As an update to our July blog post regarding the extremely dry conditions and fires, we were blessed to receive two days of heavy rain over the past few weeks.  The showers nourished the terrain and were much needed to replenish moisture in our area. We also nourished our community, spiritually, by hosting a week-long…

Summertime is extremely dry in our area. As a result of the arid conditions, fires can easily breakout. Unfortunately, we have experienced many fires in the last month, and some of them have grown to be quite large and dangerous. We ask that you pray for the protection of Shining Light Children’s Home and for…

Bright and early on Saturday morning, May 25, an excited group of children loaded up in multiple vehicles to visit the zoo in Valle de Guadalupe. The zoo is home to many different animals including lions, tigers, hippopotamuses, monkeys, and many other interesting creatures. In addition to the animals, the zoo also has a large…

As morning dawned on April 26, twenty-five children awoke with anticipation of the exciting fundraiser event planned that day, but to their disappointment, the cold rain and clouds of Northern Mexico threatened to ruin their plans. Thinking quickly and undaunted by the elements, we decided to move the event indoors. Tecate Sheds graciously allowed us…

As you walk through the front door of Shining Light Children’s Home, your five senses are instantly awakened. You hear the cheerful sound of laughter and catch the gaze of curious eyes watching from every direction. As you step inside a little farther, you see a group of girls, around thirteen years old, drawing pictures,…

While on Spring Break, we planned a fun outing for the children and spent an entire day at the park.  Our day was full of games and activities like volleyball, spike-ball, and hiking. The laughter and joy were contagious.  The children played hard and had so much fun.  They also found peaceful moments of relaxation…

We have exciting news to report about Erika.  After spending most of her life at Shining Light Children’s Home, she is now in the process of being adopted into a family in the United States.  Erika came to Shining Light when she was only a few days old.  She has grown into a beautiful, 13-year-old…

The new year began with a group of volunteers serving at SLCH. About fourteen men participated in a building project to rebuild an older house which was dilapidated and no longer safe for use. It was decided that this home could not be repaired and required a full demo and rebuild. These dedicated volunteers cleared…

The Board of Directors at Shining Light Children’s Home is excited to share that the Staff Training Center Project is underway. We started the process of raising funds to purchase land and build a much-needed, onsite training facility to better equip our staff members. The training center will be used to adequately train and prepare…

By Erin Martin Today marks my first anniversary at Shining Light Children’s Home. As I reflect on this past year, I am reminded of the many lessons I’ve learned. God ALWAYS comes through. On the hard days when it was difficult to get up, and I felt like I could not keep going, I learned…