The document provides updates on children who were cared for by For His Children (FHC) in Ecuador. It discusses several children who were recently adopted by families, including Andrés, Diego, Pablo, Daniela, Angel, and Gabriel. It also describes staff at FHC demonstrating their skills and competence in caring for the children without needing as much oversight or instruction from leadership. This represents a positive development in the staff's training and experience. The document shares positive feedback from a visiting mission team from Canada and notifies readers of a new promotional video on FHC's website.
1) Two brothers and a member of Summerhill Community Ministries' basketball team were shot in a drive-by shooting. One brother was killed while the other is in critical condition.
2) The shooting appeared to be in retaliation for a previous gang-related fight involving one of the brother's older gang member brother.
3) After learning of the tragedy, the youth at Summerhill discussed their feelings and reactions during a devotion time at the community center. They prayed for the victims and their families.
The document provides information about upcoming international and local church events in March and April as well as ministry events. It also includes a feature article about the Couples Ministry's Special Hearts Day event which involved games, music, and couples sharing about their relationships. Additionally, there is a note from the pastor about the benefits of praising God.
This newsletter from Jack Stuart School provides information on upcoming events and recent activities. It includes details about kindergarten classes visiting the post office, volunteering needs for popcorn council, plans for an upcoming talent show, notes from various classes on current lessons and activities, and important dates for provincial achievement tests and hot lunches. It also includes announcements about a bike sale fundraiser and ways for parents and the community to provide input to the school board.
This document contains various announcements from a newspaper, including wedding announcements for Katie Lauritzen and Tanner Prestegard who are getting married in July 2013, a birth announcement for Solana Maria Valdez born in August 2012, and anniversary announcements for Larry and Jeanine Baringer's 60th anniversary and Delbert and Donna Mandelko's 60th anniversary. It also includes various birthday announcements.
The McCrea Newsletter shares about the McCreas' work in Colombia providing Christmas gifts to needy children, many affected by the country's civil war. While heartbroken over Brenda's cancer diagnosis, they recognize God's faithfulness. The newsletter also shares Darren's experience in 1984 where a couple helped him buy shoes when he was struggling, and how he recently reunited with them through connections at a church. It asks readers to support their work in Colombia.
By completing preliminary and final film projects, the student learned about various technologies. They used Final Cut and MPEG Streamclip to edit footage from a Sony camera and import it to Final Cut for editing. Online apps like Timetoast, YouTube, Blogger and Slideshare were also utilized. Timetoast helped track progress, YouTube provided inspiration, and Blogger/Slideshare shared work. Photoshop allowed creating titles and logos. Through this process, the student gained experience using these technologies and can now complete video projects more quickly and efficiently.
Germany is a country located in Central Europe with a population of over 82 million. It has a long history dating back to the 1st century BC and was formerly divided into East and West Germany until reunification in 1990. Germany has a strong economy and is the fourth largest in the world, known for its innovation and manufacturing. The country is a democratic federal republic made up of 16 states with a constitution and social principles.
1) Two brothers and a member of Summerhill Community Ministries' basketball team were shot in a drive-by shooting. One brother was killed while the other is in critical condition.
2) The shooting appeared to be in retaliation for a previous gang-related fight involving one of the brother's older gang member brother.
3) After learning of the tragedy, the youth at Summerhill discussed their feelings and reactions during a devotion time at the community center. They prayed for the victims and their families.
The document provides information about upcoming international and local church events in March and April as well as ministry events. It also includes a feature article about the Couples Ministry's Special Hearts Day event which involved games, music, and couples sharing about their relationships. Additionally, there is a note from the pastor about the benefits of praising God.
This newsletter from Jack Stuart School provides information on upcoming events and recent activities. It includes details about kindergarten classes visiting the post office, volunteering needs for popcorn council, plans for an upcoming talent show, notes from various classes on current lessons and activities, and important dates for provincial achievement tests and hot lunches. It also includes announcements about a bike sale fundraiser and ways for parents and the community to provide input to the school board.
This document contains various announcements from a newspaper, including wedding announcements for Katie Lauritzen and Tanner Prestegard who are getting married in July 2013, a birth announcement for Solana Maria Valdez born in August 2012, and anniversary announcements for Larry and Jeanine Baringer's 60th anniversary and Delbert and Donna Mandelko's 60th anniversary. It also includes various birthday announcements.
The McCrea Newsletter shares about the McCreas' work in Colombia providing Christmas gifts to needy children, many affected by the country's civil war. While heartbroken over Brenda's cancer diagnosis, they recognize God's faithfulness. The newsletter also shares Darren's experience in 1984 where a couple helped him buy shoes when he was struggling, and how he recently reunited with them through connections at a church. It asks readers to support their work in Colombia.
By completing preliminary and final film projects, the student learned about various technologies. They used Final Cut and MPEG Streamclip to edit footage from a Sony camera and import it to Final Cut for editing. Online apps like Timetoast, YouTube, Blogger and Slideshare were also utilized. Timetoast helped track progress, YouTube provided inspiration, and Blogger/Slideshare shared work. Photoshop allowed creating titles and logos. Through this process, the student gained experience using these technologies and can now complete video projects more quickly and efficiently.
Germany is a country located in Central Europe with a population of over 82 million. It has a long history dating back to the 1st century BC and was formerly divided into East and West Germany until reunification in 1990. Germany has a strong economy and is the fourth largest in the world, known for its innovation and manufacturing. The country is a democratic federal republic made up of 16 states with a constitution and social principles.
February 2023 was a busy month for Dominican Starfish foundation. Leaders of the foundation were on the ground helping with housing projects, food deliveries, educational sponsorships, local employment incentives, emergencies medical help and more.
Dominican Starfish Foundation January-March 2017 Humanitarian TripLouise ZoBell
This presentation describes and show pictures of some of our humanitarian activities in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic on our Jan-March 2017 trip. THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE IT AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS
This document provides an overview of the Fiwagoh Mission Orphanage in Kenya. It describes how Benson and Florence Nganga started the orphanage in 2003 after seeing many orphaned children living on the streets. Through donations, they have been able to expand from caring for a few children in their home to now housing over 130 orphaned children. The document details how a shipping container filled with donated supplies from Australians significantly helped improve conditions and opportunities at the orphanage. It expresses gratitude to all the individuals and groups who have supported the orphanage over the years.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Quarterly Report January to March 2015Louise ZoBell
The document provides an update on the activities of the Dominican Starfish Foundation in the 1st quarter of 2015. It describes home building projects completed or underway for several families, as well as community outreach programs like a school English program and dental/medical clinics run with student volunteers. Many of the foundation's projects are made possible through fundraising efforts and partnerships formed with people the founders meet during visits to the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Humanitarian Trip Jan-March 2019Louise ZoBell
We just returned from another successful humanitarian trip with Dominican Starfish Foundation in the Dominican Republic. This is a list of the things we did, mostly in chronological order. Thanks to everyone who made this possible.
$1000 worth of food packs were delivered to citizens of San Rafael de Yuma after Hurricane Fiona by visiting guests from Las Vegas, Maryland, and Alberta. This same group painted Angelica's home and donated furniture. Under the direction of Kathy Jones and Sheila Layton, the Dominican Starfish Foundation hosted a 10th anniversary party at a youth school.
The Fackrell family from Utah spent a month in the Dominican Republic doing humanitarian work. They brought supplies, taught piano lessons, donated musical instruments, helped renovate buildings, hosted weddings, distributed food and clothes, and helped construct homes. They also hosted medical clinics and mentored local partners on strategic planning to help communities in need.
After months of preparation, groups of Iona Prep students traveled to New Orleans and Peru for service trips over their school breaks. In New Orleans, they worked with a relief organization called Operation Helping Hands, helping to repair and rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina by priming, painting, scraping, and caulking. In Peru, they built a home for a family that previously had no home from the ground up. They also visited an elementary school, a convent, and helped at a homeless shelter. Both trips aimed to help those in need and inspire others to do the same through service.
This document summarizes the author's trip to Guatemala serving with a medical mission team. It describes their activities each day, which included evaluating medical clinics, celebrating a birthday, delivering food and supplies, building infrastructure projects, and providing dental care. It highlights their interactions with children in the community, including a young girl named Anyuly who needs a kidney transplant. The trip concluded with an emotional farewell and soccer game between the mission team and local Guatemalans.
In two months, 35 youth working in teams presented the Gospel to over 13,000 people in Colombia and saw 500 people commit their lives to Jesus. One successful outreach in Villeta opened doors for the Gospel and led 70 youth, 50 of whom were newcomers, to join the local church's youth group. The story of 11-year-old Rafael illustrates how a sponsored child connected his family in Canada with opportunities to share the Gospel with over 1,200 children in his neighborhood.
November 2022 Update Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothing, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, November 2022 was another amazing month!
December 2022 update, Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothinDominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothing, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, November 2022 was another amazing month!g, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, December 2022 was another amazing month!
Dominican Starfish Foundation has participated in the building of 23 homes April 1st, 2013 to April 1, 2015. Two are still under construction. One repair and renovation we don't have pictures for. We have 10 more homes in the fundraising process.
The Global Pioneers team from Flag conducted a four-day dissemination tour in the Dominican Republic. They held 10 seminars and lectures attended by over 700 people. Topics included The Way to Happiness, Human Rights, and Self-Analysis. Over 500 books and DVDs were distributed. Group processing was conducted for over 500 people totaling over 400 hours. The tour was well-received and further seminars are planned in the future. The success of the tour was due to the efforts of the Global Pioneers team, local Scientologists, and various cooperating organizations.
This newsletter provides updates from Darren and Patricia McCrea's missionary work in Colombia. They will be hosting two outreach teams in July and August to present the gospel to thousands through schools and malls. Construction has also begun on a new children's center and rebuilding of the Medellin Children's Home is underway. The newsletter requests prayer and financial support for their ongoing ministry work.
February 2023 was a busy month for Dominican Starfish foundation. Leaders of the foundation were on the ground helping with housing projects, food deliveries, educational sponsorships, local employment incentives, emergencies medical help and more.
Dominican Starfish Foundation January-March 2017 Humanitarian TripLouise ZoBell
This presentation describes and show pictures of some of our humanitarian activities in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic on our Jan-March 2017 trip. THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE IT AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS
This document provides an overview of the Fiwagoh Mission Orphanage in Kenya. It describes how Benson and Florence Nganga started the orphanage in 2003 after seeing many orphaned children living on the streets. Through donations, they have been able to expand from caring for a few children in their home to now housing over 130 orphaned children. The document details how a shipping container filled with donated supplies from Australians significantly helped improve conditions and opportunities at the orphanage. It expresses gratitude to all the individuals and groups who have supported the orphanage over the years.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Quarterly Report January to March 2015Louise ZoBell
The document provides an update on the activities of the Dominican Starfish Foundation in the 1st quarter of 2015. It describes home building projects completed or underway for several families, as well as community outreach programs like a school English program and dental/medical clinics run with student volunteers. Many of the foundation's projects are made possible through fundraising efforts and partnerships formed with people the founders meet during visits to the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Humanitarian Trip Jan-March 2019Louise ZoBell
We just returned from another successful humanitarian trip with Dominican Starfish Foundation in the Dominican Republic. This is a list of the things we did, mostly in chronological order. Thanks to everyone who made this possible.
$1000 worth of food packs were delivered to citizens of San Rafael de Yuma after Hurricane Fiona by visiting guests from Las Vegas, Maryland, and Alberta. This same group painted Angelica's home and donated furniture. Under the direction of Kathy Jones and Sheila Layton, the Dominican Starfish Foundation hosted a 10th anniversary party at a youth school.
The Fackrell family from Utah spent a month in the Dominican Republic doing humanitarian work. They brought supplies, taught piano lessons, donated musical instruments, helped renovate buildings, hosted weddings, distributed food and clothes, and helped construct homes. They also hosted medical clinics and mentored local partners on strategic planning to help communities in need.
After months of preparation, groups of Iona Prep students traveled to New Orleans and Peru for service trips over their school breaks. In New Orleans, they worked with a relief organization called Operation Helping Hands, helping to repair and rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina by priming, painting, scraping, and caulking. In Peru, they built a home for a family that previously had no home from the ground up. They also visited an elementary school, a convent, and helped at a homeless shelter. Both trips aimed to help those in need and inspire others to do the same through service.
This document summarizes the author's trip to Guatemala serving with a medical mission team. It describes their activities each day, which included evaluating medical clinics, celebrating a birthday, delivering food and supplies, building infrastructure projects, and providing dental care. It highlights their interactions with children in the community, including a young girl named Anyuly who needs a kidney transplant. The trip concluded with an emotional farewell and soccer game between the mission team and local Guatemalans.
In two months, 35 youth working in teams presented the Gospel to over 13,000 people in Colombia and saw 500 people commit their lives to Jesus. One successful outreach in Villeta opened doors for the Gospel and led 70 youth, 50 of whom were newcomers, to join the local church's youth group. The story of 11-year-old Rafael illustrates how a sponsored child connected his family in Canada with opportunities to share the Gospel with over 1,200 children in his neighborhood.
November 2022 Update Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothing, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, November 2022 was another amazing month!
December 2022 update, Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothinDominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothing, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, November 2022 was another amazing month!g, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, December 2022 was another amazing month!
Dominican Starfish Foundation has participated in the building of 23 homes April 1st, 2013 to April 1, 2015. Two are still under construction. One repair and renovation we don't have pictures for. We have 10 more homes in the fundraising process.
The Global Pioneers team from Flag conducted a four-day dissemination tour in the Dominican Republic. They held 10 seminars and lectures attended by over 700 people. Topics included The Way to Happiness, Human Rights, and Self-Analysis. Over 500 books and DVDs were distributed. Group processing was conducted for over 500 people totaling over 400 hours. The tour was well-received and further seminars are planned in the future. The success of the tour was due to the efforts of the Global Pioneers team, local Scientologists, and various cooperating organizations.
This newsletter provides updates from Darren and Patricia McCrea's missionary work in Colombia. They will be hosting two outreach teams in July and August to present the gospel to thousands through schools and malls. Construction has also begun on a new children's center and rebuilding of the Medellin Children's Home is underway. The newsletter requests prayer and financial support for their ongoing ministry work.
1. News from
For His Children A Christian ministry to children in Ecuador
March – April 2008
In Memory of Joyce Bourdeau
August 13, 1941 - February 27, 2008
Joyce was a loving, caring wife and mother, and a precious gift
to For His Children. Since 1994, Brent and Joyce have been
FHC's Ministry Assistants, donating countless hours to ensure
that the ministry's finances and correspondence are handled
professionally. We thank God for Joyce's life and how it touched
the lives of others. She served Him lovingly in many special
ways. We know she now rests in His arms.
There comes a time when a mentor (Melinda) realizes that her protégés know as much or more than she does. An
example: A few days ago our Administrator, Verónica, hurried by me, breathlessly explaining that Sofía, 4 mos. old,
needed oxygen. The door to the Vaughn Infant Home flew open and caregiver Cecilia rushed past me to help
Verónica roll the oxygen concentrator machine out of the storage room. As I watched the two of them, they
attached a pressure gauge and humidifier bottle. Cecilia wheeled the machine past me with a “Buenas tardes,
Señora Melinda,” and disappeared into the Vaughn House. The door closed and within a minute Sofía was
receiving the oxygen she needed. I stood on the stairs for a moment longer, reflecting on what had just taken place.
I thought of years ago when Clark and I would be the ones to whom the caregivers came to for help in an
emergency. Fast forward to 2008, and I had to move out of the way or get run over by Verónica, Cecilia and the
oxygen concentrator! It left me slightly unbalanced at first, but then a warm satisfaction flowed through me as I
thought about what I had just witnessed - our staff in action, knowing what to do and how to do it, with that
attention-to-detail that is FHC’s trademark.
Another example: A few weeks ago, newborn Julian arrived home from a two week hospitalization. I went
downstairs to the Vaughn Infant Home to make sure all was in order and started dispensing instructions to Gladys,
one of his caregivers. I suddenly had this feeling that I should be quiet. I looked over at Gladys. She had been
pensively nodding her head after each of my instructions. “Señora Melinda, we’ve already done everything you’re
asking.” I could feel a sheepish grin spreading across my face. I thought, “These women take care of these babies
24/7, they have been taught, trained, guided and supervised, and they know what to do.” I apologized, gave
Gladys a hug, and decided I’d better go make myself useful
somewhere else! It’s a great feeling to witness the confidence
and skill of FHC’s staff. We’re proud of them!
For His Children welcomed newborn Gabriel Cuomo (at right
with caregiver María Tixicuro) on February 1st. The children’s
hospital asked if FHC would welcome an abandoned baby boy,
born around January 21st. He had been found on the street, and
the police took him to the hospital. FHC’s Director, Melinda, met
Gabriel at the hospital along with members of a visiting team
from Ontario, Canada (one member gave Gabriel her last name
– in case you are wondering where the Italian surname came
from!). Together they took Gabriel to FHC’s pediatrician, Dr.
Naranjo, who pronounced him in perfect health. The “Doris
Martin 2008 Mission Team” took wonderful care of Gabriel while
he was at FHC-Quito, and sent him off with a prayer a few days
later when he was transferred to FHC-Latacunga. Gabriel is
growing and enjoying the loving care given him by FHC’s “Tías”.
2. Doris Martin led a team from Ontario, Canada, (at left)
that visited FHC in late January. One team member
wrote us: “It was a learning, stretching experience, very
fulfilling.” Another wrote: “Thank you for challenging
us.” Another member said: “FHC provided us a
fantastic, safe mission experience. Your Tías are so
patient with us. They let us love on the kids and that
was the biggest highlight of the trip.” Our heartfelt
thanks to all the members of this team for their time and
love generously shared with FHC.
Several new families were formed by adoption at FHC recently. In
January, handsome Andrés Martin (FHC-Quito) becamehe son of
Danilo, 47, and Teresa, 41 (at right). Danilo is a Systems Engineer and
works in the family real estate firm. Teresa is a language therapist on
staff at a Christian school in Quito. Andrés is their first child. The new
family is happy and doing well.
Diego Mauricio (FHC-Latacunga): Diego’s new parents are Juan
Francisco, 39, and Rosa Matilde, 44, (at left). They are
owners/managers of an office supply company. Diego is their first child.
Rosa is looking forward to spending time with him since she can work
from their home. When told about their new son’s personality, likes and
dislikes, they beamed with pride, especially Dad Francisco. They
couldn’t wait to meet Diego. In early February, they fulfilled their dream
of becoming parents. The new family is doing well.
Pablo Santiago (FHC-Latacunga) joined his new family in February. Lesley
and Greg live in Ontario, Canada, and Pablo is their first son. The Swifts
spent several days with Pablo in Latacunga, and when he was ready to leave
the home, they moved to Quito. Pablo was the first child cared for at FHC-
Latacunga, and he has a special place in the hearts of the Tías, especially
those who knew him when he was a baby. There were lots of tears the day
Pablo left FHC-Latacunga! In a few weeks the new Swift family will return to
Canada. Everyone at FHC wishes them the best. The photo at right was
taken when Lesley and Greg came to visit FHC-Quito in mid-March.
Daniela, now 3, (FHC-Quito),
was ready to be adopted last
July, but the process moves
very slowly in Ecuador and
she wasn’t assigned a family
until early December. Her adoptive family, Daniel and María Teresa,
traveled from Italy to Ecuador in early February to meet their new
daughter. It’s a precious experience to work with a child preparing
her to meet her new family. We use a photo album, letters, small
gifts, and often a DVD from the family. Our psychologist and Tías
explain the roles of “mom” and “dad”, which are new concepts for
our children. Daniela fell asleep each night holding her family’s
photo album. Their first meeting went very well, and within a few
days she was ready to move to her parents’ hotel. A week later, our
psychologist visited the new family. Daniela was doing very well.
She had gained some weight, and already learned a few words in
Italian. The new family will return home to Italy in late March.
3. Angel (FHC-Quito), 3 ½, became the son of Tomás and Emma in
January of this year. Angel is a bright child, and immediately
learned the names of his parents, and identified them in the
family’s photo album. During talks with Raul, FHC’s psychologist,
Angel loved to make up stories about his new family and included
himself in the starring role! His parents sent him a soft blanket, a
small remote controlled car, and two new t-shirts to show him that
they were thinking of him. The morning his parents were to arrive
at FHC, Angel walked up and down the hallway in the Harlow
House, saying goodbye to his “siblings”, announcing that his
parents were coming soon. That same day, after his nap, Angel
walked out to his parent’s car and said, “Let’s go!” After supper,
with pajamas tucked under his arm, Angel waved goodbye to FHC
and left for his new home. The family reports all is well.
Check out FHC’s new video at the bottom of the “Story of FHC” page on our website. (www.forhischildren-
ecuador.org). Thanks to the generosity of Carlos Jenks, a U.S. “ex-pat” now living in Quito, we have a
professionally made video that tells the story of FHC. View it and let us know your comments!
The Village Congregational Church in
Wellesley, MA, sent a mission team (photo at
left) to FHC in mid-February. Team leader
Tracy Accardi and group members shared
with us some reflections on their trip before
heading home to Wellesley: “(Visiting FHC-
Latacunga) was transformative. The Tías are
incredibly dedicated to the children as if they
were their own. …the ministry of His Spirit…
is so alive here.” Others wrote: “This trip was
a great opportunity to share the love of God
and renew my faith. A highlight was every
time the children gave me a hug. It was
inspiring to see how God works on a daily
basis in the lives of the Vaughns and the
children.” Thank you, Team VCC, as well as
those in the U.S. who supported you
financially and in prayer.
In early March, FHC welcomed
professors/team leaders Lorna
Hayward, Ann Charrette, and a group
of bright and motivated physical
therapy students from Northeastern
University in Boston. For one week the
children at FHC were loved,
challenged, encouraged and blessed
by this passionate group of students.
Thank you to all who participated in this
“practicum/study” trip to FHC. We
appreciate the knowledge and
information they shared with us, and
the love and caring they generously
gave to the children.
4. Look at how FHC-Latacunga is
progressing! We’re impressed and amazed!
The second story concrete floor (first floor
roof) is poured, and the second-story roof
support columns will soon be poured. Last
fall, a member of a church in Los Angeles
was moved to help raise funds to complete
the Latacunga home after visiting FHC-
Latacunga. She returned to L.A. and a few
months later she wrote us: “I was blessed to
visit FHC in September 2007. Clark
explained that about $250,000 more was
needed to complete the new facility. The
thought popped into my head that we only
need 250 people to donate $1,000. I would like to be one of those 250 people! Please receive this check, and I am
praying for God’s continued blessing on this wonderful and amazing place….” Thank you, Maura, from all of us at
FHC, and to many others who have given toward this project. We believe we are to share this challenge with you,
our supporters and readers, so you may be encouraged to invest in the future of children in Latacunga. Thank you!
FHC-Latacunga would love to consult with a landscape designer and/or recreational space designer (children’s
play areas). Soon the construction project in Latacunga will be ready to develop the grounds and play area. We’d
like to rely on the expertise of professionals in this field, and plan a quality play area for the children. If you can help
or know someone who can, please contact FHC.
We’re looking for adoptive families for two beautiful
children at FHC: Grace, 2 ½, (at left) is a lovely little girl
who waits for a family to help her reach her potential as
she is diagnosed with Down syndrome. Her legal
papers are in order and she is ready for assignment to
a family. Marina, (at right) is 3 ½, healthy, and one of
the most cheerful little girls ever at FHC. She knows
she has some very special parents out there
somewhere – and she’s trying so hard to be patient! If
you feel a tugging at your heart as you look at these
special precious children – please contact FHC.
Newsbriefs: International adoptions are on standby
while the government reviews contracts with foreign
agencies. Please pray that contracts will be signed soon... A mandatory increase in
salaries of 17% for private sector employees (that’s FHC) was put into effect January 1, 2008, significantly
affecting FHC’s budget. We’re continuing to cut costs wherever possible without sacrificing FHC’s quality care…
Rains and heavy flooding in Ecuador have caused extensive damage over the past months. The rains are the
heaviest in 25 years and floods have uprooted about 3.5 million people in 13 provinces. Thankfully, FHC has not
suffered any damage except needing to replace rain gutters on the Faith House … Clark and Melinda will be
traveling to the States several times in 2008, and they would welcome an opportunity to present the ministry of
FHC in your community. Dates are open for September – December 2008. Email us! …Some of our readers
have asked – “on a personal note”: Melinda and Clark are well. They’ve traveled a lot the last three months, but
are now settled in Quito for a few weeks until they travel to Tennessee in April for FHC’s annual Board meeting.
The Vaughns are going to be grandparents again in September – their son Phillip, 26, and his wife, Daniela, (Gulf
Breeze, FL) are expecting a sibling for brother Matias, 20 months. Soon-to-be Captain Phillip is a pilot in the
USAF’s Special Operations Division. The Vaughn’s daughter, Lesley, now 23, is teaching dance in Los Angeles,
and filming/hosting a pilot TV show, and enjoying living with her grandparents, Melinda’s mom and dad in
Northridge. Thank you to all our supporters for your prayers, encouragement, your visits, and financial giving.
For His Children - Clark and Melinda Vaughn, Directors Tax-deductible donations may be sent to:
Casilla 17-08-8545, Quito Ecuador For His Children
Telephone/Fax: 593 2 247 0832, 280 8424 9455 Elk Ridge South, Divide, CO 80814 USA
Email: info@forhischildren-ecuador.org Telephone: 719 686 0132
Website: www.forhischildren-ecuador.org Brent Bourdeau, FHC Ministry Assistant
Thank you to the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Red Bluff, CA for printing and mailing this newsletter for nine years! Please advise
FHC of address changes. If you are able to receive this newsletter via e-mail, it will reduce the cost of printing and mailing. Thank you!