March 3, 2016

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After a visit to a garbage dump to visit the children, it was hard to say good-bye. See below.

March 3, 2016. At this very moment, you have enemies seen and unseen who desire your demise. They speak against you and knowingly speak curses upon you. But right now the Lord has placed a mighty sword in your hands. "I say unto you, pick up that sword and raise it in combat against your aggressors. I am with you" says the Lord. "Be bold and very courageous. Do not hesitate. The time is now for you to act."

Psalm 3:7 (NASB) "Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God! For You have smitten all my enemies on the cheek; You have shattered the teeth of the wicked." Ras Robinson

March 3, 2016. Don't stay angry. I know some are not doing what they said they would do. You feel like you are stuck with the work that has to be done. You have let it ride and now you are angry. I see your countenance and I see your heart and the thoughts going through your mind. Give Me your anger and then say what needs to be said. Speak truth about your anger, but not in outbursts.

Ephesians 4:25-26 (NASB) "Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger," Bev Robinson

March 3, 2016. Now is not the time to give up or give in. You have persevered through so much difficulty to get to the point where you are now. I know the temptation is strong for you to throw in the towel and quit right where you are. Many others have pushed through their momentary affliction and you will as well. You will make it. And you will have an awesome testimony of My goodness to share with others.

Psalm 31:24 (NKJV) "Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord." Kevin Robinson

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Ministry to Children in the Philippines

Some of our young friends living at the garbage site lined up to say goodbye as we left. We enjoyed so much our time with them. These children were once suspicious and even resentful of us. We were strangers and were among those making promises to help them. What a big difference it was this time. They came running to meet us with big smiles and open arms. This change came as we became involved in helping them -- sponsoring some so they can go to school, helping provide food and nutrition and assisting pastors who minister to their needs.

All these things, made possible by gifts from Partners, Sponsors and Friends, opened their hearts to receive our love. The Saturday morning we visited, we took gifts and we played a lot as we enjoyed the sound of children's laughter. It was hard to say good-bye but it is good to know that we leave good pastor's on site. They love the children and their families and they minister daily to the needs. Thank you for making good things possible.

There are many children at the garbage site who still cannot go to school because they are unable to pay the required fees. If they don't get an education, they will likely repeat the cycle and continue to live as trash scavengers. Sponsors provide funds for education, nutrition, pastoral care and more. Lives are changed by sponsors.

It is truly amazing what even a small investment of $30 a month per child will make. Pray about it.

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Why can't poor children in some developing nations go to school?

One thing we Americans often do not understand is why we need to help poor children in another country go to school. In most developing nations education is not free like it is in America. In order to attend even public school (which our sponsored children attend), students must pay fees for things we cannot imagine. They have to purchase books and supplies and most students wear uniforms that are required. There is no free transportation provided for children to go to school. There is no free lunch or breakfast. If they live too far to walk, they must take public transportation and pay for it. A surprise to us was that there was a fee to attend the Christmas party at school and every child attending was required to purchase a gift for a gift exchange or they could not attend the party.

Poor families are not able to pay such fees and purchase the required supplies so the children do not attend school and they repeat the cycle of poverty inherited from parents and grandparents. The money sent by sponsors pay for these fees so a child goes to school and has everything needed. Education breaks the cycle of poverty.

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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.

Kathy Bohlin

Fullness In Christ Ministries

kathyb@fullnessnetwork.net

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