Last night we visited another one of the temporary foster homes at the Bible Home. We had a wonderful time getting to know the kids, getting hugs, eating good Costa Rican cooking and practicing our Spanish. The house mother, Marielos, has been working at Roblealto almost a year. She is single and has a 16-year-old son, Fernando, who plays a father role to the 10 children ages 4-12.
What impacted me most last night was during worship. Fernando led the kids in songs and the way they worshiped! I've never seen kids worshiping like this - eyes closed, hands lifted, a look of peace and joy on their faces as they sang their hearts out. It was so beautiful! It hit me that Roblealto is created men of God. The young boys don't hide their faith or their worship. It is here that they are learning how to love God and love others. These young boys have the opportunity to grow up to be good husbands, fathers, leaders, and employees because of what is modeled at Roblealto. Although many of them don't have fathers, the men that work at Roblealto (including Fernando at 16!) are teaching them how to be men of God. This is truly an important ministry and another side of the holistic healing that is happening every day at Roblealto. Praise God!
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