New Beginnings And A New Life

Thanks to YOU! The new year dawns once again within the ICC family of children! And thanks to the support of caring ICC family members like you, the new year dawns with new hope, new dreams, and new frontiers to explore. This is especially true for the “new kids” who have recently become a part of our family.  While their old life may have been filled with suffering, pain, and neglect, they are experiencing a Read more…

Please Join Us in Welcoming the Manleys

We are pleased to introduce Brian and Lori Manley to our ICC family. While Lori has served the children of ICC for 16 years, most of her time has been spent working remotely in the country of Lebanon where her husband, Brian, served the Adventist Church in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Union.  In October, Brain and Lori transitioned to our ICC headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, where they have joined their energies, creativity, Read more…

Disaster In The Desert

By Rick Bowes The other day someone mentioned how grateful they were that our donors were “constants” in the lives of our ICC kids. That short comment about “constants” brought to mind memories of a day that I will never forget. I was 17 years old and feeling quite pleased with all that was happening in my life. I had graduated from high school, had a girlfriend and a summer job, and now I was Read more…

The Joy of Two Lives Joined Together

Thank you for making joyful celebrations like this possible! The support YOU provide for the children is transformational. Yes, the transformation may take months and even years. The growth and development of a child do take time. But consistent, nurturing care, fueled by the support you provide through your gifts, has a positive and telling impact over time. Moses, one of the older boys in India is yet another example of this. Several years ago, Read more…

Thankful for You! Now, More Than Ever

A message from Rick Fleck, ICC President Thanksgiving is an appropriate time each year to do just what the great Christian hymn tells us to do – “Count Your Blessings!” And as I consider the bountiful blessings that God has provided to this ministry, my thoughts turn to YOU and the many ways YOU have blessed the children this year! As I count blessings, I’m grateful for…  Your Prayers. You have lifted up this ministry Read more…

ICC Represented At ASI 2022

ICC’s booth was a unique place to visit Your ICC family was recently represented at a display at the Adventist-Layman’s Services and Industries (ASI) national convention. This gathering of Adventist business owners and supporting ministries was held from August 3-5 in Orlando, Florida. ASI conventions are well known for strong spiritual programming as well as an exhibit hall where hundreds of ministries display materials and tell their stories. In recent years, attention was drawn to Read more…

The Impact Your Support — Part 2

Q & A with Patmos Director, Désiré Murhima Editor’s Note: The September 6, 2022 blog post featured ICC president, Rick Fleck, asking some questions of Patmos director, Désiré Murhima, regarding the imapct of ICC’s ministry for children there. Following is part two of an edited excerpt of what Désiré shared. Q: How important is education in the lives of the children? A: First and foremost, education brings self-discipline, a sense of responsibility, and teamwork among Read more…

Learning By Teaching

Read one teacher’s experience teaching His Kids Your support helps to provide children at the Las Palmas Children’s Village with a quality education. This includes teaching them the vital skill of learning to read. When the children arrive at Las Palmas, they have many learning challenges. The teachers work diligently with the children using various motivational activities. One goal for the first-grade class is for them to be able to celebrate their graduation. This celebration Read more…

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