August 3, 2013 July 31 marked another successful Nutrition Month Celebration as mandated by the Department of Education office. This year’s theme was “Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama nating wakasan” or, for those of us who don’t understand Filipino, “Hunger and malnutrition, let us end it together.” One of the objectives of this 2013 theme wasRead More
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Philippine Report by George Herrig (Philippines)
August 1, 2013 For the past several days it has been on my heart to write a summary concerning our trip to the Philippines. As I am on the plane somewhere over the Pacific (Northeast of Korea), it seems to be the best time. This trip to the Philippines has kept us quite busy eachRead More
End of Session Program (Nigeria)
July 19, 2013 Firstfruits Christian Academy rounded off its second academic session with its first annual inter-house sports competition and prize giving day today. The event began with an opening prayer and welcome address by the Principal Mr. Bernard Oborgu. The event brought together 70 pupils and students and all staff members of the FirstfruitsRead More
The Box Has Arrived!
July 11, 2013 We thought you would appreciate to know that the 80 lbs. box that was sent from the U.S. to the Philippines in April finally arrived at the end of June! We have found a very reasonable and, most importantly, reliable shipping service to the Philippine Islands. They are willing to send asRead More
Enrollments, Schedules, and More (Philippines)
July 8, 2013 The first month of our new school year has passed and so we have some exciting news to share with you. We now have 91 children enrolled in the school, 70 of which are indigent. The remaining 21 students also come from lower-income families, however, they are able to pay a smallRead More