The war in Ukraine continues to fill the country with conflict and violence. As we continue in prayer for our friends and neighbors to Romania, we also continue to send support. One of our main partnerships has been through our friend Jaco. This year, we have supported his ministry to amputees in Ukraine.
The coffee shop space is envisioned as a vibrant community hub that will not only will help in time support our mission financially (in time) but also serves as a welcoming space for meaningful engagement around God and the Christian faith. Through weekly events like music concerts, book discussions, Bible study sessions, debates, outreach events, we aim to create an inviting atmosphere for those curious about Christianity and God.
Because of your generosity and belief in our mission in Tanzania, we have just celebrated an unforgettable milestone: The first graduation ceremony for our children who have completed their primary education. Words cannot fully capture the joy and pride we experienced on that beautiful day.
We were blessed to have Mark Yeazel with us, bringing years of experience in dairy farming. He is committed 100% to the construction of our Eternal Families Tanzania Dairy Farm which, upon completion, will address our village's milk supply challenges and enhance nutrition crucial for child development. Initial steps that have been taken, include securing the 9-acre farm with fencing for security and biosecurity measures. Construction recently started for the herdsman's house following receipt of blueprints for the dairy building.
It's been over a year since we introduced you to Elvis, a Ukrainian refugee attending the Eastern European Bible College in Oradea, Romania through your support of RTC. Since then, Elvis completed the Bible college program and moved closer to the Ukrainian boarder to work with children in need.
This week, Andy had a Zoom call with Natalie Barentson. She oversees online communications, such as our website and Sunday Stories emails! She first became involved with RtC in 2014 when she was a student at William Jessup University. She is especially passionate about child sponsorship, as she has been a sponsor herself!
Every year, we have the privilege to create and release an Impact Report for you! The 2019 Impact Report reflects the last 10 years of ministry and all that’s happened. It’s filled with stories from people impacted by Remember the Children, a timeline outlining the last 10 years, information on financial stewardship, and so much more. Click on the link below to read the report!
Dionis was in his first year of teaching when he first saw Esther, his wife. She was in her final year as a student. He said that from the first moment he saw her, he wanted to know everything about her. Our culture might call that "love at first sight." It was for Dionis and he pursued Esther, but she was not interested at all.
We are celebrating at Remember the Children because our membership to the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has been renewed for 2020! This is incredibly important to us, because our goal is to be highly transparent and accountable for the donations that come into our ministry.
There are some things that are hard to describe in words—the kind of life some kids experience, the pain, the trauma, and the lack of basic necessities. But, most of all it’s hard to describe their hunger for love. Abandoned, neglected, rejected, or without parents at all, these kids look to you and crave something that every child should have from the day they are born: love, care, attention, compassion, and joy.
