Micah Project summer photos

Remembering what the Micah Project is all about...

...being a light in dark places...

Above: We visit Jose Daniel, Kevin and Alejandro several times a week through our street ministry. All three boys have been addicted to yellow glue for several years and make their home in the alleyways of the public outdoor market. Our prayer is that we could help each of them find a home and find freedom from their addiction. In the meantime, we try to reflect God's light to them whenever we can!

...rebuilding families...

Above: Edwin did not know his family until he was eighteen years old when he met his grandmother. Last year, he found his mom and five siblings, who were living under a bridge until the Micah Project helped them to rent a room. Last month, his 13 year old brother Miguel officially moved into the Micah House. Since Edwin (above, left) celebrated his 22nd birthday on July 8, and Miguel celebrated his 14th birthday on the 10th, we had one big celebration for them! It was the first time that Miguel had ever celebrated his birthday. They are pictured here with their little brother Manuel.

Below: Several of our boys' moms have been participating in our "Micah mamas" program this year. They come on Wednesdays for a Bible study and on Saturdays for sewing lessons. Here, our cook Aida (left) and Maycol's mom Aleyda practice with our sewing machines.

...and being a family to those who have none...

Above: Rebecca Bell and her sister Sarah smile with Marvincito and Juan Carlos in the Micah House's front door. Rebecca's whole family visited her in July, as they have done for several years. Rebecca continues to be a source of hope and direction for our guys! Her sister Sarah works for a children's home in South Africa called Pfunanane (www.pfunanane.org).

...beginning the pursuit of wisdom...

Above: Paty Pavon has taught in our education program for several years. Paty has grown up in the Villa Linda Miller community, and her family has been a huge support to the Micah Project. This year, one of her students is Axel (above), who is learning how to read and write.

Below: Missionary Barry Horst has been volunteering his time with the Micah Project to teach carpentry skills to the younger boys this year. Here, he supervises as Wilmer and Jason sand down a door at the Micah House.

...and helping our young men to be a light to the world...

Above: Oscar Amaya spent three months in Morocco this year with the Youth with a Mission program. It was a transformative experience in his life! Here, Oscar is hugged by an Moroccan orphan at the program where he volunteered.

...to sing a new song...

Cristofer, Wilmer and Hector are the newest generation of Micah singers, called the "Lil Micah boys". One of our Leadership House participants, Jose, helps them to write and record songs. Here, they put all of their energyTo see the latest video from the original Los Micah Boys, click here.

...to celebrate milestones...

Above: Juan Carlos (center) celebrated his 18th birthday on July 30. He invited friends to have a barbeque on the terrace of the Micah house. Below: John Bell cooks hamburgers and hot dogs for 50 people at Juan Carlos' birthday party!

...to learn to love...

Above: One of the great strengths of the Micah Project is the way that our older participants speak into the lives of our younger ones. Here, Edwin Fugon and Oscar Amaya horse around with some of the younger guys!

Below: John Bell and Hector pose with Macaroni, the newest Micah mascot!

...to play...

The Micah boys have been a part of a soccer league this year that the Micah Project has been helping to sponsor. Above: Cristofer our goalie, gets ready to put the ball in play. Below: Wilmer, on defense, sends the ball forward!

Below: Marvincito traps the ball during one of our Saturday soccer games.

Above: Axel and Cristofer push Hector on a tire swing at Brian Wiggs' newly-rented house.


...to laugh...

Above: Maycol smiles on the Micah House patio. Maycol is most-advanced student in our educational program currently; he will complete 11th grade in November!

Below: Carlos, Marvincito and Pedro Luis take a break from their sixth grade classes to smile for the camera. Our educational program runs from 7:30 to noon every day of the school week.

...to reach out...

Above: This is a group of street kids that we see regularly on our street ministry in the market area. Brian Wiggs (back row, second from right) will be moving to Honduras with his family in November to work with the Micah Project full time! Brian loves street ministry, and already knows many of the street kids in the market district by name. Pictured at the left is Anita, a friend from England who visited the project in July.

Below: Brian Wiggs' son Michael passes out water at the city dump during their family's visit to Honduras in July.

...and to extend God's love to a needy world...

Above: Natasha Wiggs swings with a baby at the AFE project at the city dump while her son Brian James looks on. The Wiggs family will be a huge help to the Micah Project once they move down as full time missionaries this November!

...one person at a time...

Above: Hector (left) spent several years on the streets with Jose Daniel (who still lives on the street). Whenever Jose Daniel visits the Micah House, Hector spends a lot of time trying to convince him to leave the streets behind and move in with us!

That's what the Micah Project is all about!