brought into their home, fed, clothed, taught basic life skills and the Word of God. Over time, word got out and other parents started dropping off their children, some of which, were not picked up for days, weeks, or even months. Many of these parents simply could not support their children’s basic needs nor be there for emotional growth & development.
It didn’t take long before Carmelo and Sara began to operate, as a Foster Home (and orphanage, for some), providing these children life needs such as: a place to eat and sleep, clothes, an education, health care, moral and spiritual guidance. Further, Rayito has been receiving abused women giving them, and their children, shelter.
Rayito has never been fully supported since its beginnings. The Lord has been providing their basic needs thru many small private donors. Rayito does not yet have a stable consistent financial source. Ser la Luz would like to make that happen so that, instead of being distracted by providing the next meal, the workers can focus on giving the children much needed love, emotional support, teaching social skills, and showing them how they are loved by the Lord Jesus.
Also having a stable financial source will help with their broader missions, to teach the children life and technical skills that they can use as careers when they become adults, serve others & above all reach the families of these children for the Lord.
Sonriendo Juntos
This newly established ministry, 2020, takes in sexually abused high risk girls who are young Mamas as a result of the abuse and shows them that there is hope in Christ. That they are loved and not broken.
The directors provide a family style home teaching the girls: how to be Moms, life skills, and helping them catch up on education! Their goal, unlike a lot of Casa Hogars, is to keep Mama & baby together. They desire to allow the Mamas to live at home into their 20’s to give them time to start healing emotionally & to develop a career.
El Evangelio, Release to Serve
Karen Willet and Lucas Campos, Baja California
Mission Statement:
Nurturing Tijuana’s teens by recognizing their value and celebrating their individual gifts. We believe that all youth have a purpose and possess assets, and that the community has an obligation to support the development of youth. This is achieved by providing an environment designed to develop positive social skills and social competence, foster moral development, and enhance self-esteem – all of which are related to reduced risk-taking behavior, academic success, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
The community includes family, church, and support friends from Mexico.
Aplausos y Sonrisas, Palabra Viva
Lupita Morales, Baja California
Mission Statement:
Reach as many as possible for Jesus Christ & encourage believers of all ages. Lupita has been serving the Lord for almost 2 decades. She ministers in a wide capacity: a weekly radio program, puppet shows with Biblical lessons, a soccer league to reach at risk youth, hospital visitation, home visits, & food distributions. All of these outreaches are ways she can be the hands & feet of Jesus while sharing about His great love for every person!
