Just the FACTS…
- Pastor Dago and the medical/dental mission group first saw the land in 2001. Without knowing whether it was up for sale, they went onto the property and prayed for it.
- In August 2001, after listening to Pastor Dago’s vision for the land, the previous owner offered the land for $10,000 US, half the original asking price.
- In December 2001, work began on the property by installing a fence and constructing the first building.
- In the Spring of 2002, work began on the second building and final touches were added to the first building.
- In the Summer of 2003, an Opening Ceremony was held signaling the launch of the Children’s Home.
- During the Winter of 2004, a playground was installed
- In the Summer of 2005, work began on the first family cottage. Funds for this cottage were made possible by donations from the First Baptist Church of Champaign at Savoy Illinois
- In January 2006 the first cottage was completed. The cottage is the home of Manuel and Elsa (live-in couple), their daughter Greylin and 6 children.
- In January 2007, work began on church building. It was dedicated in June 2008 and is being used for church services.
- In July 2008, work began on the second cottage. Funds for this project were donated by the Champaign, IL Rotary Club.
- The second cottage was inaugurated in January 2008.
- In 2009 the multi-purpose was inaugurated.
- In 2011 the water well was inaugurated
- Work began on Sunday school classrooms in 2011.
Who works there….
- Pastor Dago Zelaya and his wife, Dilia, are the Directors of the Children’s Home.
- Alex and Mariana Mejia are the pastoral family who also act as house parents.
Who pays for the Children’s Home…
- Donations are the main source of funding.
About the Mission Trips…
- Eight to ten mission groups go to Azacualpa, Santa Barbara, Honduras each year
- These mission trips usually consist of construction visits, one medical/dental team visit, youth/adult outreach and teams.
