Help Send Roselyn to School

Roselyn is 21 years old and lives in the Philippines. She would like to attend a two-year computer education program. In high school she had an A average. To attend school she will need $595 which will pay for tuition, uniform, books and other school related fees. 

 Please consider a donation to Roselyn's scholarship fund.

Christmas in the Philippines

A week before Christmas the children of the Obod-Obod Christian Learning Center put on a performance for their families and the community. They sang songs, danced, and performed a short play. Afterwards the children were surprised by a visit from the Jollibee Bee!

Ninos con Bendicion Christmas Party Pictures

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Ninos Con Bendicion Christmas Celebration

Last week our sponsored children in Guatemala had the opportunity to celebrate the Christmas holiday together! 


They took a 45 min walk/hike from San Antonio Aguas Calientes to Santiago Zamora, up over the hills.  Their destination was a private residence that is still in process, building an area for  folks to enjoy.  Right now there are 2 shallow pools, swings, a see-saw and the dirt area they used to play soccer.  More pools are being constructed and there is no bathroom, so we got a very reduced price!

Nancy bought lunch and a snack for everyone and put in their backpacks !


They left Lesbi's house at 10:30am, then left the pools at 3pm and headed back.

The kids then played soccer at a (private) synthetic field from 4:30 - 5:30pm which was another  big treat for them !

A few of the kids did not play soccer and instead, showered and helped prepare for dinner.  When the rest of the kids arrived, they showered and everyone got dinner together. There was loganiza (pork sausage) and adobado (marinated pork fillets), as well as soda, avocados for guacamole and a lentil salad.  


For dessert the kids later enjoyed marshmallows  and Lesbi rented some videos for the sleep over.  She also bought cereal and milk for the next morning.  


After dinner, they had a gift swap - each child chose the name of another child so everyone received a gift !   Nancy had given everyone money so they could also buy something meaningful.

The kids were up until after midnight and by 7am were asking for breakfast ! :-) 


By 10am they were all out of the house -



This was such a special day to them and we are so grateful to all of the donors who helped create this special memory for the children!

More Pictures to Come!