Month: January 2022

The Ministry Team was overwhelmed by the support of friends from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ministry partners, relatives, church members and friends. Because of the generosity of donors during the fundraising concert, the Faith Family Foundation was able to host another Christmas party on December 20, 2021 for the children of Pulong Saging Silang, Cavite. In partnership with Faith Family Church’s Kids Ministry, around 120 children attended the mobile Christmas Party where many of them heard about the gospel for the first time. 

Much like the Christmas party held last December 17, this Christmas party had games, prizes, and (the kids’ favorite) Jollibee. The Message of Salvation was shared through the use of a candy cane which upside down shows the letter J, representing Jesus who is the reason why we celebrate Christmas. It was not only simple enough for the children to understand but it also allowed the Foundation to reach out to the parents and guardians, who were more attentive during the sharing. With all the games, prizes and gift-giving, the place was filled with screams of joy, laughter, singing and dancing–one can really say that these kids had the best Christmas party ever after those 2 years of lockdown.

For 6 consecutive years, these children have been enjoying a Jollibee meal sponsored by our ministry partners Ms. Gibb Alfafara and Lalaine Perez-Ortega. We were amazed by their positive responses when we requested for 300 meals! And surely just as the Lord promised for provision, we were able to feed all including the parents, guardians and the toddlers they brought with them. It was as if the “feeding of the 5,000” unfolded right before our very eyes!

The event was a blessing to the children, no doubt. But the event, brought tears to the eyes of the workers, seeing their previous students from Sunday School participating now as fellow workers in the vineyard and as they witness God’s faithfulness to the ministry. The greatest joy belongs to the giver! And we want to express our sincerest gratitude to all who have participated in bring joy and hope to these children. Indeed you are blessed to become a blessing!

“Sana po palaging pasko! (I wish it was always Christmas!)” said a 7-year old boy from the Manalo community during Faith Family Foundation’s annual Christmas party/gift-giving for the children of Sampaloc 3, Dasmariñas, Cavite. Held on 17 December 2021, the Faith Family Foundation, in partnership with the Kids Ministry of Faith Family Church, hosted a Christmas party with 270 attendees, reinforcing health protocols throughout the 2-hour program.  

During the party, the children were taught about the real meaning of Christmas with the hosts placing an emphasis on the reason for the season—Jesus. The theme of this year’s Christmas party was Celebrate Jesus, which was also the name of the Kids Ministry’s online fundraising concert. The children were excited as their performances during the concert were broadcast during the Christmas party. The halls of Faith Family Church were filled with the chorus of children’s voices singing along to Christmas carols.

Before the actual event, children were also encouraged by the Faith Family Church to create hand-crafted Christmas cards which friends from the Department of Foreign Affairs, UP, ADMU, PUP and Nordlich Pharmaceutical readily purchased. Proceeds from the sale of the cards became the seed money to buy the children gifts of toys, school supplies, and health-related items, such as masks and alcohol.

2021 marks the 6th year of the Foundation’s partnership with donors Ms. Lalaine Perez-Ortega and Ms. Gibb Alfafara. God’s favor and love for the children is especially emphasized by this partnership as the children continue to be cared for through Jollibee food packs. Every year, it is always a treat to hear the children’s ecstatic screams when they learn about their Jollibee lunches.

This Christmas party marks the community’s slow return to “normal” life. Last year’s Christmas celebration was a distribution of gifts and food packs to the different communities. The children were noticeably brighter and happier this year as they were able to see other children and play games together for the first time in a long while. What may seem like a simple party to other people is an unforgettable moment in these children’s lives—one that we are so blessed to help come true.