Philippines Trip

In partnership with the Compassion Team and The Homecomings Adoption Ministry

Throughout the world there are a growing number of children who have been neglected, abused or abandoned. Would God have you bring HOPE to these children? Is going to the Philippines to show the love of Christ to some of the children at the Children’s Shelter of Cebu something that God would have you do?

Trip Overview

In May of 1979, four young Minnesotans left for Cebu to join a group of Filipinos who shared their vision for a ministry to homeless children. They worked with their Filipino companions to learn the language, adjust to a new culture, purchase a hous e, and obtain licensing from the government. Children were soon being placed with them, some who had special needs. A second home was established in 1985. Children were placed for adoption through the Philippine government’s Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Since that time, the Children’s Shelter of Cebu (CSC) campus has grown to include two beautiful houses for the ministry, a school and a medical clinic. These facilities have enabled the staff to care for an increased number of children and are a testimony to God’s goodness and CSC’s commitment to the future.

CSC children come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some were abandoned - others were surrendered by their birth parent(s). Still others were orphaned. Some were found living on the street, while others came from government hospitals where they were abandoned after birth. Some came as infants - others as teenagers. Some stay for only a few months while others will spend their whole lives at CSC. Some have special needs. But all of the children know they are loved and appreciated, and that while at CSC they will be safe, well fed, and given a chance to be healthy and happy and to know that God loves them.

While at CSC, the children receive comprehensive services that address their medical, educational, emotional, nutritional and spiritual needs.

Ministry Opportunities

We will be doing after- school programs for the children; various projects around the orphanage; supporting our missionaries, Paul & Marlys Healy; and holding an adoption forum for the workers who don’t fully understand the concept of adoption and why families want to adopt, as well as bike riding activities and outdoor action adventures.

In the two residences CSC cares for 70-80 children. These children range in age from birth to teenagers and live in the homes until they are adopted or reunited with their parents. About 20% of the children have special needs, including cerebral palsy, blindness, brain damage and malnutrition.

What is the Compassion Team?

The Compassion Ministry Team is part of the Outreach Department of Cherry Hills Community Church.  The team exists to enable our missionaries to bring people to Christ and to meet the needs of the ailing, the hungry and the poor. 

What is Homecomings Adoption Ministry?

The mission of the Homecomings Adoption Ministry of Cherry Hills Community Church is to support adoptive or waiting families through education, prayer, and mentor relationships, to increase adoption awareness, to participate in outreach projects both locally and around the world, and to connect adoptive families.

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