The center provides food, ministers love to "Abuelitos" in the community,
gives them the opportunity to grow in the knowledge of God's Word, and
to feel useful through arts and crafts projects, and have fun playing and simply gathering
together.
The Seniors' in many
communities are the called the
"Forgotten", forced to beg for food, left locked in their houses, take care of
family... and they have been left out of the community.
Pastors' Peter and Martita from
Linaje Escogido opened the “Abuelitos” Senior Center in November 2012 to respond to the poverty
and neglect that affect many seniors in our community.
Many of the seniors that attend
the
center come from very impoverished families, but they are also very lonely, having been
forgotten by those same families.
The Senior Center is coordinated by Keila Velasquez, who abounds in love and creativity as
she leads arts and crafts projects, games, dancing, or simply talking over coffee,
as well
as
sharing Bible stories and songs. A delicious and nutritious hot lunch is also served three days a week and snacks two days a week.
We have about 20
"abuelitos" that can't
assist physically the center due to medical condition or long
distance.
"Meals on Wheels" delivers lunches directly to their homes in
“Moto-taxis.”
At this time, meals are being delivered ever Tuesday and
Friday, hoping to soon deliver meals every day.
Medical
attention at the “Samuel” Medical
Center is free of charge for the seniors that are part of the feeding center as well
as other low-income seniors.
Amazing Comfort Ministries prepares medical brigades during which doctors and
nurses visit La Villa and surrounding communities and provide free medical
attention, with a special focus on seniors and children.
Besides meals, our senior STAFF prepares monthly activities for the seniors.
The
favorite activities by the "abuelitos" are: Crafts, Music, Dancing, Playing bingo,
Parties with piñatas, and they love sharing their stories, and for us the "gringos"
visiting their homes in our Mission trips.
These activities are never missed
