Please pray that the school continues to have participation from the community and that the affiliate church will be able to build on this amazing interaction with the community.
About Me
- Food For Orphans
- Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- Food for Orphans is a 501(c)3 charity and all donations are tax-deductible. Our Federal EIN is 75-3242422. "Feeding orphans one meal at a time." Mission: to supply at least one nutritious meal per day to as many orphans as possible.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Miracle in Haiti
Several weeks ago a US construction team headed to Haiti to build a school for an orphan project that Food for Orphans helps feed in Haiti. But the building supplies were held up at the border by corrupt officials wanting a $10,000 bribe. After nearly 3 weeks the officials released the supplies! By then the construction team had gone home, so the community came together to unload the supplies and build the school! We are so thankful for ministries and communities working together for one cause, to care for orphans.
Please pray that the school continues to have participation from the community and that the affiliate church will be able to build on this amazing interaction with the community.
Please pray that the school continues to have participation from the community and that the affiliate church will be able to build on this amazing interaction with the community.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Holy Week Camp in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, we help support an orphan home with 60 children. A few weeks ago they had a camp where they invited street and community children to attend.
Over five days, the children played games, sang praise, danced, had Bible teachings and were feed three meals a day! Many of these street children normally eat dirt to fill their aching bellies, so this was a rare treat for them.
A high point of the camp was when one of the Muslim boys showed interest in the daily Bible teachings. He asked many questions during the remaining time at the camp and the leaders knew he was close to receiving the Lord. On the fourth day, he prayed and received Christ!
The last day of camp was Easter Sunday. The children celebrated with a church service, chicken and biscuits and a special sweet!
Since Easter, the orphan home leaders have been teaching the children about baptism. They plan on taking those who are ready to the beach to be baptized in the next few months.
On top of that, many of the street children have begun to receive regular meals from our program called “Back Door Dinners”!
It is so exciting to hear the difference these leaders are making in the lives of these children. Thank you for your part in making this possible!
Over five days, the children played games, sang praise, danced, had Bible teachings and were feed three meals a day! Many of these street children normally eat dirt to fill their aching bellies, so this was a rare treat for them.
A high point of the camp was when one of the Muslim boys showed interest in the daily Bible teachings. He asked many questions during the remaining time at the camp and the leaders knew he was close to receiving the Lord. On the fourth day, he prayed and received Christ!
The last day of camp was Easter Sunday. The children celebrated with a church service, chicken and biscuits and a special sweet!
Since Easter, the orphan home leaders have been teaching the children about baptism. They plan on taking those who are ready to the beach to be baptized in the next few months.
On top of that, many of the street children have begun to receive regular meals from our program called “Back Door Dinners”!
It is so exciting to hear the difference these leaders are making in the lives of these children. Thank you for your part in making this possible!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Turmoil in Central African Republic
Over the last couple of weeks, you might have seen that Central African Republic has been in the news. Here is a quick update, so you are aware of what’s happening.
In December 2012, a rebellion by a coalition named SELEKA broke out against the government, accusing the President of failing to live up to various agreements between the different factions over the last several years. A peace accord was signed in January, stopping the advance of the rebels toward the capital, Bangui.
Two weeks ago, the SELEKA leadership again alleged the President was not living up to the accord from January, and re-launched their campaign to oust the President. Saturday March 23, the rebel troops pushed into the city, meeting little resistance and ended up taking the Presidential Palace. (Earlier in the day, the President and his family had fled the city.)
Looting began and continued throughout Sunday and Monday, with skirmishes continuing also between remnant forces loyal to the President, and the SELEKA troops. One of the rebel leaders, Michel Djotodia, proclaimed himself the new President and, on Monday, suspended the constitution and the National Assembly, stating he would rule by decree for the foreseeable future.
On Tuesday morning, March 26, we were able to get word from some of our Central African partners on the ground about the conditions in the country.
In Berberati, in the western part of the country where Food for Orphans has about 150 orphans in its care, conditions were mostly normal. In fact, the children had met in their groups on Monday for a time of prayer and fellowship together. Praise the Lord for their protection!
In Bangui, where we have about 550 orphans, news was troublesome. The status of the projects we support in the city was not yet evident. Due to poor cell service and continued looting, it was not safe to travel around the city, so it was hard to get accurate information on the status of each of the projects.
On April 5, all the orphans were accounted for but the looting continues. Please pray that the banks reopen soon. Funds are running short.
April 9-The situation has recently become more serious and dangerous for the orphans. Rebels have come onto the orphan care grounds searching for something to loot.
Thank you for your continued concern and love of our orphans in Central African Republic.
Food for Orphans is apolitical and is not involved in any politics. Please to pray for the safety of the orphans and of the workers and for the return of peace to this country.
In December 2012, a rebellion by a coalition named SELEKA broke out against the government, accusing the President of failing to live up to various agreements between the different factions over the last several years. A peace accord was signed in January, stopping the advance of the rebels toward the capital, Bangui.
Two weeks ago, the SELEKA leadership again alleged the President was not living up to the accord from January, and re-launched their campaign to oust the President. Saturday March 23, the rebel troops pushed into the city, meeting little resistance and ended up taking the Presidential Palace. (Earlier in the day, the President and his family had fled the city.)
Looting began and continued throughout Sunday and Monday, with skirmishes continuing also between remnant forces loyal to the President, and the SELEKA troops. One of the rebel leaders, Michel Djotodia, proclaimed himself the new President and, on Monday, suspended the constitution and the National Assembly, stating he would rule by decree for the foreseeable future.
On Tuesday morning, March 26, we were able to get word from some of our Central African partners on the ground about the conditions in the country.
In Berberati, in the western part of the country where Food for Orphans has about 150 orphans in its care, conditions were mostly normal. In fact, the children had met in their groups on Monday for a time of prayer and fellowship together. Praise the Lord for their protection!
In Bangui, where we have about 550 orphans, news was troublesome. The status of the projects we support in the city was not yet evident. Due to poor cell service and continued looting, it was not safe to travel around the city, so it was hard to get accurate information on the status of each of the projects.
On April 5, all the orphans were accounted for but the looting continues. Please pray that the banks reopen soon. Funds are running short.
April 9-The situation has recently become more serious and dangerous for the orphans. Rebels have come onto the orphan care grounds searching for something to loot.
Thank you for your continued concern and love of our orphans in Central African Republic.
Food for Orphans is apolitical and is not involved in any politics. Please to pray for the safety of the orphans and of the workers and for the return of peace to this country.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
7 Ways to make a difference in the life of an orphan
Educate yourself
~There are over 160 million orphans worldwide
~That’s 44,000 new orphans every single day
~Every 90 seconds another orphan dies of starvation
Educate others (create awareness)
~Speak up
~Blog
~Write
Donate!
~When you donate, you do something amazing..YOU change someone’s life
~YOU fight for someone’s right to survive
~Go the distance by committing to donating
Short term missions trip with Food for Orphans
~See the need firsthand and change an orphan’s life
Food Packing Events
~Food for Orphans Food Packing Events are an incredible way for your friends and family to have a hands on experience and feed orphans
~Help us plan an event at your church or workplace
Anti Hunger Runs
~An Anti Hunger Run gives a runner and their sponsors a way to help feed orphans while having fun
~Help us plan an Anti Hunger Run with your local school
Volunteer
~Volunteers love and pay it forward
~Simply show up at any Food for Orphans event and help
~Start NOW!
There is no best time to start to make a change in the world. You don’t need to wait until you have the time to volunteer. No one needs to wait till they make more money to share a cup of rice. Little efforts count, and you can start making small donations today.
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