Zion's Gate boys!
AndersonAnderson is 7 years old and enjoys playing with and taking care of the rabbits. He is currently in kindergarten learning to recognize and write the letters of the alphabet. He loves playing outside and riding his bike with the older boys. Anderson is also addicted to playing racing games and Super Mario on the computer with his neighbor friend, William.
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FernandoFernando is 12 years old and loves baking cookies to sell to the missionary groups...and to EAT!! He is currently in classes with his brother, Carlos, working with a private teacher. Fernando is a fire-cracker with tons of energy! He enjoys working on and riding his bike. He also likes to build things out of scrap wood, such as bike ramps and even a tree house!
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CarlosCarlos is 14 years old and enjoys making popcorn to sell when we are hosting missionary groups. He is continuing classes this year with Fernando and their private teacher. Carlos has never taken English classes but he has really started to speak a lot of english with the groups that we host. He loves working on his bike and riding it with the other boys.
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MarcosMarcos is 14 years old and just started back to school in the sixth grade. Last year, he was on the streets in Los Pinos with no plan for his life. This year, he is attending a private Christian bilingual school. Many of his classes and textbooks are in English and he has never taken an English class before! He is enjoying the challenge and learning quickly. Marcos also enjoys working on and riding his bike with the boys.
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LuisLuis is 15 years old and is attending a private Christian high school with Ariel and Cristopher. He loves working on his bike and riding it for hours. He is loud and always likes to be the jokester, but he also has a soft side with a huge heart of compassion for people. It breaks his heart to see people in need and he often gives of what little he has to help others. His dream is to go to college in the states and become a pediatrician.
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ArielAriel is 17 years old and is attending a private Christian high school. He is very quiet and humble. He never seeks attention or praise for the work he does. Ariel enjoys helping with everything from washing Tony's car to watering the plants to helping cook meals. He also loves listening to music and hanging out with the groups. He has been living with us for over a year now, and the rest of his family will be joining us this year!!
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CristopherCristopher is 18 years old and is our only teen from Tizatillo, the community where we live. He is very respectful and always willing to help with the tasks that need to be done. Cristopher also loves being in the kitchen cooking. He plays soccer almost every day at the community field with guys from the neighborhood. Cristopher enjoys spending time on Tony's side to "learn the ropes." He is definitely an asset to our ministry!
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HenryHenry is 19 years old and his dream is to open up a bicycle shop on the property this year. He also plans to return to high school this year after taking a year off. He is a huge fan of the soccer team Olympia and enjoys going to the stadium downtown to watch the games. Henry loves blasting music from his speakers and you can always tell when he is coming. He also likes playing pool with others or just practicing his shots.
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WalterWalter is 24 years old and recently got his license. He enjoys washing and taking care of the car by adding oil and other fluids when they are low. He is also eager to give rides and run errands when we ask him to. Walter continues to grow in his faith as he has recently committed to start going to a Tuesday night church service. He also plans to return to high school this year after taking a year off.
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