A Tribute to Mothers: Honoring a House Mother’s Retirement

In a 20-year time span… And yet, in contrast to all of the loving care she provides, how many times has she heard a heartfelt “thank you” in return? During this month of celebrating mothers, we want to recognize one of ICC’s mothers, Mama Tebeya. She stands as an example of all the house mothers as well as the thousands of women who support them so they can serve orphan and vulnerable children. Recently, at Read more…

No Need to Worry!

By Lorinda Manley I want to share with you an inside peek into the complexity of ICC’s work for vulnerable children in developing nations. As a Bible believing organization, our worldview is shaped by our understanding of events through a scriptural lens. The following shows why ICC’s mission is imperative at this time in our world’s history. When I last visited Guatemala, I noticed a colorfully clad, small doll showing up in numerous markets and Read more…

Remembering My Mom

By Rick Bowes One day when I was about ten years old my mom, leaving me alone at home for the first time, went to our local market for a few minutes.  And just before leaving she said to me, “Whatever you do Ricky, stay away from the flares.” Though I heard her words clearly and had every intention of obeying them, I just couldn’t stop focusing on the two roadside flares that my dad Read more…

Serving Faithfully through the Pandemic

For nearly a decade, we have presented in the pages of the Que Pasa the story and testimonies of Silvia and Ana Herrera. We are pleased to yet again share another update, this time from Silvia, where she testifies how God worked through her and protected her as a front-line worker in the battle against COVID. She is paying forward the support that ICC donors like you provided to her when she was a child. Read more…

The Blessing of the Harvest

God is good – ALWAYS A perfect example of this is being able to write and tell you of the latest blessings of the harvest on the El Oasis farm this past year. We have tallied up all of the numbers of poundage from our harvests throughout 2022 and the numbers are truly amazing blessings from God! Last year, we made the decision to “rest” about 35 acres of our farmland and to lease some Read more…

Old Wooden Chair

Memories of our childhood are often related to one of our five senses. An odor, a texture, a certain color, taste or sound can bring back a memory long forgotten. Most researchers agree that emotion can have a powerful effect on how humans create memories. Do you have an object that reminds you of your childhood? Children on the campus of the Hogar Los Pinos in Guatemala have such an item. Come with me as Read more…

Helping to Provide “Water for Life”

The first portion of this story was published in the April 2023 Que Pasa. This post shares the full story. When Gary and Angie Bartholomew adopted their daughter through ICC, little did they realize that God would use their connection with ICC years later to be the catalyst for starting their own ministry in Guatemala. Here is the story. Seeking a Home for “Hard to Adopt Children” Many years ago, ICC operated an international adoption Read more…

Mexico: 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! Population: 124,574,795 Official Language: Spanish Capital City: Mexíco City Mexico City is the largest city in both Mexico and the world. The population is more than 20 million. People The great majority of Mexicans are mestizos (people of mixed white and Indian ancestry). Their white ancestry derives mostly from Read more…

India: 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! Population: 1,281,935,911 Official Language: Hindi Capital City: New Delhi India is the second most populous country in the world, second only to its neighbor to the north, China. India’s culture dates back to 4000 B.C. People India, (officially known as Bharat) has a population belonging to many different ethnic Read more…

Guatemala: Fast Facts to Know and Share

Click the button to download a two-page flyer with Fast Facts about Guatemala. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children! Population: 15,460,732 Official Language: Spanish Capital City: Guatemala City Guatemala City is the political, cultural, and commercial center of Guatemala. The city houses the country’s major banks, newspapers and government agencies. Guatemala is the most heavily populated country in Central America. People Originally settled by the Mayans, Guatemala’s current population is Read more…

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