This is Jefferson, age 15. Jefferson has not had an easy life. Raised by elderly grandparents who are very poor, he was not able to attend school very often and is behind other young people his age. He is smart and knows he needs an education if he wants a better life. He is trying very hard to finish school so he can qualify for the police academy.
Jefferson is working as a carpenter's helper after school and on days when there is no school. He earns about $1 a day. He uses it for school expenses even when he has no food to eat. His grandfather is pressuring him to quit going to school and just work to help with the family expenses.
If Jefferson had a sponsor to help with his school expenses and some good nutrition, it would be a big encouragement to him. He has what it takes. He just needs a helping hand. He has a tender heart for the Lord (you can see it on his face and in his eyes). I met him when I spoke in his church last month. I was impressed with him and know God has a plan for his life.
Would you like to sponsor Jefferson and help him finish school? You will be blessed as you bless him. Let me know if God touches your heart for him. You can email me (Kathy) at kathyb@fullnessnetwork.net.
God has blessed the vision of helping the poorest of the poor children in the Philippines to get an education. You can be part of changing a life. We are now working on the budget for the next school year and asking God -- how many children this year?
How many young lives do you want to touch?
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Your help is needed to support the core of the ministry.
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Become A Child's Sponsor - $30 a month per child (only about $1 a day makes a big impact)
Give to Food for Learning -- Help feed hungry children in the Philippines. Any amount helps a lot.
Ministry to Children -- For special needs -- Any amount helps.
Caring for Orphans and Widows - Help care for orphans and widows in the Philippines.
If you prefer to send a check instead of giving online, make the check to "FCM," and send it to Fullness in Christ Ministries, PO Box 136117, Fort Worth, TX 76136. Attach a note letting us know your desire and that is how your gift will be used. You will be blessed.
NOTE: Please send checks or money orders in US dollars only -- no foreign currency please.
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Kathy Bohlin is Executive Vice President of FCM & Director of our missions in the Philippines. She works closely with local pastors who care for almost 900 FCM sponsored children in 24 locations on 4 islands. In the Philippines the children affectionately call her Ate (Ah tay) Kathy.