First Presbyterian Church also sponsors internationally, Casa Hogar in Mexico, Kenyan Sister Church in Meru, Kenya, and two Compassion Children in Africa.

Kenyan Sister Church

Located in Meru, Kenya, is our sister church.  In addition to our prayers, we support this congregation through free-will offerings and pen pal activities.  First Presbyterian Church has sent members to visit our fellow Christians at the Meru church, and they have visited our congregation.

Imenti Presbyteries, Kenya

Through our Blackhawk Presbytery Partnership, First Presbyterian supports the ministry of the Imenti Presbyteries in the foothills of Mt. Kenya - training events for Deacons, Elders, Pastors and Evangelists, the construction of a guest house and the enabling of partnerships between churches in the Blackhawk and Imenti Presbyteries.

Casa Hogar Orphanage

Casa Hogar Alfa is located in Huajuapan, Mexico, an orphanage for lost and unwanted children.  The goal is to help as many children as they can, by teaching them "about their Heavenly Father and his love." Through our prayers, encouragement and financial support they are changing the lives of many children. 

Casa Hogar was started in 2000 when the Cruz family, feeling the call of God upon their lives to minister to the needs of families, began to take neglected children into their own home.  As Casa Hogar grew, Freddie and Berta Cruz began searching and praying for a more suitable place to live.  After much prayer, a piece of land was donated!  With the help of many, their new home started to take shape and can now house over 50 children.  In addition, this new facility has a workshop for the boys to learn a trade, and a sewing room for the girls.  But most importantly, it is a safe place for these children to come and receive love.

Amber & Jony Cruz

Amber (Medema) Cruz is a longstanding member of First Presbyterian and has given her life of mission work to Casa Hogar.  Amber has been in Mexico for the past three years teaching at the Casa Hogar Alfa Orphanage.  While working there, Amber met Jony.  They were married and now give their lives to volunteering at the orphanage.  Their work is all voluntary; they do not receive any payment for the work they provide.  They now have one son, Azarel, 1 year old and are expecting another child in March.