MARFO  CHILDREN  CARE  FOUNDATION  MARCH  2013  REPORT  

1.0 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

It  was  all  joy  and  fantasy  when  Suzzy  and  Georgina  celebrated  their  birthdays  this  month.  The  two  young  ladies  couldn’t  hide  their  joy  and  celebrate  the  goodness  of  God  in  their  lives.  Suzzy  turned  13  and  Georgina  also  turned  14.  They  have  excelled  in  their  academic  work  at  school  and  we  are  all  very  proud  of  them.  The  two  ladies  were  presented  with  birthday  cakes.  As  our  tradition  they  cut  the  cakes  and  later  we  popped  champagne  (actually  apple  cider)!  We  toasted  to  them  and  prayed  for  them.  Everyone  spoke  words  of  blessings  into  their  lives.  We  really  had  a  great  time  with  our  beautiful  ladies.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUZZY  BEHIND  HER  BIRTHDAY  CAKE   GEORGINA  BEHIND  HER  BIRTHDAY  CAKE  

FAMILY  GROUP  PICTURES  ON  SUZZY’S  AND  GINA’S  BIRTHDAY  CELEBRATION  

2.0 DONATIONS

As  part  of  our  mission  to  reach  out  to  the  less  privilege  in  the  rural  areas,  the  Marfo  family  donated  clothes  and  other  assorted  items  to  the  children  at  Akim  Swredu  in  the  Eastern  part  of  Ghana.  We  believe  that  whatever  people  give  to  us  is  not  for  us  only  but  to  be  used  to  also  bless  others.  A  representative  from  Akim  Swredu  received  the  items  on  their  behalf.  She  was  so  amazed  with  the  gifts.  The  most  amazing  part  was  that  our  children  were  ready  to  share  with  their  brothers  and  sisters  out  there.  They  brought  out  their  toys,  books,  

clothes  and  other  items  to  be  sent  to  be  sent  out  there.  We  believe  that  freely  we  have  received  and  freely  must  we  also  give.    

The  Marfo  family  also  received  donations  from  some  loved  ones  abroad.  Pastor  Peter  Borketey  of  Journey  of  Faith  Missions  (Ghana),  Dr  Glenn  Williams  and  wife  of  God’s  Word  Hill  and  Mag  Ministries  (US)  and  Pastor  John  Abudu  of  Lifegate  Chapel  (US)  visited  the  home  to  present  some  food  items  and  cash  donations  to  the  family.  They  were  touched  by  the  various  testimonies  given  by  Mrs.  Marfo.  She  shared  the  great  things  God  has  

been  doing  in  the  lives  of  the  children  since  she  started  this  ministry.  They  encouraged  her  to  keep  up  with  the  great  work  she  is  doing  for  the  kingdom.  The  children  introduced  themselves  to  them  one  by  one.  They  encouraged  them  to  study  hard  and  aspire  to  be  the  best  in  whatever  they  do.  

3.0 VISITS

A  team  from  the  Ghana  National  Fire  Service  visited  the  home  to  train  us  on  the  use  of  fire  extinguishers  during  fires.  They  emphasized  the  need  for  us  to  switch  off  all  electrical  gadgets  when  not  using  them.  Also,  they  advised  the  children  to  stay  away  from  gas  cylinders.  They  also  took  us  through  some  experiments  on  how  to  quench  fires  using  the  extinguishers  and  sack  cloths.  The  team  also  taught  us  songs  about  how  to  deal  with  fires.  Mrs.  Marfo  was  very  grateful  to  the  team  and  promised  that  whatever  they  have  learnt  will  be  put  into  practice.  At  the  end  we  were  certified!  

 

 

 

A  GROUP  PICTURE  WITH  THE  DONORS  

PACKING  ITEMS  FOR  AKIM  SWEDRU  

4.0 EASTER HOLIDAYS  

We  had  a  great  Easter  this  year!  The  children  were  home  from  school  and  Uncle  Kwame,  Aunty  Stephanie  and  Mama  Lanita  visited  Ghana  from  the  US  to  share  the  holiday  with  us.  The  Marfo  family  believes  that  it  is  the  precious  blood  of  Christ  that  has  joined  us  together  as  one  big  family.  We  cherish  this  season  so  much  as  we  acknowledge  that  Christ  has  forgiven  our  sin  with  His  blood.  On  the  Easter  Sunday,  we  had  Pastor  Eben  from  the  Journey  of  Faith  Church  share  the  word  of  God  with  us.  

The  whole  family  was  touched.  He  stressed  on  the  essence  of  the  Blood  of  Christ  and  its  relationship  with  mankind.  He  said;  Jesus  Christ  was  a  gift  to  mankind  through  which  we  can  be  reconciled  back  to  the  Father.    He  said,  there  is  no  greater  love  than  the  love  of  Christ  to  man.  He  emphasized  the  need  for  us  to  exhibit  that  love  to  each  other  to  make  the  work  on  the  cross  effective.    

Finally,  he  anointed  the  whole  family  and  we  partook  in  the  Lord’s  Supper.    It  was  a  great  time    with  the  Lord.  The  whole  family  was  blessed.    

 

 

PASTOR  EBEN  PREACHING  THE  WORD  OF  GOD