Angela has done such a wonderful job in Los Cedros at the feeding program over this past year, 2013, and she finished strong with a big Christmas Fiesta complete with God's Word, prayers, Praise, pinata and presents for all.
I have not been able to go every week since my car accident on December 27th so she has been moving forward without my help. This was one of my goals to eventually phase myself out of the program since it was her vision, as opposed to mine. Never intended it to be like this though, due to lack of transportation!
My heart was to come alongside her and help and encourage her to reach out to her own community. Her vision was to feed 25 children every Saturday, then teach 3 other people how to run a similar program. It has been a lot for her to handle alone, yet she has done a great job and never complains. No-one seems to want to help without getting paid!
A few weeks ago, her local church told her they would like to run a similar program on Sundays after their service and have asked her to train them. Hallelujah, part of her vision coming to fruition.
Things have changed a little since we started the program:
* she is now feeding about 50 children each Saturday (double)
* she is getting donations of rice and dried potato from a local ministry here
So I have asked her to come up with a new plan, taking into consideration the changes above, and the fact that we have been running in deficit the past few months.
Will keep you updated. I try to post photos regularly on Facebook to keep you guys n gals in the picture! pun intended!!
Once again, many thanks to you all, on her behalf and on behalf of the children, for your participation in this program.
I will try to get an interview with Angela soon and post it for you!
Love you!
blessed to be a blessing,
in His hands,
andrea
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