The Gathering Place Ep 07: Answers About Sponsorships

The Gathering Place Ep 7: In this episode of The Gathering Place, Doug Congleton talks about what sponsorships mean for the children and for you. Doug also answers oft-asked questions about sponsoring a child through ICC. Change a Life, Sponsor a Child Today: Why Sponsor a Child Today? By becoming a sponsor, you give your love and support so that orphaned and abandoned children aren’t forced to try and make it on their own in Read more…

TV Interviews with ICC

3ABN Today — May 2023 Caring For The Least of These Rick Fleck and Brian Manley of ICC were interviewed on 3ABN as part of the 3ABN Today program. In this interview, Rick and Brian discuss ICC’s orphan ministry. This program was first broadcast in May of 2023. Milton and Gricelda Casasola are also featured as part of the presentation. This video shows the full 55-minute interview with Idalia and John Dinzey, hosts of 3ABN Read more…

Congo Girl

You Can Provide a “Summer of Hope”

You Can Provide a “Summer of Hope” Will you help to provide a “summer of hope” for orphans? For many people, summer is one of the most memorable times of the year. School is just letting out, family vacations are around the corner, and long days of sunshine provide more time for outdoor activities. Yet, summer is not always a carefree time for all. In fact, the summer is the most difficult financial time of Read more…

Mothers and Fathers

Honoring Mothers and Fathers: An Interview with House Parents

Honoring Mothers and Fathers YOUR support makes a transforming difference in the lives of ICC children. Yes, you help provide nutritious meals, warm beds, clean clothes, quality education, and medical attention. Yet, as critical as these things are, there is no more important thing you help to provide than mothers and fathers who give the nurturing care that is essential for the children to thrive.  Dedicated and effective Mothers and Fathers are an extension of Read more…

Seeds of Growth in Mexico

Farm Dedication at El Oasis One bright and early Spring morning, El Oasis children followed their house parents to a big and empty field. Farm workers and friends also met there. That would not be an ordinary morning. It was the prayer and dedication ceremony for a new season of growth at the El Oasis Farm. The sleepy children must have felt excited to be part of such a momentous event!  As the sun peeked Read more…

Baptisms in Congo

Baptisms at Patmos Children’s Village

Thank you for making it possible for children to learn about Jesus. What a thrill it is when they decide to be baptized! Several baptisms took place recently. In addition, we received a testimony from one of the young men from the Patmos Children’s Village in the DR Congo. He shared what led to his decision for baptism. Here is an edited excerpt: Baptisms in Congo: One Child’s Testimony When my parents died, I became Read more…

New Girls before going to ICC

Rays of Sunshine in India

Rays of Sunshine in India Read these stories of new and of graduating children at DEWS Sweet Home in India, to find out how the children are bringing rays of sunshine to the Children’s Village. Shanta and Priya Like most sisters, Shanta and Priya* have enjoyed each other’s companionship and have experienced much of life together. Sadly, they have also experienced the pains of death together as well. Several years ago, their mother died due Read more…

Fleck and Bowes in DR Church

Is Your Church an ICC Partner for Kids?

A little boy in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed around the offering plates. When they came near his pew, the boy said loudly, “Don’t pay for me, Daddy, I’m under five.” It’s a good thing churches don’t charge children an admission fee! Instead, churches in-tune with God’s heart set children free. It is beautiful to think that you, as a member of God’s body, are investing in children and setting Read more…

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