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The Gathering Place Ep 3: Rick Bowes at Las Palmas

In Episode 03 of The Gathering Place, Rick Bowes talks with Doug Congleton about his visit to the Las Palmas Children’s Village in the Dominican Republic. Support the children of ICC! Click here: Find out more about Las Palmas, the Children’s Village featured in this episode of The Gathering Place: In 1982, ICC established Hogar Campestre Adventista Las Palmas. ICC founders, Kenneth and Alcyon Fleck, continued to hear of the needs of at-risk children in Read more…

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D.R. Congo: Fast Facts to Know and Share

Click the button to download a two-page flyer with Fast Facts about the D.R. Congo. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children! Officially known as The Democratic Republic of the Congo. Over 20 African ethnic groups live here. The DRC encompasses 905,354 square miles. It is the third-largest country in Africa, yet has a coastline only 25 miles long. People of D.R. Congo The Bantu peoples constitute a large majority of Read more…

By International Children's Care, ago

Your Gift of Hope: Christmas Hope Matching Challenge

From now until December 31, your “extra gift” can provide a double blessing for children, thanks to the Christmas Hope Matching Challenge. What a year this has been! COVID-19, firestorms, hurricanes, civil and political agitation, and ongoing uncertainty about what the future holds. What the world needs now during this Christmas season is Hope. And where can hope be found? Rick Fleck, ICC president, recently shared that “In the chaos, the suffering, the ‘new normal’ Read more…

By International Children's Care, ago

Her Greatest Hope Realized: Mother Reunites with Children

Recently, a mother’s greatest hope came true when she reunited with her children at the Las Palmas Children’s Village. It all started four years ago. A young, single mother brought her four children to the Las Palmas Children’s Village. She was desperate! Her children were very small – the youngest about one-year old. The story tumbled out. A Matter of Survival The father of the children had abandoned them. He did not believe they were Read more…

By International Children's Care, ago

Lewis County Adventist School Embarks on a Virtual Mission Trip

Lewis County Adventist School is planning a 2020-2021 school-wide virtual “mission trip” to Central America after being inspired by ICC’s Week of Prayer.  From 1st grade to 10th grade–plus staff–ALL are going!   A Spirit of Service Coronavirus cannot stop this school’s spirit of service. During the Week of Prayer on November 2-6, students collected over 15 backpacks and supplies to donate to ICC’s children in need. Students also listened to character transforming stories from William Hurtado, Read more…

By International Children's Care, ago

Get Involved with World Orphan Day

November is ICC’s World Orphan Month. We invite you to give special honor to children in need around the world. Here’s how you can get involved. World Orphan Day Resources for Your Church: Downloadable Posters: “Good Samaritan” Sermon “Least of These” Sermon & Slides Answering God’s Call for Orphans (Short Reading) 6 Ways to Get Involved with World Orphan Day: ANNOUNCE in your bulletin. Use this announcement and make changes as needed: “Did you know Read more…

By International Children's Care, ago

Matching Grant to Provide a Gift of Hope

You Can Provide a Gift of Hope. I know that people always talk about Thanksgiving as a time to reflect on the blessings that you have received. I know that it is also a time to be just that, “thankful.” Well, this month we have a tremendous “gift of hope” to be thankful for. We have had 4-5 different ICC family members step up with a challenge to our full donor family here at the Read more…

By International Children's Care, ago

A Reason to be Thankful

A Reason to be Thankful: A Special Message from ICC President, Rick Fleck There is something special about the season of Thanksgiving. As the air changes from cool to cold, and plans are made to feast with family and friends, I can’t help but feel excited. The season reminds me to take time to recognize that I have a reason to be thankful. Of course, this year’s Thanksgiving will surely be different than any other. Read more…

By International Children's Care, ago

Lucas Legos for Kids at Finish Line

ICC’s outreach project, Lucas Legos for Kids, has been a blessing to many children around the world!  Lucas, a 13 years old boy who was diagnosed with cancer, turned his painful story into a blessing for others. He inspired this Lego-collecting outreach, and now many children who previously never had Legos are being blessed with them. Lucas is now an advocate for helping others overcome cancer.  Check out this recent article, entitled “14-year-old uses wish Read more…

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