Summer News: No Longer Afraid, Easter Outreaches, and Crossroads
“I am no longer afraid” Thanks to the generosity of friends like you, 39 children were sponsored to attend a five-day retreat in Costa Rica during Mission to Children’s Easter outreaches. Last March, 39 Costa Rican children were sponsored to get out of the city and enjoy God’s presence together at camp. The theme was […]
Awarded for His Commitment to the Community
His Commitment Shines Forth from India Children in crisis need stability and—from Christ-centered leaders committed to the Kingdom of God. One of our international partners, Jacob, recently received a prestigious award from the local government near Rajahmundry, India. We thank God for Jacob, a godly young man who is carrying on the mission to orphans […]
From My Heart: His Crowded Kindnesses
From My Heart: His Crowded Kindnesses Isaiah 63:7 says, “I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord has bestowed on us . . .” The word “mention” does not refer to making a side comment, as we intend when we say “By the […]
“I Felt I am a Nobody”, Self-Discipline, and the Leader’s SEEcret
Christmas Dinners Last December your donations to the Mission to Children supported Christmas dinners in 7 countries and in over 13 different locations. One of our partners in the Philippines used Child Evangelism Fellowship’s Christmas story about a former street boy to share the Gospel. Then he interviewed those who came, to get their reactions. […]
Discipleship, Refugees, Hope
Seeing His Higher Ways By Dr. John Garmo – President It was late afternoon on a warm weekend in the Middle East. Friends drove Jan and me through a large, sand-colored city, weaving their way through congested traffic until we arrived at our destination in a very humble part of town. Old buildings crowded thin […]
Courage in the Faith
From My Heart, Kingdom Courage Hiding in his home, he was haunted by fear. His legs were so bashed, he could not leave his bed. His mind was so numb, he could not even think. He stared, shivering, tears slipping down his cheeks. Elijah (actual name withheld) had just finished coordinating this year’s Easter dinner […]
“I am Here because of You”
When he is one year old his mother commits suicide. As he tells his story to us, he does not mention his dad. At age five, he and his older brother arrive at an orphanage in India. Thank God, his struggle-filled life changes during the 16 years he lives there. At age 14 Nehemiah believes […]
Sudan: A Mother’s Conviction that Jesus Christ is Lord
If I Perish, I Perish Meriam Yahia Ibrahim was since released from prison and found her new home in the United States of America. A beautiful Sudanese woman—27 years old—sentenced, on May 11, to 100 lashes and death by hanging. She is pregnant and her 20-month-old son is imprisoned with her. What convictions give her […]
Ministry Outcomes (video)
How do you decide which of a thousand good ministries to support? Our leadership team recently participated in an international conference that focused on ways and means of helping orphans. Between meetings one day, I walked through the exhibition hall toward our Mission to Children booth. Byron, our COO, was manning our booth at the […]
Video: Koti’s Story
Watch Koti’s story Before Koti came to one of our sponsored Dinner Outreaches, he was a troublemaker in his neighborhood in India. He got into fist fights with his friends, let the air out of their bicycle tires, and threw rocks at the windows of his school. Koti’s behavior even got him expelled. But to […]