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Philippines Earthquake: Children OK
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 5:34PM 
As you may have heard in news reports, a large 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines. The epicenter was on Negros Island, to the southwest of Cebu Island, where many Mission of Mercy programs are located.
Our staff reports that the earthquake was “so strong. Everyone went out of the building to an open space. But everyone is alright.” Thankfully, a social worker was present and was able to provide counseling to children who were frightened by the event.
A dental team is also in the Philippines providing dental care to children in our projects. They experienced the trembler and several aftershocks. They will travel to another city tomorrow and ask for prayers for good weather, as much of the travel between islands involves ferry boats.
Prayer Requests: Of Books And Teeth
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 5:58PM 
We have two very different mission teams leaving this weekend.
THE PHILIPPINES
A dental team is traveling to the Philippines to provide much-needed cleanings, exams, and other services to our projects there. This may be the first time some of our children have seen an actual dentist. Please pray for a spirit of trust to form between the team and the community, and for an absence of fear for the little ones getting their first cleaning!
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
On Sunday, a very special team of elementary and middle-school aged kids (and their parents and grandparents) are leaving for the DR. In response to the need in one of the communities we serve, the team raised funds to build a library.
The project expects to use the space to help children (like the sweet little girl pictured above) study and help their parents learn to read and gain new skills. We are quite excited to share more about their trip with you when they return. In the meantime, please pray for their travel and the work ahead!
Former Victims Lead Fight Against Trafficking
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 3:32PM 
“Brokenness is the bow from which God launches the arrows of healing.”– Louie Giglio
Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. If you're looking for inspiration on how you can get involved in the fight against this evil industry, we recommend looking toward the very girls who recently escaped its clutches.
A Special Christmas Menu
Monday, December 12, 2011 at 4:36PM 
Your sponsored child may live halfway around the world, but you have more in common than you think in terms of Christmas traditions... especially food! We even included some recipes if you'd like to try something different this year!
Thankful For...Toilets?
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 5:57PM 
This may not make a typical Thanksgiving list, but that's no reason not to be grateful for the way you've helped us improve the lives of children!
Tour Of Homes: Asia (Part 2)
Friday, April 29, 2011 at 12:00PM 
Our final group of homes in this 'round the world tour...has this series helped you understand how your sponsored child lives?
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Cambodia, Homes, Philippines, Thailand Tweet Celebrating Easter
Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 4:25PM 
How does your sponsored child celebrate Easter? Some of the traditions are more familiar than you'd think...
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 3:38PM 
The people God has placed in leadership over the projects your sponsored child attends are absolutely incredible. Their testimonies are awe-inspiring. In this post, some of our international staff reveal that in some instances, their heart for this ministry comes from their own experience.
Return To Sender?
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 5:30PM 
If you want to send a small gift to your sponsored child, what should you send? How can you best ensure that these items make it to your sponsored child? Learn about the restrictions and see pictures of what cannot be sent so you can encourage your sponsored child well!
Spring Means Many Things
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 4:39PM 
Water affects so much of your child's life -- is there enough to wash up before school? Is it safe to drink? Can I go out and play? What season is your sponsored child experiencing right now, and what does that mean for daily life?
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Bangladesh, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Honduras, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand Tweet Jack Be Nimble
Friday, February 11, 2011 at 1:01PM 
Our sponsored children are creative beings, inventing games or tweaking rules of established sports to accomodate their resources. From simple to high-flying, these games sure look like fun!
Watch The Birdy
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 4:05PM Continuing our little series on the sports our sponsored children favor, we'll look into another game with funny rules and a mad following. Get ready, because the pace has picked up since you played in junior high!
The Support Of A Child Development Center
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 3:11PM 
This week we’ve been talking about the importance of education and how we can help. So how is your sponsored child's education supported at the project level?
The Road To Healing
Friday, July 30, 2010 at 4:41PM Sponsorship is one way to speak into the lives of those at risk -- but how do you reach those who are already deep in the darkness?