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At the age of 13, Charla Davis made a bold claim: ""I want to do great things for God."" ""What makes you think you can do anything for the God of the universe?"" her father asked. ""You can start by making your bed,"" her mother said. Now this ordinary woman with faith in an extraordinary God is simply known as Hermana Charla or Mama Charla to countless people living south of the border. Some even refer to her as the Mother Teresa of Mexico. The small children's home she founded in the 1960s has since evolved into a multifaceted mission touching the lives of orphaned, abandoned, impoverished, and disadvantaged individuals on the Baja Peninsula, the mainland of Mexico, and into the remote mountain regions of Oaxaca. It all started with the unexpected adoption of a Zapotec baby.

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There is absolutely NOTHING ordinary about Charla Pereau, except that her name may not be a household word. That's because she is one of the most unassuming, humble women I know. And that is exactly why God has been able to use her life in such an incredible way. Her story is a real-life God-adventure that will continue to change lives for all eternity. I have been to the Baja mission and loved it so much I took my children back. If you are looking for a story to build your faith and challenge the depth of your commitment, THIS IS IT! Charla is proof that with faith, nothing is impossible. I highly recommend this book! Terry Meeuwsen Co-Host, The 700 Club Founder, Orphan's Promise This book is a collection of testimonies from many people who have participated in the calling and vision of a simple woman, and it represents just a small portion of the fruit from seeds she's planted. Some 50 years ago, Charla got the call from the Lord and said yes. In the most unlikely place, she heard children laughing. The rest is history. My wife, Nancy, and I had the privilege of participating for more than 40 of those years to help make that vision become reality. The Lord wants to use all of us, and He opens doors to accomplish His calling. Charla, a most humble, God-fearing woman, had gifts only the Holy Spirit can give. Only eternity will show us how many people she touched and blessed. Two of Charla's quotations will always stay in my heart. She said to me, God has a plan for your life, Hans. And over the mission's dining room door is a sign that reads, You will never be the same. Both statements are so true. God wants to use you as well. How do YOU respond? Hopefully, Here I am, use me. Hans Benning The Benning Academy of Music Foundation Long-Time Mission Volunteer I've been honored and blessed to know Charla and Chuck for more than 28 years. They've tutored me in real Christian living through their lives, their service to others, and the way they continue (even in their later years) to reach out and touch so many people. As I read this book, I was brought to tears. I've witnessed and participated first hand in so many of the things their stories described, and thought finally others would now see what an amazing ministry Charla and Chuck have had. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to see what REAL CHRISTIAN service and sacrifice looks like and the blessings it brings. Barry Wineroth Director, Short-Term Mexico Outreach Youth with a Mission (YWAM), Chico, California When our daughters and their families came to visit and we all sat around the table, we each remembered Charla Pereau and her husband, Chuck, who changed the lives of thousands and thousands of people in Mexico. We can't stop from telling the stories and crying as we think about how God chose them and used them to bless our people and also our lives. We have benefitted greatly for more than three decades because of their preaching the gospel to those in need, not only with words but also through their example. We give thanks to God for them. They are a blessing to many people and to my family specifically. Mario Cordoba Mission Pastor Having followed Charla's ministry for nearly 50 years, I can readily confirm the exciting events that are reported in this amazing volume of inspiring, informative, and innovative missions. Dr. John W. Lucas Founder/President, MEA Worldwide Calgary, Alberta, Canada

There is absolutely NOTHING ordinary about Charla Pereau, except that her name may not be a household word. That's because she is one of the most unassuming, humble women I know. And that is exactly why God has been able to use her life in such an incredible way. Her story is a real-life God-adventure that will continue to change lives for all eternity. I have been to the Baja mission and loved it so much I took my children back. If you are looking for a story to build your faith and challenge the depth of your commitment, THIS IS IT! Charla is proof that with faith, nothing is impossible. I highly recommend this book! Terry Meeuwsen Co-Host, The 700 Club Founder, Orphan's Promise This book is a collection of testimonies from many people who have participated in the calling and vision of a simple woman, and it represents just a small portion of the fruit from seeds she's planted. Some 50 years ago, Charla got the call from the Lord and said yes. In the most unlikely place, she heard children laughing. The rest is history. My wife, Nancy, and I had the privilege of participating for more than 40 of those years to help make that vision become reality. The Lord wants to use all of us, and He opens doors to accomplish His calling. Charla, a most humble, God-fearing woman, had gifts only the Holy Spirit can give. Only eternity will show us how many people she touched and blessed. Two of Charla's quotations will always stay in my heart. She said to me, ""God has a plan for your life, Hans."" And over the mission's dining room door is a sign that reads, ""You will never be the same."" Both statements are so true. God wants to use you as well. How do YOU respond? Hopefully, ""Here I am, use me."" Hans Benning The Benning Academy of Music Foundation Long-Time Mission Volunteer I've been honored and blessed to know Charla and Chuck for more than 28 years. They've tutored me in real Christian living through their lives, their service to others, and the way they continue (even in their later years) to reach out and touch so many people. As I read this book, I was brought to tears. I've witnessed and participated first hand in so many of the things their stories described, and thought finally others would now see what an amazing ministry Charla and Chuck have had. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to see what REAL CHRISTIAN service and sacrifice looks like and the blessings it brings. Barry Wineroth Director, Short-Term Mexico Outreach Youth with a Mission (YWAM), Chico, California When our daughters and their families came to visit and we all sat around the table, we each remembered Charla Pereau and her husband, Chuck, who changed the lives of thousands and thousands of people in Mexico. We can't stop from telling the stories and crying as we think about how God chose them and used them to bless our people and also our lives. We have benefitted greatly for more than three decades because of their preaching the gospel to those in need, not only with words but also through their example. We give thanks to God for them. They are a blessing to many people and to my family specifically. Mario Cordoba Mission Pastor Having followed Charla's ministry for nearly 50 years, I can readily confirm the exciting events that are reported in this amazing volume of inspiring, informative, and innovative missions. Dr. John W. Lucas Founder/President, MEA Worldwide Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Charla Pereau and her husband, Chuck, adopted a Zapotec baby in 1961, causing her to develop an ever-growing love and compassion for the Mexican people. Although she considers herself an ordinary woman, her faith in an extraordinary God led to her doing a great work on the Baja Peninsula, the mainland of Mexico, and into the mountains of Oaxaca through Foundation for His Ministry, an organization she founded after receiving a supernatural call and vision in 1966. She has now dedicated decades of her life there to rescuing children, reaching the lost, and restoring the broken. In that time, she has witnessed and experienced God perform countless miraculous deeds. Learn more at www.ffhm.org.

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