Miracle still happens….

She was just released from the hospital a few days ago because of Pneumonia. She’s petite but she looked even more skinny and fragile the moment I saw her. Other than Pneumonia, she has been suffering from a benign lymphoma for 28 years now. She has a big tumor hanging on her neck (as big as a medium size grapefruit). She seldom comes to the Center to join the Mom’s Club because going up and down the stairs leaves her out of breath. But that Friday night she wanted to come and personally thank Sonshine Center for the small amount of money we extended her during her hospitalization, despite of her feeling so tired and sick.

The message that night was about the power of Jesus name, that there is healing if we call on the name of Jesus. “Ask and you shall receive…” (Luke 11:9) was what she had in mind when the Pastor asked if someone needs prayer for healing. She stood up from her seat and went up front to be prayed for. She didn’t feel someone touching her but she knew she was being prayed for, when she felt a sudden rush of electricity flowing from her head down to her feet. Instantly she felt strong in her legs, the pain and feeling of fatigue left her and she felt so alive in her spirit. She knew that God really touched and healed her that moment. She gave her testimony before the Friday Night church dismissed because she wanted to give glory to God.

She believed that the miracle she has experienced during the church night is just the beginning of God’s healing in her life. She believes that the tumor on her neck will be completely gone.  And we say Amen to that because there is nothing that our mighty God can’t do.

This is the story of Jesusa (she is named after Jesus), born on December 25, 1955.

A few days after receiving her miracle, Jesusa came by the Center with a big smile on her face. The flight of stairs didn't seem to bother her anymore.

School is Cool

You can hear the children laughing in the hallway, the smell of yummy food is in the air, and Moms are sitting by the playground chatting while waiting for their kids to finish in class. These are signs that summer vacation is over, school has began. Sonshine Learning Center has opened its doors to 9 new scholars this school year. Most of these scholars have only one parent working, either as a manual laborer or driving a trisikad (bicycle with side car transporting people).

 

One mom in particular is a single parent with 2 young children. She doesn’t have a job and depends on her family for support. And this is not an isolated case. A lot of single parent here in the Philippines are dependent on their parents for food and shelter.

The scholarship program of the Center is a great blessing to these new scholars. Most parents said that the acceptance of their children to the program is a great benefit to them.  Aside from their minimal financial counterpart, the scholars also get free school supplies, uniforms and school shoes.

Some of these moms of the new scholars have been attending our Friday night church even before their children got accepted into the scholarship program. One mom testified that since she has been attending the church night, she felt that her burdens have been lifted, she felt lighter in her spirit and she experienced physical healing as well.

These parents have dreams for their children to finish college and become successful in their chosen field, the very thing that most of them weren’t able to do. Now, these dreams are possible with your partnership and your prayer.

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Sowing Seeds of Hope

I had the opportunity to meet “Inday” and “Chona” when we held camp in San Isidro, an outreach site of Camp Sonshine. They really caught my attention because aside from their shabby clothes, they were not wearing any footwear. They looked so shy and timid as they watch the other kids joining the camp fro m the sideline. I found out that they belong to one of the poorest family in the community. Their mom left them to their dad, together with their 7 other siblings (yes there’s 9 of them children). Their dad is not earning enough to support them that sometimes; they are not able to eat 3 meals a day.

My spirit was crushed after hearing their story. So I was excited when they were able to join camp. I saw how their spirits were lifted up as they sing songs, enjoy the games and watched the skits. My heart was touched when Chona and Inday responded to the call for salvation. With tears streaming down my eyes, I hugged them to let them know that they did the right thing of accepting Jesus in their hearts. I realized how important is our obedience in doing God’s will, and see Him touched the lives of these children. I do believe that the opportunity for us to plant eternal seeds, will give them a hope and a future in Christ.

By: Valerie Adorada

 

Nomil and Valerie Adorada together with their daughter Nianne are part of our Go to Nations missionaries. They are back to work here at Camp Sonshine as ministers to the children and youth after spending a year at CFNI.