March 17, 2014 My first thought as I awake is the stuffiness that seems to permeate the room. It’s a comfortable room with a double bed, small desk, 2 end tables and a bathroom, which has a shower. We are grateful to have clean sheets and running water. It is Thursday, February 27th. The timeRead More
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What’s Happening in the Philippines
March 16, 2014 A Report of Our February 2014 Visit – by Mark Jantzi Our two week February visit to the Butuan City area of Mindanao Island this time follows a flood that inundated the area a few weeks earlier, possibly one of the worst of their known history. When we left our homes onRead More
First Sponsored Children (Ethiopia)
February 21, 2014 We are pleased to announce that three of our children found their sponsors or rather, were found of them. 🙂 This lightens our overall financial burden for which we are very grateful. Thank you, sponsors, for your generosity.
Establishing Relationships (Ethiopia)
February 19, 2014 The months of January and February have been busy in polishing our program’s procedures and establishing relationships with the families of the children we sponsor. The families were blessed by receiving supplementary food, body soap, and house cleaning materials to assist in helping these needy children eat and be clean. We areRead More
New School’s Facts (Philippines)
February 10, 2014 1. Mayor’s Permit: We got the 2014 Mayor’s permit for the school released! It is always a major undertaking to get all the necessary documentation collected and presented at the respective offices. We are very grateful for this one. 2. Currently, we are working on obtaining the 4th grade permit. Next school year will beRead More
Children’s Flood Testimonies (Philippines)
February 9, 2014 We continue to praise our God for His faithful care of us all. In times of peril and in flood, He remains the Shepherd of His flock. The following are a few of our children’s testimonies about this past tropical storm in Butuan City. By Christine Mae (Grade 3) A blessed day to everyone! TheRead More
Tropical Depression Agaton (Philippines)
January 21, 2014 As many of you probably know by now, tropical depression Agaton struck the Philippines and did major damage in Butuan City on the Mindanao Island where our little school is located. There are 84 out of 86 barangay (districts) with heavy damage and loss of property. In many places, the floods have reachedRead More
Half-Way around the World (Philippines)
January 14, 2014 Written by Johanna Previously, I wrote how Mrs. Atencio, a fifth grade teacher, encouraged her students to undertake a fundraising project for KMM School. Well, a few weeks ago they invited us back to their General Assembly where they presented us with a giant check for $160! They had also made aRead More
1st Regular Weekly Feeding (Philippines)
January 14, 2014 2014 has arrived and we still have something to share with you from 2013! 🙂 Please see the following note from Cherry, the school administrator: “Please extend my gratitude to the sponsors who care so much for our children. Both the parents and the children are soooo thankful and very glad toRead More
Feeding Programs (Philippines)
November 27, 2013 Our joy is beyond measure! It has been decided, thanks to those of you who have contributed to our feeding programs, that we will start our feedings on a weekly basis. Going from a monthly program to bi-weekly (on rare occasions) and finally to a weekly one represents a major step inRead More