Camps for Street Children in the Philippines

by Jeff Anderson, ACTION Philippines Director

I received word from the team that our evangelistic camp for street children is going well with 53 rough and tumble kids in attendance. They requested special prayer for those that are addicted to glue and paint thinner. Pray that many will turn from sin to the Savior, be connected to their recruiting church and for those who need special intervention will receive it from ministries who are on standby ready to help. This year we have 6 camps scheduled which we have listed in previous letters each costing $2,400. At the end of this camp our camp budget will be broke and we're trusting the Lord for the funds for the remaining 5 camps. As the Lord leads, you may want to invest in sending a street child to camp which costs $30 per child. If you wish to give, go to www.actioninternational.org.


*Note: several campers are from families who live under a bridge who survive by recycling garbage and were totally washed out by the great flood of Manila in September. Last week we located two groups of families, one group living in a gymnasium and the other living under a bridge, who have received very little assistance since the flood and are not able to return to their former location. As a form of follow up to camp, next week we are planning to have a major relief operation for the families of these campers and their neighbors in partnership with Pastor Ed Pornia who pastors Valley View Mission Church. Pastor Ed and his wife Jane whom we've written about previously, have planted this church among tomb dwellers (I'm not joking!). Pastor Ed and Jane found these two groups of families through their outreach ministry to street children and out-of-school youth. They are unique servants of the Lord and precious friends.


** Last week Pastor Ed took our 3 Bethany College of Missions interns to these locations. So he is also serving as a friend and mentor to future missionaries. Pray for the interns Elle, Dave and Micah as they are serving at camp this week and I'm sure learning a lot.

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