Cultivating Character Update – Summer 2017
Kurdish refugees, students in El Salvador, and a Bible Institute for pastors in Uganda all have something special in common: They are each using our character curriculum in various ways to reach the lost in some of the hot zones around the world. Summer 2017 briefing Iraq: Cultivating Character (CSI) for Kurdish children living close […]
Confidence for the First Day of School
You helped 321 children attend school Thanks you donors! Because of your help, 209 children (many Dalit) and 112 children of lepers in India went to school dressed for success, and adorned with the love of Jesus. Books, backpacks and uniforms stirred up an excitement for the new school year and inspired smiles on little […]
Bursting with New Vision, Cultivating Character in El Salvador
Salvadoran Partners to Positively Influence 1.5 Million Students using Cultivating Character Special thanks to Fundación Renacer. This past week Dr. Garmo visited the ongoing work of Salvadoran partners who are using Character Solutions (CSI) to reach youth through educators. There is a new vision growing from within El Salvador to train 44,000 educators using CSI […]
USA Completed Project Report ’16
Your Gifts Showed the Love of Jesus through These Practical Ministries Fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 Completed projects demonstrating God’s love and building “bridges” for the Gospel Your generous gifts of $16,953 provided Christmas and Easter outreach dinners with a Gospel presentation to 8,474 at-risk children and families in the Philippines, Romania, Uganda, Kenya […]
Canadian Completed Ministry Project Report ’16
Your Gifts Showed the Love of Jesus through Practical Ministries Fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 Refuge for orphans and abandoned children that includes: Christian education, healthcare, meals, shelter, and clothing Kenyan Child Care Centre: $1,284 helped educate 39 physically-challenged children. 149 children received physical therapy. 3 Homes near Salem, India: $7,724 provided safe shelter […]
Modeling Christ through International Christmas Dinner Outreaches
Ministry Report from Recent Christmas Dinner Outreaches The Philippines Despite the heavy rain, 100 people gathered to hear the Christmas story and enjoy a delicious Filipino meal. This outreach was in a poor community, far from Davao City, where special celebrations are rare. One adult comments, “I am so blessed that we have this event […]
High Crime District becomes a Character Colony
Ministry Impact through Recent Christmas Dinner High Crime District becomes a Character Colony India They live in roadside huts or tents, endure frequent abuse, and suffer from malnutrition. They are neglected or deserted by parents who most often are illiterate fishermen or vagabonds who make money by gambling, drugs or thievery. Crime is high. Children […]
God’s Amazing Ripple Effects
From My Heart – God’s Amazing Ripple Effects Do you enjoy true stories of God at work today? Read this, be amazed, and thank Him for another of His gracious blessings on this ministry: One day several years ago, a young professional with a PhD in literature boarded a train in southern India. During that […]
Did you Know Easter Dinner Outreaches are Coming Soon?
Open our eyes to see the harvest through Easter dinner outreaches this year, O Lord! Many across India are seeking the truth. I can hardly contain myself—God is at work! Last year, the Gospel spread through India and new believers grew as disciples because of generous donors across North America. This year, I really hope […]
Offering and Offering
Offering an Offering Years ago I had no job. I’d been recruited to a position halfway across the country. After praying and discussing the issues, Jan and I accepted that invitation. We brought our three young children to a place we’d never lived, among people we barely knew. Suddenly, two years later, I was told […]