Inspirational tales of giving and love
El Oasis Children Learn Fun and Important Lessons at VBS Editor’s Note: As schools resume after the summer break, take a look back with us to observe what the El Oasis children in Mexico learned through the Vacation Bible School program organized by the staff there. The following is an Read more…
By Jean Parchment, ICC Ambassador and Creator of “Reborn Dolls” My daily walk started as any other morning. I walk around the lake and enjoy greeting other walkers. This particular morning, I noticed a woman who was outstanding. She was petite, impeccably groomed, and walked at my pace. We smiled Read more…
Aren’t you glad to be part of the ICC family? Recently we have been capturing video of ICC staff, children and supporters saying enthusiastically, “I am part of the ICC family!” The ICC family is a wonderful, growing body of people from all over the world. Recently, I was part Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Written by Rick Bowes Please take a few moments to look at these two heartwarming photos of an ICC teacher greeting her student at the beginning of the school day. At first glance one might be tempted to just say, “That’s nice”. And of course, it is nice, but in Read more…
Written by Brian Manley, Executive Vice President What does it mean for a child to thrive when they have only been able to barely survive? It’s more than providing basic food and safe shelter. Within the ICC family, we believe for a child to thrive they need to live in Read more…
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 Read more…
