WELCOME To, "CASA C.A.F.E." Mens Rehab Center in Coronado, Costa Rica .
There are two very different Photos here. Which one do you think shines brighter in Gods eyes?
Ya, me too....I think the circle of once broken and lost men, that have found a freedom from Drugs and Alcohol through the love and mercy offered all of use through Jesus Christ is by far Brighter to God, and to His Angles, that I am sure are celebrating with these men as they pray to our Creator.
THESE MEN ARE BEING REHABILITATED AT
"CASA C.A.F.E." THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD AND THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU CAN FEEL THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT EACH DAY AS THESE MEN COME TOGETHER IN PRAYER THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND ASK GOD FOR HELP TO CHANGE WHAT THEY COULDN'T CHANGE ALONE, BEFORE !!
Not all will make through the (1) year recommended stay, but whether they stay or go, they will have heard the Gospel of Christ. And they have to take that with them, no matter what, and as you all know once you've heard the word of God and prayed to Him, it's hard to forget Him! Praise God!!
This is Oscar, he came about 5 months ago after years of drug addiction. He took over the hard and sometimes unthankful job of Cooking for the ministry every day. As you can see they use a wood stove, (can't afford propane) Oscar accepted the Lord and was faithful in reading the Bible, but missed out on a lot of the other activities and felt a little alone. I would often set with him while he was cooking the evening meal, while Jason ( the other missionary who teaches the Bible study every week) was leading/teaching the Study, we would fellowship and I would encourage him in that he was on mission with God in feeding the men and offering advise as they asked for his wisdom and that he was a vital part of the ministry.
As it some times happens, Oscar left ten days ago before I could say goodbye. I don't know why, but I do know that he is a changed man from his stay at CASA C.A.F.E. because God has changed his heart.
There are and average of 16 men here at any given time. They come here because there is no other place for them. They are broken and rejected children of our God that seek mercy. Private rehabs cost to much and government programs are full. Both have about 93% fail rate.
I don't know the fail rate at CASA C.A.F. E., but I do know that over 85% of the men accept Jesus while they're here. I think that says it all!
One of the problems here is that it is very primitive and crowded. Up to 18 men live in a 24x24ft old block barn with one bathroom for all.
They sleep on make shift bunk beds with bad foam mattresses, and yet they stay.
(it is kept clean and tidy)
One of the men (Paco) He's the little guy on the right runs the place. Paco is living proof that this ministry works, He came here 2 years ago broken and rejected. then after accepting Christ and getting off drugs and such, he desided that this was his mission. Paco has a very diverse past (crack cociane and robbery + ) and uses his experiances to minister and encourage the men. He accepted the position after the orginal founder moved on and has started another center. Paco is a good leader and example for the men to follow. Please, please keep Paco in prayer as he has a lot of responsibility and very little formal training. But He trusts in GOD and Jesus is his Lord.
It's cold every night, (it's in the foothills,) and most of the men aren't used to it, yet they stay.
The food is OK as it sustains them, mainly rice with vegetables that they grow, but with little protein accept fish head stew once and a while. Through our mission they receive, bread, cheese, some meat and 200# of rice every month.
They have no medical or dentist accept in emergency. (which is 1 hour away by bus)!
They spend there days mostly working in the field tending the crops, that so eagerly grows as the soil is very rich. They also work as volunteers for different church's and schools that need construction type help
There's a weekly prayer list, and throughout the day (hourly) a different man prays for all the men and Casa C.A.F.E.. Each man is asked to read a verse from the Bible daily, and they have devotionals daily. Weekly they have two Bible Studies. One with me and one from there church in Guadalupe and of course they fellowship throughout the day in one way or another.
GOD'S CHILDREN NEED YOUR HELP, AS DO THEIR FAMILIES WHO NEED THEIS MEN WHOLE AGAIN.
First and formost they need your prayers:>>>>Please pray for the following,
Funds to build an ad on dormintory with a larger bathroom, (about $4300.00) This is a great mission team project. The government has given CASA C.A.F.E. till the end of this year to build this or they will shut CASA C.A.F.E. down! (I could build it with funds as the labor is free!!)
Monthly support for the ministry in general>>>funds for a doctor visit during the month and to examine new arrivals, propane for cooking, food, Bibles and did I mention to pray always for His children, old and young!!
If you wish to help CASA C.A.F.E. in any way, please contact me at keithbritton@cten.org Also if you know of organizations that might help this Rehab Center in any way, Christian or not, let me know.
Drug's and Alcohol affect everybody! This program is working, but needs your help to continue.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I thank you in advance for your help.
God Bless you with His peace
Keith Britton
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