“Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Luke 14:13-14
He had seen many street children before, as there are 1000’s and 1000’s of them throughout Manila. One day something was different- as he was approached by two of them, something stirred in his spirit that he could not ignore. He could no longer let any child who came to him in need leave unfilled or untouched. With only 50 cents in his pocket, he bought them bread and soda, and assured them that from that day on they would never go hungry again. These 2 kids told other kids about this man, Jo Dean, and before long the number of street kids coming with needs sky-rocketed. Now, 8 years since that day, He Cares Street Children Caring Center cares for more than 300 street children in the hope of making a difference in their lives.
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Jo Dean, having a family of his own, didn’t know where the resources would come from, but he knew that God had placed the love for these children in his heart and God promises in His Word that there is always enough for those who trust in Him. Every mouth has always been fed- God never fails!
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He Cares also has a house for orphaned boys, where they are taken in and raised within a family structure. A house for girls is in the plans, just waiting for the staff and resources. Part of the vision is helping to restore families, so mothers are invited to get involved in the livelihood program by making crafts and learning skills to earn an income. 100’s of children have been given aid to attend school and are encouraged to return home. Discipleship, counseling and Bible studies are all offered for the whole family.
The needs throughout the world ARE overwhelming if we look at them as a whole, but when you see one life at a time, you realize that you CAN make a difference! So, I want to give you the opportunity to share the little joys of life, little things you normally take for granted to make a difference in one life at a time…
a Big Mac Meal means 5 kilos of rice to feed 35 children
a can of coke will buy rice for 7 hungry children
2 movie tickets means 2 kilos of pork for the protein their bodies badly need
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If you want to make a difference in the lives of some of these children, contact Jo Dean Sola at [email protected] or check out the website at http://clik.to/hecares
“What you do to the least of your brethren, you do unto Me.” – Jesus
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Against all odds, these adorable twin boys were brought in to this world by their loving Father for a great purpose! He is the giver of life, and despite 26 abortion attempts by their young mother, He had another plan. Jacob and Daniel were born preemies, weighing only 2 lbs each! There mother refused to believe she would give birth up until the time they were born! God sent a doctor across her path while she was in labor to help with the delivery, and now missionaries Jeff and Coleen Long are caring for them until a Filipino couple to adopt them is found. They are healthy and now at 2 mos weighing 7 and 8 lbs. Precious, strong fighters! These 2 get as much love as any baby ever has, there are constantly arms to hold and care for them. It brought so much joy to me as I got to watch them for a few hrs and just stare at their tiny little faces- I don’t know if there is anything more astounding and awe-inspiring than a precious little one- each a miracle and gift from God!!
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As I walked down the street after church this past Sunday, children were coming out of their homes and stopped playing to watch us as we passed. We had plates with some pork from the roast after church. I couldn’t pass them by; I praised God that I had something in my hands to offer them! As I broke the pork in pieces and passed it out, they were so excited to fill their hungry tummies! It didn’t matter whether the piece had much meat on it or was all fat, it was just the same to them- food to help squelch the hunger! I didn’t care at all about getting to eat the yummy meat- it was so much more filling to watch them enjoy it! 🙂
I believe this type of ministry (with orphans and/or street children) will be a significant part of my life because I can’t ignore the many voices crying out for love, food, touch, bandaging, shelter, healing, and freedom. I’m not sure what country it will be in or how exactly it will look, but I do see this as a type of future ministry I will be part of!
“Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?” And the King will answer them, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”
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Mt 25:37-40
