Excitement!

With only a little over 2 weeks until the trip, the excitement is building for the next mission group to depart for Cebu, Philippines.

The group of five plans to again visit the dumpsites to share VBS crafts with the kids and give out supplies (vitamins, clothing and shoes).  They will also be spending time with the children at WHY to work on their devotion time, worship music and continue helping them grow in their budding relationships with Christ.

Construction is well under way for the new living quarters for the boys -- we are in need of donations to finish the painting, electricity and to complete the washroom for the boys.

We truly DESIRE your prayers for this ministry.  Thank you for journeying with us!

Thankful, Sheryl

Trash

I recently had an interesting conversation with my daughter about music. 

She was curious why I only listen to Christian music.  She asked why I don't like country or pop....  I explained to her that I grew up listening to pop music in the 80's and 90's and also listened to country in high school and beyond.  But one day it occurred to me what I was putting into my mind.....trash.  Trash about cheating, hot girls, bars, girls getting pregnant and running off with their boyfriends, drugs, it goes on and on.  Maybe I didn't pay that much attention to it when I was younger, but now I just cringe when I hear some of the lyrics to today's pop music. 

Trash goes in, trash comes out!

I now only listen to Christian music because I need all the encouragement and focus on God that I can get!  My sinful nature has to be so crowded out by the good stuff.  My children need this as well.  It is my desire and my duty as a Christian parent to train their minds and  train their habits.  God give me strenth because I know I can't do it on my own!

Proverbs 22:6
6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Jolly

Name: Jolly

Birthday:

July 3, 1999

Jolly is the 7th child of a family of 11. He is small for his age and quite shy but respectful. His father died when he was eight years old and left his mother as the main provider, earning 700 pesos/month (approx $15) as a cook.

Before coming to Wesley Home for Youth, Jolly spent 2 years begging in the streets for money to continue in school and for daily needs.

Jolly is doing very well at Wesley Home, he always follows weekly schedule of activities and commands of his houseparent and older housesiblings. He completes household chores even if it is not assigned to him.

He has attended extra classes in the off-season in order to get back on track with his proper grade level of education.  His favorite subject is Math.  He hopes to be a Fireman when he grows up.

During a recent mission trip a missionary began teaching Jolly how to play guitar. He is very musical and picked up several chords very quickly.  

Please click here if you would like to sponsor Jolly or donate to The Rescue Ministries!

Michelle

Name: Michelle

Birthday: May 25, 1998

Michelle is 2nd of 4 children in her family. She is a small-framed girl and appears to be small for her age. She is shy but responds respectfully. Michelle is quite calm but is very vulnerable to emotional pressure, especially with regards to her family.

Michelle is doing well in her studies and has received high grades. She is in her 1st year high school and is progressing very well.


Her father is an irregular construction worker, with seasonal work supporting 4 children and wife. Her mother sells seashells a couple of times a month in order to help with financial support. Her parents earn a total of 2600 pesos/month ($58/month)day.


Michelle has a sweet personality and is thankful for the opportunites WHY is providing for her. Michelle enjoys performing with her choir group at her school.  She hopes to complete her studies and dreams of becoming a tour guide.

 Please click here if you would like to sponsor Michelle or donate to The Rescue Ministries!

Catherine

Name: Catherine

Birthday: August 14, 1999

Catherine, (pronounced Cath-reen) called Cathy by those close to her, is the 2nd and youngest child of her family. She is a small girl with a thin build, small for her age. She is quite shy and reserved but can be very responsive and talkative with people close to her.

Her parents separated before her birth. Her mother left her in the care of her elderly grandmother soon after she was born although her grandmother could not adequately care for Catherine.  Her “lola” (grandmother) is grateful for the opportunity for Catherine to receive an education and have proper care and a good environment at Wesley Home.  She hopes for a bright future and for her to have the capacity of providing for herself and her family, even if her lola is no longer alive.

Catherine is the youngest girl at WHY and desires attention.  She misses her grandmother very much.  She can now be in a place where she learns that she is loved by Jesus.

She is currently in grade four, her favorite subject in school is English. She hopes to be a nurse when she is older.

Please click here if you would like to sponsor Catherine or make a donation to The Rescue Ministries!

Hope

Hope is what is on my mind today, the words of a song came to mind....

Hold Fast
To everyone who's hurting
To those who've had enough
To all the undeserving
That should cover all of us
Please do not let go
I promise there is hope

Hold fast
Help is on the way
Hold fast
He's come to save the day
What I've learned in my life
One thing greater than my strife
Is His grasp
So hold fast


Psalm 33:20-21
We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.

When we have nothing left, we still have hope in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Saviour.

Thankful, Sheryl

John Loyd

Name: John Loyd

Birthday: January 21, 2003

John Loyd and his family were referred to Wesley Home for Youth by Pastor Cuizon of a nearby Christian church because his family could not afford his education.

John Loyd is the 7th of 8 children in his family. He is talkative and responds easily to people. He relates very well with his house-siblings and does well following rules, doing chores and respects the older house-siblings. If he is naughty, as long as his attention is called he follows.

Before coming to WHY, John Loyd and his brother were often chained into their home to keep them from going into the streets and being harmed.

John Loyd's mother is hopeful that at WHY he will have the opportunity to complete his education and have a bright future someday.  John Loyd likes reading and writing and loves to play basketball. He dreams of one day becoming a policeman.

Please click here if you would like to sponsor John Loyd or donate to The Rescue Ministries!