CMP NEWSLETTERChildren's Mission Philippines Hills of Grace Foundation Inc.

Volume 4, Issue 4

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"CMP Newsletter" is thepublication of Children's MissionPhils. Hills of Grace Foundation

Inc. (CMPHGFI). The CMPHGFI isa child caring agency under theScandinavian Children's Mission

Philippines, Inc. and wasestablished in 1984. CMPHGFIhas several centers that cater to

children in need of specialprotection. It is duly licensed bythe Department of Social Welfareand Development (DSWD) and a

member of the Association of ChildCaring Agencies of the Philippines

(ACCAP).

CMPHGFI is located at No. 0014 F.Rodriguez cor. E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave.,

Brgy. San Jose, Rodriguez Rizal.

Editorial Team

Eva-Mari BlomqvistBernadette Megano

Lucila ResuenaCatherine Ramos

Contributors

Bernadette MeganoPamela Arroza

December, 2016

Eva Mari Blomqvist Jay Anne Alera

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by: Eva Mari Blomqvist

Christmas - A Joyful andhappy time of the year - - - - - - - - 1

Kids Connect - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

Project Harmony - - - - - - - - - - - 2

Pahingaan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3

Share some time with us - - - - 4

Open HeartChildren's Village - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Kidz Connect Recital - - - - - - - - - 4

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Christmas – A joyful and happy time of the year

Here in the Philippines theChristmas time starts al-ready in September but itis now in December wehave one Christmas Partyin every program. We cel-ebrate Christmas just be-cause that Jesus was givento us as the biggest Christ-mas gift ever! Without himthere is no Christmas!Without him there is nofuture, no hope, no happi-ness and no mercy. For Godloved us so much that hegave his only son to save usand to give us eternal lifetogether with him (1 John4:9-10).

We are so thankful to theLord and our sponsors forthis year and all that we asa mission have been ableto do for our beneficiariesand we are looking forward

to another amazing year2017. We are so thankfulto all of you that haveshared with us this yearand we hope that you willstand together with us alsoin the future.

When we asked the chil-dren in one of our programabout their wishes forChristmas they didn’tasked for toys and otherthings – they simply wishedto have the possibility to sitdown with their familiesand eat together on Christ-mas Eve. Therefore, wehave tried to reach out tomore families with foodpackage this year than weused to previous years.During the last couple ofmonths, we have tried toencourage people to sharethe joy of giving during

Christmas time togetherwith us. Some have do-nated gifts like toys, clothesand food package and oth-ers have participated in aparty and sharing a mealand a program with thechildren. We are verythankful to all that havebeen able to share andbring some hope for aHappy Christmas for thechildren and their families.

Our wish for this Christmasis that all children in ourprograms should be able tocelebrate Christmas inpeace and with hope forthe future for themselvesand their families. And ofcourse we also wish thatfor you as well!

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By: Eva Mari Blomqvist

By: Jay-Anne Alera

Project Harmony and other local donors

Child Development Center“Kidz Connect”

Project Harmony is a groupof job mates from QuezonCity, that formed a choirtwo years ago. Ever sincethat day they have beenpracticing and the lastweek of November 2016they gave their first con-cert. They decided that thechoir not just should besomething nice for the 20members but that theyshould use their talent todo charity also. They foundCMP on the Internet andcalled us and asked if theycould help us in some dif-ferent ways. On the saidconcert they fundraisedsome money and used thatto buy food, books andtoys. One Sunday theyspend a half day togetherwith the children in Kid´sconnect. The sang together

with the children, con-ducted games, shared ameal etc. They also gavereally nice second handclothes that we will use asChristmas gifts when we goout with the Mobile Clinicto the land field areas. Theyplan to spend more timewith CMP during 2017.

Lately we have also beenblessed by two differentgroups of former Highschool class mates that hasgiven time and spentmoney, donated secondhand clothes etc to help uswith different programs.Consular Corps of the Phil-ippines donated in Novem-ber a big amount of moneythat will be used in ourCommunity Nutrition Pro-gram to buy medicines for

children with weight verybelow normal.We are so thankful to thiskind of connections andthe blessings they bringinto different programs.Are you interested to joinin helping us?

Please come and visit us orcall to our office or send amessage on messanger!

The Lord blesses the teamwith the new challenge ofserving Him through han-dling the children in KidzConnect or formerlyknown as Drop-in Center.Through our vivid prayersto reach-out more souls forHis glory. We believed thatHe answered us accordingto His will.

At CDC, we are enhancingthe talents and skills ofthese children for them tobe able to have an im-proved life and developedtheir potential as humanbeing.

We grouped children fromages 5 to 9 years old andcalled them the “Stand-outKids” while children 10 to13 years old are called “Vic-torious Kids”. From Mon-days to Fridays our KidzConnect students have

been able to learn basicfood preparation & baking,sports, arts and crafts, mu-sic, dance & voice lesson,health and communityawareness and light groupwhich are focusing ondiscipling children, teach-ing them Christian BiblicalValues and leading them tohave a right relationshipwith our Savior.

Why calling it “Kidz Con-nect”? Because we aim toconnect the children to ourSavior and for them to re-ceive the gift of eternal life.

We believed that whilethey were learning and de-veloping their God givenabilities they will also expe-rience the power of our Al-mighty God. Not only forthemselves but it will passon to their love ones. Theywill soon become a poten-tial leader of their church

and a good and responsiblecitizen of their community.

We believed in faith onwhat is written “Train up achild in the way he should

go, and when he is old hewill not depart from it.”

Through KIDZ CONNECT,we are CONNECTINGLIVES to CHRIST!

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By: Pamela Marinilla ArrozaPahingahan where Children Find Rest

PAHINGAHAN is a restingfor the children, it is aproject in partnership withRight Start, that started lastNovember 24, 2016. It fol-lows the concept of ‘ChildFriendly Space’. There are5 sessions and we are ableto cater to almost 36 chil-dren with ages rangingfrom 4-10.PAHINGAHAN is where thechildren can be at peacethru play, learn and growtogether and withoutthem knowing they gothrough psysho – socialcounseling. The purpose ofthis is to touches the livesof the children at risk. Here,

by: Bernadette Megano

they can be free to play andto learned things with thehelp of the interns thatguide them throughoutthe activities.Pahingahan is trying to im-part on the children sincethey used to spend theirfree time staying on thestreets. Children also haveshown different personali-ties.We want us to make themfeel the love, that someonecares for them, that theyare safe and secure despiteof the happenings outside.In simple things that we dofor them is a lot of thingsthat could happen.

Last December 15, the MCHC staff together with Ma’am Eva, and her cousin Tomas with his family went to SitioPintor for our weekly Mobile clinic. At the same time, we gave a pack of clothes to all the kids we catered there. Itis good to see the smile on their faces as they received a free check up and gifts. Like what our visitor said, eventhough they don’t have a good place to live, not enough food to take everyday still you can see those happy facesespecially on the children. Those smile from them inspired us to give and do more for the needy people .

Tunay na Kagalakan (True Joy)

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During 2016 we have hada lot of visitors coming forsome days or weeks toshare our life. They havebeen a blessing for us andhopefully they havebrought home moreknowledge about the Phil-ippines and CMP so thatmore people can join in the

By: Eva Mari BlomqvistShare some time with us!

blessing of sharing andsupporting the Mission.We have also been blessedwith volunteers comingboth from abroad andnearby. They have stayedat least four weeks andhave been a part in differ-ent programs like Kids Con-nect, the schools, tutors in

OHCV, working with main-tenance etc. It so helpfulfor us to have the oppor-tunity to welcome volun-teers that want to givetheir time and share theirtalents to help the childrento develop their skills etc.We have always need forvolunteers for work as

maintenance, tutoring (dif-ferent subjects, music, arts,dancing etc.), photograph,filmmaking, doctors, den-tist, participate in Kid´s con-nect, Kiddy Bible Class andKid´s camps etc. Pleasecontact us for more infor-mation!

Since the last week of Oc-tober Open HeartChildren´s Village (OHCV) isaccredited by the DSWDand we are now open foradmission of children be-tween 4 to 10 years oldwho are orphaned, aban-doned, neglected or sur-rendered by the parentsand relatives. CMP has thepossibility to provide themwith shelter, basic needs,basic health services, edu-cation, home-life, psycho-social interventions andcase management thus im-

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proved their quality of lifeand well-being. If the childhas younger or older sib-lings, they can alsobe considered foradmission as webelieve that it isgood to keep themtogether.For more informa-tion or queriesplease contactOHCV office at 212-3152 loc. 110 andlook for PastorRodolfo F. Megano-Village Director or

the Social Workers Ms.Roselyn Abella and Ms.Jowela Marbella.

Kid’z Connect Recitalby: Child Development Program

Last December 13, 2016the Child DevelopmentCenter conducted our firstRecital in San Isidro. Ouraim is for the children toboost their self-esteemand confidence and to con-nect and to build a strongrelationship with their par-ents.

While conducting thisevent, our hearts we'refilled with joy and gladness.At last after 2 ½ months ofimparting them our talentsand skills somehow theyable to show what theyhave got.

We can say that the Lordbuild their self confidence

in singing, dancing,playing guitar andeven in role playingfor they knew thatthey are not doingit for themselvesbut for the glory ofGod.

As the Kidz Con-nect children pre-sented variety oftalents, they wereexcitedly and energeticallygiving their best.

Parents who witnessed theevent is indeed was verythankful for they saw thebig changes and improve-ments in the lives of thechildren. Not only that,

they’ve learned and we'reable to enhance their skills.

Above all, what is more im-portant is they havelearned how to pray and totalk with God. They arenow connected to Jesuswho blessed them with ta-

lents and skills and gave Hislife for them.

Indeed! God is the sourceof everything. And for that,we praise Him and givingHim all the glory!