May 4, 2014 We come to you once again rejoicing as we watch God moving through His people. This Ethiopian NGO (non-governmental organization) has been functioning since January and we are grateful to report that much progress has been made. Presently the NGO program is helping 3 widows, plus 12 children and their single mothers.Read More
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Summer Renovation (Philippines)
May 4, 2014 The following are the materials used for the renovation of the school for the upcoming school year 2014-2015. What looks like bundles of sticks are materials used for the new chairs. These are the materials for painting the Science Laboratory and Computer rooms, as well as the Principal’s Office. They will alsoRead More
Summer Classes (Philippines)
May 4, 2014 Summer has arrived and with it our favorite summer classes. It is a government requirement for the kindergarten children to attend summer school in order to be fully ready for their first grade. Also, our school provides extra classes to other grade students who have had lower grades during the previous schoolRead More
Summer Needs in the Philippines
April 12, 2014 Dear Friends of Reaching Beyond Words, We praise God for His enduring mercies and blessings. Another year has passed by in our little school in the Philippines and we are back in the summer months and the much needed reconstruction/repair time. (Note: April & May are considered to be the summer inRead More
Meet Our Families – Part 1 (Philippines)
April 5, 2014 The Family of Queenie Joy M. Father, Christopher is a carpenter and Mother, Marilou is a housewife. They have six children – two girls and four boys. Queenie Joy in now in Grade 1 and tries her best in school. Her mother is only an elementary graduate and even though she wouldRead More
End of School Year Activities (Philippines)
April 5, 2014 Earthquake & Fire Drill Another school year in the Philippines has come to an end, however we still have a few things to share with you from our latest activities. One of these activities was an earthquake/fire drill demonstration performed by the Bureau of Fire Protection personnel. According to them, Butuan CityRead More
Update from Ethiopia – NGO
March 19, 2014 By Nancy Asbill To start my report on the Ethiopian NGO, I would like to say what a privilege it is for me to be able to meet the mothers and children and have a little part in this program. Jemal and Fikre have had a big job of learning the “ropes”Read More
A Mother’s Heart (Philippines)
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
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.