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October iCare Focus
October 5th, 2009 by 
Erik Rogers
…is our ongoing campaign to reach out to others simply because we care…about changed lives, impacting others, spreading the gospel and helping the helpless. Because we care, we give. Through iCare we are able to be Christ to individuals and communities, both locally and abroad.
This month, we are focusing our iCare giving on two projects:
- First, we continue our partnership with missionaries Mike and Deborah Turner and LifeLink International, in their vision of bringing hope and opportunity – the gift of a lifetime – to the children of Nicaragua, the second poorest nation in the western hemisphere.
With the Nicaraguan government mandating, but not enforcing, that children attend school only through 6th grade, the majority of children cannot even afford to complete those six levels. The LifeLink International team is working hard to bring the gift of a quality, first-class Christian education.
We are excited to take part in this vision by providing for the construction of a preschool for 75 students just waiting for the opportunity to learn English as a second language, art, music and drama, and computer technology with the latest in educational resources, all in a Christian environment.
This is the first of five phases of an education facility on the LifeLink International Ministry Base, which will help to instill not only a hope of life in Jesus Christ, but also the hope and opportunity of living beyond poverty with a bright future destined for greatness in God’s Kingdom.
Eventually, the educational facility will include elementary and middle school grades and a vocational training center. Already completed is a kitchen where each child will receive a healthy hot meal each day.
- Also this month, we are helping to repair a number of homes in our community which were damaged in the recent floods, demonstrating the love of Christ in a very practical way to some of those who need it most.
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Victory, your generosity in giving to iCare is making a tremendous difference in this world, touching the lives of thousands with the Gospel.
Thank you!
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October 21st, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Don’t know if Mike & Deborah know Ambassadors to the Nations. I’ve been sponsoring a little girl for a few years thru them in Nicaragua. They have Christian schools, feeding programs, etc. in several cities in the country for many years now. It’s a blessing that VWC is partnering in Nicaragua as well.