 4/16/13 - In March a work team comprised of people from Alabama, Mississippi & Texas traveled as a work team to Por Los Niños. The team had medical professionals, dental professionals, teachers, painters and those who would do what ever was needed. This was a very successful group in many ways, but the “highlight” of the trip was a young team member from Cullman, Alabama putting on our Lord and Savior in Baptism. Young Addie Echols was Baptized by her father Jonathan Echols. The whole team was blessed to be there and celebrate with Addie’s parents, Grandparents, Aunt, Uncle and a host of loving friends. A trip to PLN is a trip to remember in many ways. If you are interested in putting a team together or being part of a team being planned, please let us know. |
 4/3/13 - Family Life Missions is in the middle of preparing a shipment of supplies to Por Los Ninos. This is always a major undertaking both physically and mentally. Supplies have to be sorted, weighed, measured, inventoried and placed on pallets before we can apply for shipment. Childhaven, a Church of Christ sponsored children's in Cullman, Alabama had a visiting work team. They are part of a national group organization known as "Sojourners". This team of volunteers is made up of "Retired" couples who have dedicated their retirement years to helping others. They travel all across the nation performing varied work to improve the lives of the less fortunate. Dr Jim Wright, Executive Director of Childhaven "shared" this team of volunteers with Family Life Missions. This much appreciated group help prepare a large portion of the PLN shipment. They were instrumental in preparing 19 pallets in excess of 5 feet high each. This is close to 500 boxes of shoes, clothes, books, personal hygiene items, cooking utensils, furniture and much more. Please join me in "Thanking" these wonderful people. |
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3/25/13 - Graduation day is really big at the Por Los Ninos school in Honduras. This is a major milestone in the life of a young person in Honduras. Most Honduran young people never have a chance to get to the sixth grade. Yet, these students are graduating from the sixth grade and preparing to move forward with their education. This is only possible because of Christians who are following God's teaching.
The graduating students are honored in many special ways. Decorations adorn the school creating a festive atmosphere. The students hear words of encouragement from teachers and special guest acknowledging their accomplishment. It's an opportunity to reinforce with them that an education is the key to a better life for them and their families. A special meal is held in their honor complete with a traditional favorite, "Tres leche" cake.
Please join me in congratulating these Por Los Ninos children on achieving this goal. Please continue to pray for this work and others like it around the world. Your love and generosity has given them this opportunity. |
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Sprucing up around the PLN village |
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A number of projects around the village have been started, mostly repairs and routine maintenance. Many of these have been on the FLM/PLN calendar just waiting on funds to make them happen. In the past many needs around the village would go undone until someone in charge gave instructions to do it. It was the desire of Family Life Missions to "empower" the staff at PLN and help these adults grow individually. This endeavor continues to mature and bear fruit. Now many projects/repairs that need doing are being done by Jorge and the house parents. Pictures don't lie, it's not just the house parents, but the children are taking responsibility and getting things done. These girls wanted to "Spruce up" around the village. |
 Many projects have been on FLM's radar for a long time, but one of the most desperate is increasing the security of the village. A compromise of the desired and the affordable was reached. Money is still a major factor, but working with Jorge it was determined the installation would be done by the house Dads and older children. It was determined FLM could do a section a month. |
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Did you know...According to UNICEF, 20,000 children live on the streets
