Feeding Hungry Children Is Part of God’s Plan

We all wonder sometimes if the money we give for a cause really gets to the ones for which it is intended. Do donations given to Fullness in Christ Ministries'(FCM) “Food For Learning” fund actually feed hungry children?

Pictured above are some of the many children, living at a garbage site, who receive food from one of the pastors who receives money from FCM’s “Food For Learning” fund for feeding hungry children. Without the donations to this fund, too often, the children will have no food to eat all day. Perhaps they have had to scavenge trash heaps or beg on the streets outside restaurants to find some edible scraps. On too many nights they have gone to bed hungry. A bowl of food is a reason for great joy for these children.

Your help is a vital part of God’s plan to give very poor children, like these, hope for a better future, than would be possible without your help. You can be part of giving hope to children in the Philippines. Your gifts to FCM change young lives forever.

Jesus is pleased when we give food to hungry children. He said it was the same as giving food to Him. What better way to express your love for Jesus than to give money to buy food for a hungry child.

We need people to give to feed hungry children. We need more sponsors to send uneducated children to school. You can be part of giving hope to some very poor children in the Philippines. Your gifts change young lives forever.  If God leads you to help, you will be blessed whether you sponsor a child or help feed a child. Below are links to more information about what it means to be a sponsor to children or help with feeding hungry children through Fullness in Christ Ministries:

Sponsoring A Child In The Philippines

How To Become A Food For Learning Partner

If you would like to be part of what God is doing through Fullness in Christ Ministries, then go to our website to learn more about what we do for the children in the Philippines. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Fullness in Christ Ministries, just click on this Make A Donation link.

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The Story of Three Young Sisters

The greatest fear of a sponsored child is that they will lose their sponsor and they will no longer be able to go to school. Unfortunately, that does occasionally happen. Thanks to treasured Fullness in Christ Ministries’ (FCM) ministry partners, we are able to take care of these children until new sponsors can be found.

The three sisters above were sponsored, but their sponsor got very sick and was no longer able to sponsor them. They are (left to right) Rhealene (age 10), Reyjane (age 9) and Rhianne (age 7). Their father is a pedal-bike driver and works very hard, but brings home very little income. His income is not enough to provide even adequate food for the family. The expenses of school are not at all possible. Without help, the girls cannot go to school and will simply repeat the poverty rather than rise above it.

Here are recent notes from the girls. Note the faith and the gratitude they express.

From Rhealene: Thank you for choosing me as your sponsored child. Thank you also for sponsoring my sisters. We are so happy and our parents, too. We are poor and we need the scholarship. This is a big help to us. I am doing my best in my studies and I help my younger sisters in doing their homework and studying their lessons. We also help my mother at home because she still needs to take care of our baby sister. My father is a good person and he works hard, but still he cannot earn enough money by driving a tricycle, because the gasoline is very expensive, and sometimes he gets sick because he works too much.

From Reyjane: Thank you so much for sponsoring me. I didn’t have a sponsor anymore, but God answered my prayer, because now you sponsored me. I will study hard, and go to school always, because I want to help my parents, someday, and I want to live in a good house, someday. I pity my mother because sometimes she gets sick in caring for us, because we are many and we don’t have enough food. I am happy that the scholarship will continue to give us food and school supplies. I will pray that you will have good health always. Thank you again, my sponsor.

From Rhianne: Thank you for sponsoring me. I thank God because He gave me a new sponsor. I was sad when my sponsor died. Thank you for being kind to help me and my sisters because we need food and school supplies and material for our school projects. I help my mother at home and I study my lessons every night. I also help take care of my baby sister.

For $90 a month you can sponsor children in need, just like these three sisters, and be part of God’s plan for their future. We have many children whom we are taking care of with general ministry funds for now, but they need a sponsor to secure their future and to pray for them. Sponsoring a child is a blessing to you and to them.

Sponsorship changes lives, not only for the children, but in many cases for the child’s family, as well. Everywhere we go in the Philippines, children come to us or to their pastors and ask if they can be “FCM Kids.” You can be part of giving hope to some very poor children in the Philippines. Your gifts change young lives forever.

If you don’t already sponsor a child, pray about it. Ask God if that is something for you to do. It will bless you. If you would like to sponsor a child, send an email to Kathy Bohlin at kathyb@fullnessnetwork.net and we will get you set up.

The end of the year holidays are soon approaching. Please consider giving an end of year tax deductible gift to FCM. You can honor Jesus at this season by giving to help to change young lives. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Fullness in Christ Ministries, just click on this Make A Donation link. God bless you for blessing the poor!

This blog is an excerpt from the daily devotional, published by Fullness In Christ Ministries, called “What The Lord Is Saying Today.” If you would like to subscribe to the devotional, go to this sign-up page, and enter your email address.

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He lifts the poor from the dust

and the needy from the garbage dump. 

He sets them among princes,

even the princes of his own people! 

Psalm 113:7-8. 

Kathy Bohlin

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A Million “Thanks” From FCM Sponsored Children

 

The photo, above, shows some of the Fullness in Christ Ministries (FCM) sponsored children in the Philippines. These children, along with a few parents, gathered to say thank you to God and to their sponsors. Their lives have been changed because of the generosity of their sponsors. Below is a note, received yesterday, from the pastor of these children. We hope it blesses you as it has us:

“Thank You, God, for this opportunity to say a million thanks to the FCM family. You are a great partner in reaching these children and youth for the Lord. Seeing them happy and enjoying what FCM does for these children brings me awe in His grace, knowing you are all there for them, to support them in any every way. Glory to God for that! I have seen their sufferings, struggles, in lack, discouragement and family problems, and even, sometimes, when there is no food to eat in their homes. Praise be to God, I’ve seen also their growth in the Lord and how God gave them strength to go on. Really, they said, without your help to sustain them in school, they could not have made it. God really uses you all. He really is a Great Provider.” From Pastors Alex and Tonette Larozza.

You might sometimes wonder if your sponsorship of a child really makes a difference. What can such a small amount really do when the need is so great? All that is needed to reassure you is to ask one of them. They will tell you how you have given them hope for the future. You have made it possible for them to go to school when there was no way. How they now go to school with all their school supplies, which never happened before, and how they have a pair of new shoes for the first time in their lives. Does your sponsorship really make a difference? Just ask and they will tell you.

There are many children in the Philippines who need a sponsor. Sponsorship changes lives, not only for the children, but in many cases, for the child’s family, as well. Everywhere we go in the Philippines, children come to us or to their pastors and ask if they can be “FCM Kids.” You can be part of giving hope to some very poor children in the Philippines. Your gifts change young lives forever. To learn more about what it means to be a sponsor to a child in the Philippines, go to this Fullness in Christ Ministries’ website link.

The end of the year holidays are soon approaching. Please consider giving an end of year tax deductible gift to FCM. You can honor Jesus at this season by giving to help to change young lives. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Fullness in Christ Ministries, just click on this Make A Donation link. God bless you for blessing the poor!

This blog is an excerpt from the daily devotional, published by Fullness In Christ Ministries, called “What The Lord Is Saying Today.” If you would like to subscribe to the devotional, go to this sign-up page, and enter your email address.

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He lifts the poor from the dust

and the needy from the garbage dump. 

He sets them among princes,

even the princes of his own people! 

Psalm 113:7-8. 

Kathy Bohlin

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Marilou And Joel Share Their Stories

The photos below show some of the Fullness in Christ Ministries (FCM) sponsored children in the Philippines. The children want to express their love and thankfulness for all that you have given to help them go to school, to have good food, and to receive new clothes and shoes to wear to school.

Here are some highlights about their lives:

Marilou is 12 years old. The only source of income for her family is from selling items they have scavenged from the garbage dumping site. They take anything they think is of value to a recycling place, where they hope to make enough money to pay for their daily meals. Marilou wants very much to finish her education and become a teacher. The family is very poor, and without the scholarship from FCM, she would not be able to reach her goal. Without an education, she would likely be a garbage scavenger for the rest of her life, like her parents. Her sponsor gives her hope for a better future.

Here is a note recently received from her:

“My mother and I are very thankful to God that Pastor Rudy gave me a chance to continue my scholarship. My mother was very happy when I received the new school supplies, the bag, and the uniform that were issued to us by Pastor Rudy. I am so happy, too. Last month, our school celebrated nutrition month and career guidance. All the students wore their respective uniforms in career guidance. My career choice is to become a TEACHER, so I wore a long-sleeved blouse and skirt. My mother was very happy looking at me.”

Joel is 17 years old, but only in 9th grade. He missed a lot of school when he was younger because his family is poor and could not pay for his school requirements. He has a strong desire and commitment to finish his education and to help his family escape the severe poverty in which they live. The family rarely is able to eat 3 meals a day and are thankful for every bite they get. His father is a garbage scavenger and his mother pretty much takes care of the children. It is a hard life.

Here is a note from Joel:

“I am now in the 9th grade in my studies. I am the fifth out of the six siblings in our family. I am grateful to God for answering my prayer to be part of this scholarship program. Through this opportunity, I am refueled, ready to study hard so that I can finish my studies. I go to church every Sunday, together with my sister. On my class days, I always strive hard to avoid being absent. Even if I don’t have breakfast, I will endure my hungriness in order to make it to class. After my class, I am the one who will prepare our dinner, especially now that my older brother is still in prison. He was involved in a group and didn’t know that they stole a laptop and they were caught together with my brother. So now, I need to stand as a big brother to my siblings.”

There are many, many, more children and young people, like Marilou and Joel, who need sponsors. Sponsorship changes lives, not only for the children, but in many cases for the child’s family as well. Everywhere we go in the Philippines, children come to us or to their pastors and ask if they can be “FCM Kids.” You can be part of giving hope to some, very poor, children in the Philippines. Your gifts change young lives forever.

Thank you for praying for the sponsored children. They try so hard to do well and they have much to overcome. Your prayers are important to all of the children. If you don’t already sponsor a child, pray about it. Ask God if that is something for you to do. It will bless you.

The end of the year holidays are soon approaching. Please consider giving an end of year tax deductible gift to FCM. You can honor Jesus at this season by giving to help to change young lives.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Fullness in Christ Ministries, just click on this Make A Donationlink. God bless you for blessing the poor!

This blog is an excerpt from the daily devotional, published by Fullness In Christ Ministries, called “What The Lord Is Saying Today.” If you would like to subscribe to the devotional, go to this sign-up page, and enter your email address.

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He lifts the poor from the dust

and the needy from the garbage dump. 

He sets them among princes,

even the princes of his own people! 

Psalm 113:7-8. 

Kathy Bohlin

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The Children Send Their Love To You

 

FCM Sponsored children say “Thank You” to donors

The photo above shows some of the Fullness in Christ Ministries (FCM) sponsored children in the Philippines. The children who sent it to you wanted to express their love and thankfulness for all that you have given to help them go to school, to have good food, and to receive new clothes and shoes to wear to school.

Here are recent reports from two FCM sponsored children:

Roland Rey

Roland Rey is 11 years old and in 6th grade. He has a bad case of asthma, but believes God will heal him and that he can one day be a seaman, which is his dream. He says God is the best Healer. He has done very well in school since 1st grade, winning honors every year. We invite you to join us in praying for his healing.

Here is a note he sent last month to express his gratitude for his sponsorship:

“Good day and have a blessed day today. Thank you, my dear sponsor, for all the support that you have given to me. Without you, I can’t have new and beautiful things for school. I’m always grateful to the Lord, for He uses you as an instrument to help me come out from poverty. With you, I felt lucky that for everything I need in my studies, you are there behind as one whom I can lean on. You are my second family. I hope and pray that God will give you enough strength and shower more blessings upon you. God bless and thank you so much!”

Keisha

Keisha is 12 years old and in 6th grade. She has been sponsored since first grade and is a consistent honor student. Last year, she received a certificate of recognition With Honors. She was also awarded with the Honesty Award, Miss Patience Award, Enthusiastic Learner Award, and Best in Attendance. She is thankful to FCM.

Here is a note from her.  It will bless you.

“I have been one of the sponsored students with FCM since 1st grade. I have 2 brothers, and I
am the youngest in the family. Since I got sponsored through FCM, me and my mother started to go to church every Sunday. Before, we did not go to church. I did not know about God, or even know how to worship Him. But by hearing and learning the word of God, my faith started to grow. At that time, we were in financial struggles because my father had no permanent job and he did not go to church. I always prayed to the Lord that maybe someday we could go to church with my whole family; and thanks to the Lord that He heard my prayer and it was granted. Now, by the grace of God, my family are all born-again Christians. Thank you, FCM Sponsors, for being the bridge to all the good that has happened in my life. Now, my life has changed physically, financially, and spiritually by God. Me and my family continually serve the Lord. To God be the glory!”

Thank you for praying for the sponsored children. They try so hard to do well and they have much to overcome. Your prayers for them are important.

There are many, many, more children like Roland and Keisha who need sponsors. Sponsorship changes lives, not only for the children, but in many cases for the children’s families as well. Everywhere we go in the Philippines, children come to us, or to their pastors, and ask if they can be “FCM Kids.” You can be part of giving hope to some very poor children in the Philippines.

If you don’t already sponsor a child, pray about it. Ask God if that is something for you to do. It will bless you.

The end of the year holidays are soon approaching. Please consider giving an end of year tax deductible gift to FCM. You can honor Jesus at this season by giving to help to change young lives. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Fullness in Christ Ministries, just click on this Make A Donation link. God bless you for blessing the poor!

This blog is an excerpt from the daily devotional, published by Fullness In Christ Ministries, called “What The Lord Is Saying Today.” If you would like to subscribe to the devotional, go to this sign-up page, and enter your email address.

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He lifts the poor from the dust

and the needy from the garbage dump. 

He sets them among princes,

even the princes of his own people! 

Psalm 113:7-8. 

Kathy Bohlin

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Help FCM Feed Hungry Children In The Philippines

Lunch time at Kids Freedom Center

In the Philippines, most school children go to their homes for lunch.  Fullness In Christ Ministries (FCM) sponsored school children come to Kids Freedom Center for lunch because there is no food for them at home and there is no money to buy something to eat for lunch. Some of the donations that you send buys food for these precious ones.

Thank you for being part of the team that helps change the lives of the children. Without your help, our sponsored children would be caught in a cycle of poverty inherited from their parents and grandparents. They would be hungry. They would be uneducated. They would be without hope.

Everywhere we go in the Philippines, children come to us or to their pastors and ask if they can be “FCM Kids.” You can be part of giving hope to some very poor children in the Philippines. Your gifts change young lives forever.  If God leads you to help, you will be blessed whether you sponsor a child or help feed a child. Below is a link to more information about what it means to be a sponsor to children or help with feeding hungry children through Fullness in Christ Ministries:

 

Sponsoring A Child In The Philippines

How To Become A Food For Learning Partner

If you would like to be part of what God is doing through Fullness in Christ Ministries, then go to our website to learn more about what we do for the children in the Philippines.

 

If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Fullness in Christ Ministries, just click on this Make A Donation link.

 

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He lifts the poor from the dust

and the needy from the garbage dump. 

He sets them among princes,

even the princes of his own people! 

Psalm 113:7-8. 

 

Kathy Bohlin

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FCM Sponsored College Students In The Philippines

The beautiful girls that you see in the photo below are some of our Fullness In Christ Ministries (FCM) sponsored college students in the Philippines. They are (left to right) Rose Marie, Negha, Chenee and Joy. They come from poor families and would never have been able to get an education without the help of FCM sponsors. They were excited when they were taken to the mall and allowed to choose, along with their required school supplies, their own back packs and other personal items for the new school year.

God is already at work in their lives, as you will see in the comments below:

 

Chenee – “Hello guys! I’m one of the new sponsored students this school year and I am truly grateful. All we have is a loving mother who works so hard to support us in our studies. I am also a new believer in Jesus Christ, yet I committed to attend a two-day ‘Encounter with God’ seminar, along with the other youths in our church. It was an experience like never before and I was truly blessed. Now my goal is to also win my family over to believing in God. I also want to thank you for sponsoring my new school things and uniform. May God bless you!”

Joy – is also one of the new sponsored students this year – a college freshman. She is thankful for this rare privilege to have someone to help with the cost of her studies. A few days ago we went to one of our malls here and we let her choose her own school shoes, notebook and bag. She was so happy. Their classes have already started and she is determined to pursue and obtain a higher education with flying colors. God bless you FCM

Thank you for your support for young people like these college girls. Your support makes a big difference in their lives, more than we can ever realize. This school year FCM sponsors 133 college students in the Philippines, more than ever before. None of them would be in college without financial help. What a blessing it is to be a part of God’s plans for them.

Everywhere we go in the Philippines, children come to us or to their pastors and ask if they can be “FCM Kids.” If God leads you to help, you will be blessed whether you sponsor a child or help feed a child. Below is a link to more information about what it means to be a sponsor through Fullness in Christ Ministries:

Sponsoring A Child In The Philippines

If you would like to be part of what God is doing through Fullness in Christ Ministries, then go to our website to learn more about what we do for the children in the Philippines.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Fullness in Christ Ministries, just click on this Make A Donation link.

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He lifts the poor from the dust

and the needy from the garbage dump. 

He sets them among princes,

even the princes of his own people! 

Psalm 113:7-8. 

Kathy Bohlin

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