“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
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Mercy Hospital treats the young and the old
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Five-year-old Jerome was desperately sick when his mother brought him to Mercy suffering from a range of symptoms including severe anemia, high fever, vomiting and coughing. The Mercy staff diagnosed Jerome with malaria and an acute respiratory infection and he was admitted for treatment. After three days of intensive care and a blood transfusion, Jerome was stable enough to go home.
His mother was so happy to learn that the treatment was entirely free, as the family had no money to pay, and effusively thanked the staff for their kindness and compassion. “I am very grateful for the services given to my son. I want to thank the CHO and nurses that helped him when he was sick.”
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Jerome is healthy and smiling again!
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Child Rescue Centre expands to Manguama and Pujehun villages
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The Child Rescue Centre has expanded its vision to serve children and families who live in the villages of Manguama and Pujehun.
Last month, children from these two villages were enrolled in the Child Support Program so they can begin receiving support for their education. Both underdeveloped and politically marginalized, these small villages suffer from extreme poverty, lack of services and inaccessibility.
Manguama is one of the villages served by Mercy Hospital outreach.
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Ready for school in Pujehun village!
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CRC Director Mohamed Nabieu spoke to the new vision to expand to the villages. “We are not only to focus on our comfortable zones, but if we want to make meaningful impact, we have to be ready to reach out to the unreached, speak out for the voiceless and help the underprivileged,” he said.
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It's not too late! Share the light of Christmas with Child Rescue Centre students
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All 600 of the children enrolled in the Child Rescue Centre are invited to participate in a festive Christmas celebration again this year. The party will feature a special meal, Nativity play enacted by CRC students, singing, dancing and the chance to make new friends and reconnect with old ones.
Many of the CRC students are from Muslim families, and the party is a wonderful opportunity for them to hear the gospel message. Each of the kids will receive a solar lantern and goodies to share with their family.
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Feasting & fun at the annual CRC Christmas Party.
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It's not too late to donate to this wonderful event and share the light and love of Christmas with vulnerable children and youth. Click on the link below to donate.
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Don't miss it - Bo-Tie Gala is next Friday, Oct 19
Join us at the world-famous National Press Club in downtown Washington, DC next Friday, October 19 at 6:30 PM for a joyous celebration of our shared mission to transform lives in Sierra Leone.
- Entertainment - West African Dance Company KanKouran
- Opening Prayer - Bishop John Yambasu
- Keynote Address - Dr. Shaun Casey, Director of the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs at Georgetown University.
- Silent Art Auction and Dinner
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KanKouran West African Dance Troupe will provide lively entertainment at the Bo-Tie Gala.
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Join us for an UMVIM Interest Meeting Saturday October 13 at 10AM - that's tomorrow!
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Interested in going on the April 2019 UMVIM Trip? Please join us for an interest meeting at the Helping Children Worldwide office at 14101 Parke Long CT, STE T, Chantilly, VA or via Zoom, instructions below:
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16468769923,,521157340# or +16699006833,,521157340#
Or Telephone:
US dial: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 521 157 340
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2019 Mission Trips deadlines coming up soon
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Have you thought about traveling to Sierra Leone with one of our UMVIM teams? The deadlines for the Spring and Summer 2019 teams are coming up. Appy today!
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2019 UMVIM TRIP SCHEDULE
Travel Date: April 27 - May 11, 2019
Interest Meeting: Oct 13, 2018
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2018
Travel Date: July 13 - July 27, 2019
Interest Meeting: Jan 26, 2019
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2019
Travel Dates: Oct 19 - Nov 2, 2019
Interest Meeting: Apr 27, 2019
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2019
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Coming soon - Fudia's Cookbook
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Missioners, MTC guests, and fans of West African cuisine will all love Fudia Ernest's cookbook filled with delicious recipes and photos of Sierra Leone, just in time for Christmas!
Stay tuned for more information about how you can purchase the cookbook.
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Support Helping Children Worldwide through the CFC
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You can support Helping Children Worldwide by joining the 2018 CFC Campaign through your company or agency. Click on the button below and search for us by name or number:
Helping Children Worldwide
or Charity #
44370
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A prayer for education
Great Teacher, children need an education to have the full and abundant life You came to give them. Your Word demonstrates how You touch people’s hearts to spur them to action for their own benefit. Bless people living in poverty by providing ways to learn to read and to apply this new skill to help lift their families out of poverty — for this generation and generations to come.
Faithful Shepherd, help parents understand the value of their children’s education. May parents and other family members surround children with the support and encouragement to become all who You desire them to be. If economic support is an issue, may parents find additional means of income to provide for their family.
Great Provider, we know You created children with a curiosity to learn about their world. Give every girl and boy the chance to explore the world through their studies. We ask You to raise up godly leaders who will change the way girls and women are treated, opening the possibility for fuller lives and futures filled with promise.
(World Vision)
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