HeartSpeaks

Appeal for funds $160, 000 SGD to give kids a home

Dear friends,
after much deliberation over the past couple of years, acts29 has decided to take our mission one step further. This year we took in another 4 children/teens into our formation house. There are 5 now. And we have another 5 on our waiting list. The kids we are taking in are orphans, abandoned or from struggling single-parent homes. Interestingly, we did not seek these kids out. They are coming to us and asking for a home. And those we have asked are in dire need of help. As more kids are coming forward, we need more help to keep our mission going!

To effectively serve the needs of the poor, we have decided to register as an NGO (Foundation) in the Philippines. We need 1 million pesos (about $30, 000 SGD) in an approved bank to be an NGO. This will take place in the first quarter of 2012.

To rehabiltate the kids effectively, we are looking to buy a hectare plot of land which will comprise little satellite homes, a main building (activity centre/dining/kitchen and chapel) and a vegetable farm. The land and construction will cost $130,000 SGD.

Of the 5 with us, 4 are in formal school and at the top of their levels. The 5th kid will take an entrance exam to enter high school in February

The purpose of our formation house: to form the children and teens to Know God, Love God and Serve God.

At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done.

We will be judged by "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in."

Hungry not only for bread - but hungry for love. Naked not only for clothing - but naked of human dignity and respect. Homeless not only for want of a home of bricks - but homeless because of rejection.
- Mother Teresa

Help us to provide a home for these kids. To make a donation for this cause, kindly email sherlyn@acts29mission.org

6 months missioner as house parent

acts29 is opening its 2nd formation house for 5 children this January.
We are looking for a Catholic single/couple to take on the role as houseparent/s for 6 months

Age: 25 years and above
Strong Catholic faith
Able to cook and manage the household
Oversee to the daily menu and nourishment/health of the residents
Able to share the faith and God's love
Able to work together with acts29 team in the Philippines.
Willing to learn to speak Filipino during the 6 months

Provided: Lodging and meals

Please email sherlyn@acts29mission.org