HELGA MOSEY CHILDREN’S HOME

It is hard to believe another year has gone by. We thanked the Lord for the things He has done in the Children’s Home. We are very pleased and it is so exciting to see the “new look” of the Home and very thankful to the Lord because He’s been our PROVIDER. So many times the Lord has helped us through, has answered our prayers and gave us strength anew. When down and tired, we strengthen ourselves and regain our joy by putting all our faith in Jesus alone. We retreat into His heart-that safe place under his wings. We have been encouraged by all the people who have prayed and extended their continues support in the Home all through these years. We continue to be deeply moved and grateful for their generosity and for the interest so many have shown in becoming involved with us. We are truly blessed!

We presently have 18 children in the Home, 8 boys and 10 girls. A full house and what a lively bunch they are! Full of potentials and mischieves. We appreciate very much all the 7 aunties who have given themselves sacrificially in order to see the children grow and develop. They continue to love all the children despite their backgrounds, behaviors and capabilities.

At this time, our children have not been so well. They are suffering from pneumonia, asthma, cough, colds and high fever. They have been to the hospital and under medications now. Please pray for them.

We are so happy that Ryan Corpuz, one of our children who had been adopted through international adoption, is really doing well. He is settled and seems very happy with his new family. He is now trying to communicate with his parents in Italian.

We have our devotions every Thursday with all the aunties. Ma’am Mary, our Executive Director in the Home, leads the group. This is the time when we pray for each other, with the children and for any prayer requests. It is hard sometimes to concentrate and focus in prayer because of the children around but this is not a hindrance or excuse not to meet together in prayer, to study God’s word and be encouraged with each other. We studied and finished the Old Testament and now we are studying a book called “I’M NOT GOOD ENOUGH…..and other lies women tell themselves” by Sharon Jones. These are some of the topics :

1. I am not good enough
2. I am a failure
3. I am worthless
4. I can’t forgive myself
5. God is punishing me.

I’M NOT GOOD ENOUGH is one of the biggest lies the devil gets us to believe about ourselves. Remember, we can do anything through Christ who gives us strength! Jesus is concerned with every part of our life and He wants to destroy the lies and replace it with truth. We do not have to worry about not being good enough – we just have to be obedient (Eph 2:10).

The children and staff had a lovely Christmas party. All the children received beautiful presents. We were so blessed that Ptr. Mark has a gift for shopping(if money is available, no problem)!!!! He was able to get all the presents for our children. Thank you Ptr. Mark and a big thank you to all the people who remembered us and have sent their greetings and gifts especially to the Strachan family.

Please pray for all our children for God’s protection.

Please pray for a solution to our children. Some of them have been hard to place out and be returned to their respective families.

Pray also that God will continue to provide our daily needs. It has been very tough last year but we have seen God’s faithfulness and He has been our true EBENEZER – our help in the challenges of life!

Please pray also for all the staff for their good health, patience and strength everyday. Pray for our influence into the lives of all the children in our care.

We put our trust in the Lord this 2010. We are so excited for this new year. There are many blessings and challenges ahead.

Many of the things we need can wait but the children cannot. Now is the time their bones are being formed, their blood is being made and their senses are being developed. To Him, we cannot answer “tomorrow”; their name is “today”..


Posted by: Marilyn E. Estabillo, RSW
Senior Social Worker