Team from GA - January 2008
“Precision at work” seemed to be the motto of the team from First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, GA that visited Emmanuel this January. The 25 team members proofed accuracy examining more than 150 children in our clinic, helping with office work, and pouring concrete on our current... [Read More] |  |
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From the Directors' Corner - Jan 2008
At this time of reflection and looking back at all the Lord has brought us through, we like Samuel, can place the stone and say; indeed the Lord has helped us! It has taken 18 years raising up Emmanuel to what it is today, we have thought of Emmanuel as raising a young child to adolescence and... [Read More] |  |
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First step towards independence
All parents know that the day will come when their child takes the first steps into independence – and all parents dread the day! Every year we have some children taking that step and 2008 is no exception. Several of our older children left in 2007 for studies, work opportunities and family... [Read More] |  |
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New Children’s dorm in the making
February Team will be finishing the newest building at Emmanuel – a dormitory... [Read More] |  |
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Christmas 2007 - what a party!
Christmas exceeded all our expectations. The children were excited for weeks as they peaked in through the church windows, soaking in the sight of literally thousands of beautifully wrapped boxes and bags. What a blessing it was to spend Christmas at Emmanuel - for young and old - bathed in love... [Read More] |  |
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The Farm
Continues to be an outlet where the boys of Emmanuel learn to work and develop the necessary skills to be good citizens for their God and country. We continue to provide meat in the form of pork for the kitchens, eggs as well, and plants to help keep Emmanuel beautiful. Our boys learn skills and... [Read More] | |
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The school
Continues to grow. A lot of maintenance has improved the looks of it and classroom and materials are being prepared for the beginning of anther year in February. More teachers and volunteers are joining the work and with Veronica back sewing classes for older girls will also restart this year. |  |
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Boys and Girls
For regular visitors, it is no surprise that changes happen at Emmanuel. Recently boys and girls interchanged living quarters and although hard to believe the actual change was done in 1 day! The children and staff have adjusted well and changes have proved good for all here.
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Volunteering - January 2008
Currently we have 12 volunteers from The States and Europe. They are a blessing to us and work in areas as farm, toddlers, crafts, sibling activities, internet, school and others. We are expecting more arriving in the next months and we are grateful for their extra hands. |  |
