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In this Newsblast: Sponsored Children Visits in Egypt and Lebanon, First Haiti Homes Built

In this Newsblast: Children in Haiti Receive Their Tents! Haitian Children Wait for Sponsorship.

In this News Article:  Haiti Update, Documenting Children’s Circumstances, Philippines Trip, Importance of Volunteers and Church Visits, Prayer Requests

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.

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. 

Dr. Paul Maxfield talks with Dr. Ofelia Viray, director of Grace Family Helper Project, about the relief process.

“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.

Children of Promise is pleased to present our new bi-monthly newsletter, “@cop,” which replaces our former print newsletter, “The Update.”