Fall 2011

Since Robert was asked to become WGO’s Chief Operating Officer, the process began to find a couple to replace us at the Bridge House.  That new job offer began a several-month search for a new couple that could move into the Bridge and begin mentoring the youth as well as manage the responsibilities there. 

Amy, Gerson, and baby Gerson Abraham

God pointed us to a couple living on the northern coast of Honduras with a huge heart to serve Hondurans.  Gerson is from Honduras and has studied several years of Medical school both in Honduras and in Cuba. He enjoys using his medical skills wherever needed. He also enjoys evangelism and discipleship.  Amy is from California, has a Masters in Missions, has travelled to several countries doing missions work, and has a heart for ministry too. They have 1-year-old baby boy and are due to have their second baby any day now.

As we got to know Gerson and Amy Ruiz and heard about the ministries they've been involved in, we quickly saw how their lives and testimonies could greatly benefit the Bridge youth.   They have a ministry to street children, are involved in their local church, and have a desire to serve God internationally.  We originally had them stay with us at the Bridge House for several days to get to know us, to meet the Bridge House youth, and to get a feel for how the Bridge House operates.  They have since accepted the offer to become the new Bridge House managers and have recently moved into the Bridge as the new Bridge House managers.  Gerson will also be regularly travelling out to Rancho Ebenezer to serve as the “Ministry Homes Manager” working with the organizational details to help make the homes operate more smoothly.  Both Gerson and Amy are excited about being a part of the ministry of WGO, and more specifically about being able to live with the youth, to mentor and disciple them, and to challenge them to strive to honor God with their lives.  Please pray with us as Gerson and Amy Ruiz begin living with and spending time with the Bridge House youth.  Pray that God uses their unique life experiences to motivate and teach the youth.  May God use them all in each other's lives: to encourage, challenge, and point one another to Him.

Gerson, Jhoselyn, Eleni, Amy, Rodolfo, and Jefry enjoying our last night at the Bridge as we "passed on the torch"
to Gerson and Amy to continue God's work mentoring the youth at the Bridge House.