Tennessee Girl Leads Sabbath School Project for Congo Family
by Wendy Clark
At International Children’s Care (ICC), we often say this is God’s ministry—and time and again, He proves it through the creativity and generosity of donors around the world, people who hear His call and respond in unique ways to care for orphans.
One recent example comes from 16-year-old Edith Dietrich and her family from the Brayton SDA Church in Graysville, Tennessee. After meeting an ICC representative at the Michigan Camp Meeting and signing up for this monthly newsletter, they began learning more about ICC’s mission and children’s villages.
The Dietrich family attends a children/youth Sabbath School class at their small church, which regularly participates in mission projects. When it came time to choose a new cause, Edith’s mom suggested helping ICC. After a phone call with ICC staff to discuss current needs, the class decided to support a house family at Patmos Children’s Village in the Congo.
Edith took the lead and created a colorful mission board for the project. She listed essential needs like housing, clothing, school supplies, and bedding. On one side of the board, she posted slips marked with $10 donation amounts—small, achievable goals that added up.
Each week, the class of 5-10 people brought in gifts. Over time, their donations grew to several hundred dollars—enough to make a real difference for a house family in Congo.
Some may feel that their contributions are too small to matter. But like the young boy’s lunch of loaves and fishes, God blesses and grows every gift given in faith. Thank you to all who answer His call to support orphans through ICC!
