We write today to thank you for your strong support of the Haiti Relief effort through Children of Promise. We are pleased to share with you that over $60,000 has been given since January 12 by you and a host of others who care deeply for the children and their families in Haiti. We are humbled by this outpouring of concern and love for the children – but not surprised. Children of Promise has wonderful, committed sponsors and friends who generously give whenever there is a need. We are so grateful for you and the host who join you in making sure that children receive the care they need. It is a privilege to partner with you on behalf of the children in Haiti, and indeed, in 23 countries around the world.
(Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:30:00 GMT)
We are pleased to report that the three children of Francky and Tania Desir (directors of House of Blessing orphanage in Haiti) were released late last evening by U. S. Immigration authorities into the custody of Lonnie Murphy. The children are fine. Please join us in thanking God for their release, and for sustaining them, their parents, and the Murphy’s through this difficult and exhausting time.
(Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:52:00 GMT)
Phil Murphy, co-founder of House of Blessings and the COP Sponsorship Program in Callebasse, Haiti, reports on his recent visit to the community and with our children:
“On January 16, a team of four headed to Haiti to assess the needs and determine the approach to be taken over the next few weeks and months. A portion of that assessment was to locate and visit with Isaac Adrien who is the coordinator for the Children of Promise program in Haiti..."
(Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:35:00 GMT)
Preliminary reports from Phil Murphy, who visited the House of Blessings and the COP Sponsorship Program in Callebasse, Haiti, this past week, indicate that about 50% of our sponsored children’s homes were completely destroyed in the earthquake on January 12. They lost everything – household goods, clothes, beds, etc.
The other 10 children’s homes are in varying stages of disrepair. Children of Promise sponsors 20 children in Callebasse and six at House of Blessings.
(Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:07:00 GMT)
We received word this morning from Phil and Lonnie Murphy (founders of House of Blessings and the COP ministry in Haiti) that as Phil was returning to the U. S. from Haiti, the three Haitian children accompanying him were taken by the immigration authorities to a holding center in Miami. These are the children of the directors of House of Blessings, Tania and Francky Desir. (Children of Promise sponsors six children at House of Blessings.)
(Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:01:00 GMT)
Executive Director Dr. Paul Maxfield was able to speak with Isaac Adrien, director of the sponsorship program in Callebasse this morning. All 26 sponsored children in Haiti are alive and safe!
(Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:03:00 GMT)
Phil Murphy (co-founder of House of Blessings and COP in Haiti), and Richard Fields (Helping Hands in Motion) have arrived safely in Haiti today. They will begin assessing the needs of the COP ministry and report back to us as soon as possible.
(Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:11:00 GMT)
Haiti Update - January 15, 2010
Our hearts continue to ache for the people of Haiti, especially the children. In an effort to keep our sponsors and friends informed of Children of Promise’s involvement in assisting those in Haiti, we share the following latest news.
*Francky, the husband of Tanya, director of House of Blessing, has been found and is safe. According to news from Lonnie Murphy, Francky was in town for his Biblical studies class and the vehicle he was driving had some problems, so he did not go to class. He was at the garage when the earthquake hit. The school building collapsed and the pastor friends he took to class have perished. He said 40 plus are dead from his class.
(Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT)
Initial Information on the Situation in Haiti 1-13-10.
As many of you are aware, an earthquake of more than 7.0 magnitude hit Haiti on Tuesday, January 12. Damage and death are widespread. Estimates range from 100,000 to 500,000 deaths. These numbers have not yet been confirmed.
I’m sure you are concerned for our friend, Isaac Adrien, director of COP in Haiti, and for the children and their families in Callabasse and at the House of Blessing. I have attempted to phone Isaac several times today, but have not been able to get through. I have also emailed him, but have not received a response. Phone and email communication pathways are blocked due to damage and destruction.
I’ve spoken today with Phil Murphy, who has been in contact with people at the House of Blessing in Haiti ...
(Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT)
Philippines Relief Effort Giving Reaches $54,131.59. Children of Promise visited the relief effort onsite in The Philippines. Read the associate director's observations on the distribution of assistance to the sponsored children and their families.
(Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:37:00 GMT)
Dr. Paul Maxfield talks with Dr. Ofelia Viray, director of Grace Family Helper Project, about the relief process.
(Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:30:00 GMT)
“Give thanks to the Lord. Call on His name, make known among the nations what He has done.” - Psalm 105:1
“We are so excited to report that $32,539 through Children of Promise has been raised for The Philippines Disaster Fund. Children of Promise wired $24,000 and Church of God Ministries wired $5,000 this week to assist in The Philippines disaster and relief,” shared Dr. Paul Maxfield, executive director of Children of Promise from Paraguay where he is on a four-country junket to visit the children.
“Suffice it to say, the damages from both typhoons will far exceed the initial gift of $30,000.
(Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:39:00 GMT)
Giving to the Philippine Relief Effort reaches $24,000 as of Friday, October 9, 2009.
(Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT)
More information has arrived from The Philippines regarding the conditions and needs of the children's families following the destruction of Typhoon Ketsana. Giving reaches $11,633 as of 10-7-09. COP and Women of the Church of God partner in Ecuador.
(Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT)
October 2, 2009 UPDATE
An initial follow-up report from Grace Family Helper Project in The Philippines following Typhoon Ketsana’s destruction this past weekend. The photo here depicts the loss of one of the sponsored children's homes.
(Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:20:00 GMT)
There is an urgent need for relief in The Philippines following the flooding and devastation of typhoon Ketsana. Sponsored children's home have been inundated and many, many homes damaged or lost completely.
(Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:53:00 GMT)
This writer was disturbed that the daily cost of getting cows to stop burping noxious gas is basically the same cost as providing food, education, health care, and spiritual nurture for a child in need. Read this encouraging story with photo about a sponsor from Japan whose heart is drawn to a girl in Tanzania who needs help - and the worthy investment that sponsorship is.
(Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT)
@cop September 2009 is online!
(Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT)
Staff and sponsors have returned from site visits to Uganda, Russia, and Ghana. Facebook continues to grow.
(Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:16:00 GMT)
Read how one woman in Oregon has reached 35,000 children and families by making salvation bracelets for COP.
(Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:15:00 GMT)
The latest newsletter is now available on-line.
(Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:30:00 GMT)
Children of Promise Program Directors Featured at North American Convention Conferences.
(Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:30:00 GMT)
Read the latest news from Children of Promise (5-19-09:
Number of Sponsored Children Tops 3,600.
Sponsorship to the Max Plans Move Forward
Prayer Concerns
(Wed, 20 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT)
Children of Promise is pleased to present our new bi-monthly newsletter, “@cop,” which replaces our former print newsletter, “The Update.”
(Wed, 20 May 2009 15:45:00 GMT)
First Malawi children are sponsored! Kids love to write their sponsors. Prayer requests.
(Tue, 05 May 2009 14:50:00 GMT)