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September 9, 2015
Read below about Theodore, a young boy who went from being a garbage scavenger to a professional accountant with the help of a sponsor and a pastor who would not give up on him. 
 
Ras
September 9, 2015. Return again for a do-over of the spiritual days of your youth. It was a time when you were singled out within your heart to worship God. As a child you became aware of just how loving and approachable God is. Talking, singing and whistling to Him, was all for His greatness. As a young child you were aware of the Voice from the heavens. You saw His message in heavenly signs and wonders. He was speaking through the pristine moments and then with delight you listened. Just do it.
 
Psalm 9:2 (MSG) "I'm whistling, laughing, and jumping for joy; I'm singing your song, High God."  Ras Robinson


September 9, 2015. The best way you can be prepare for what is ahead is totally and fully trust in Me. Nothing happens good or bad that I have not caused or allowed. Even in the things that you think are bad, I will make something good. This is the only way you can have joy. Joy is deeper than happiness. All things aren't happy but you still can have joy. Think of the Apostles. Even in prison they slept soundly, sang and gave thanks. I always want what is best for you.
 
Psalm 28:7-8 (NIV) "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one."  Bev Robinson


September 9, 2015. It is time to turn. Not only is it time to turn away from sin, but it is time to turn towards righteousness. Make a conscious effort to move away from those things which can easily entangle you. Chose right now to transfer your attention toward things you know will have a lasting positive effect upon your life. Life's made up of choices. Some are not easy choices to make, but you know some of them will make your life easier and more pleasant. Get in the proper position for turning to occur.
 
Psalm 71:2 (NLT) "Save me and rescue me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me, and set me free." Kevin Robinson

Ministry to Children in the Philippines

When we first met Theodore, he lived at a garbage dump and spent his time scavenging through trash for any items that could be sold or used. Pastor Franco Trigo took notice of him and recommended him to be sponsored. As a teenager, he was sponsored and went to school in classes where the children were younger because he had not been to school very much in his younger life. 

I remember once when Pastor Trigo wrote to us about Theodore. The school principal thought Pastor was wasting his time and FCM was wasting their money on this boy who could never finish school and would never amount to anything. We joined our prayers with Pastor Trigo who encouraged him to study hard and do the very best he could. 

Here is an excerpt from a letter we received this week from Pastor Trigo:
 
Our report for this month is so memorable because on the way home from a wedding a young man greeted us: "Hi Pastor Franco! How are you? Do you still remember me? I am Theodore, a sponsored child from the Fullness in Christ Ministry under your care." We were surprised because Theodore now is not anymore like he was before. He is a smart and handsome young professional man.
 
Here is Theodore's Story as told by Pastor Trigo:
Theodore was one of the first of our students who was sponsored. He came from the dumpsite area. The school principal got angry with us, asking why we would help this boy. He did not want us to enroll him in his school. We persuaded the principal to give him a chance. We told the principal we would take care of this boy and pay his fees from the money sent by FCM. Theodore was excited to study and we gave him whatever he needed in school, like food, school uniforms, shoes, money for allowance, raincoat, etc. just like we give to our students now. 

So, to make it short, Theodore graduated from high school. He wanted to go to college but FCM did not have money to help him. So he got a job as a gasoline boy in the city and studied for his college degree during night time. Last March 2015 he graduated with a degree in Accounting. Now he is already employed in one of the big establishments of vehicles. He is the one who audits all the branches of the company within Visayas and Mindanao. That's why we met in the boat on our way home from the wedding. He had been to Cagayan de Oro to audit the branches there. 

Theodore is very much thankful to FCM for they were the channel of blessing that gave him the courage to study and finish his course in Accountancy. His testimony made us very happy.

We are always hoping and praying that our students will be professionals someday. As his pastor who cared for him, we feel so much joy because this boy still remembers us and respects us. 

To God be the glory!
Pastor Franco & Soles Trigo
 
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You can be part of giving hope to children in the Philippines like Theodore. Until he was sponsored, he had no hope that he would ever be anything but a trash scavenger. Your gifts change young lives forever. We need people to give to feed hungry children. We need more sponsors to send uneducated children to school. There are links below to assist you in giving online.

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Your help is needed to support the core of the ministry.  
Partners and Friends -- Stand with us with a gift for sustaining the overall ministry of FCM.
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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 Feed Hungry Children -- 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 more than 800 FCM sponsored children in 24 locations on 4 islands. In the Philippines the children affectionately call her Ate (Ah tay) Kathy.
 
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