The City of Children is a haven for children of the northern area of the Baja California peninsula who are orphaned or abandoned. Just 75 miles south of the San Diego/Tijuana border crossing, this home for hurting little ones seeks to meet their physical and spiritual needs.
Begun in 1970 as a labor of love led by Earl Farmer and concerned Christian people in California, the City of Children was continued from 1988 through 2008 under the capable and anointed leadership of Stan and Carole Stout, formerly of Yorba Linda, CA. In 2008 Jeff & Natasha Fincher, who have a long history with The City, accepted the position of American directors. It continues to be a successful mission model of the Churches of Christ across America.
The City seeks to bring love and happiness back into the lives of these children. One of the ways they accomplish this is through providing mission opportunities for visiting teams from the Churches of Christ. The purpose of such visits is to show the children friendship and Godly examples. The hugs and attention they receive from these visits may be just what they need to help heal a broken heart. The services provided by the visiting teams--serving a meal, giving a gift or working on the property--provides heavenly benefits to both giver and receiver.
Members of our congregation travel to the City of Children four times a year, generally in February, May, October and December. Our trips always include preparing and serving meals to the children, planned activities with them, and free time just to spend with them. The December trip is a special time as we also provide Christmas gifts for the children and have a party with them.
Several members of our Missions Ministry also personally provide monthly support for one of the children living at the home.
If you will reach out to the children, God will overflow your heart with blessings!
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