Posts Tagged ‘OBI’

OBI helps a hardworking grandmother start over

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Microenterprise project helps a grandmother provide

MEXICO – How do you start over after 43 years?

With hard work, a little encouragement, and a helping hand.

Laura was 57 years old when her employer of more than four decades went bankrupt. (more…)

Microenterprise project aids a young widow and her children

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

A widow and her five children were in need of a helping hand

HONDURAS – Lourdes had no idea how she would provide for her five children after her husband tragically passed away last fall.

Unable to read or write, she struggled to find a job that would allow her to also care for her children, from 12-year-old Belkin all the way down to little Rirsi, who is only three. (more…)

Live Your Faith: Help an orphan thrive

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Little Lekini was an emaciated orphan in Africa

For the past two weeks we have been sharing a series of inspiring stories and videos as part of our annual partnership drive. As you reflect on these stories, consider joining our efforts and renewing your support as an Operation Blessing Monthly Partner.

KENYA – Little Lekini’s name means “small and weak.” And it was a fitting name.

Abandoned by his mother at a tender age, Lekini never received proper nutrition or care. At the age of three, he was severely emaciated, weighing only 17 pounds. (more…)

Live Your Faith: A new smile for a brighter future

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Sokarn received free cleft lip surgery in Cambodia

For two weeks we are sharing a series of inspiring stories and videos as part of our annual partnership drive. As you reflect on these stories, consider joining our efforts and renewing your support as an Operation Blessing Monthly Partner.

CAMBODIA – Like all expecting parents, Chan and her husband looked forward to the day their baby would be born with excitement and anticipation.

But when their son was born with a cleft lip, their excitement turned to worry about their little boy’s future. (more…)

Live Your Faith: Water for Yenny

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Yenny in Honduras has to make 3 or 4 trips to collect water every day

Over the next two weeks we’ll be sharing a series of inspiring stories and videos as part of our annual partnership drive. As you reflect on these stories, consider joining our efforts and renewing your support as an Operation Blessing Monthly Partner.

HONDURAS – Four times a day, Yenny descends a steep mountain slope from her village to collect water from their only source—a natural spring. But it isn’t the trip down the mountain that is so grueling; it’s the climb back up. (more…)

Haiti recovery: Two years later

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Rebuilding Haiti, 2 years later

HAITI – Two years ago, a devastating earthquake ripped through the nation of Haiti—changing it forever. Since then, so many of you have made such a significant impact in these communities that we wanted to share just a few of the things your support has accomplished over the last two years. (more…)

Orphans get a new home

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Orphaned children in Guatemala receive a new home from Operation Blessing

GUATEMALA – Orphaned at a young age, Juan and Joseline have been living with their grandparents in an impoverished area of Guatemala.

But when a tropical storm hit their community this year, floodwaters tore their home apart, destroying everything they owned—and leaving them with only the clothes on their back. (more…)

A Christmas blessing in Peru

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Children in Peru receive a Christmas blessing

CHINCHA & HUAYCAN, Peru – This year OB Peru held a special Christmas program to benefit impoverished children. With the help of volunteers from a local church, Operation Blessing provided more than 1,500 children with a Christmas breakfast, a show, food baskets for their families, and even special Christmas gifts. Additionally, the children were given a free dental check-up. (more…)

Watch: Celebrating Willie’s Gift of Love

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

GEORGIA – As a member of the disaster relief team, the gift-giving season is always upon us. We were in Atlanta during the flooding, in a community helping to see if we could help families or offer our assistance in any way. There was a gentleman, Mr. Willie Hunt, who was walking up the street just in despair. (more…)

Watch: Celebrating Appalachia’s Gift of Love

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

NORTH CAROLINA – A couple of days ago I heard on the radio that more hugs are delivered during the Christmas season then any other time of the year and I thought to myself, what message does a hug say? Verbally it may say nothing, however, when there’s an embrace and when there’s an outreach to others, it gives the message of great value. (more…)

Watch: Celebrating Adianne’s Gift of Love

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

HAITI – About a year ago I had a chance to meet a little girl from Haiti, her name is Adianne.

Adianne was first brought to us because she had a severe bone infection and she also had sickle cell anemia. (more…)

Watch: Celebrating Enrique’s Gift of Love

Monday, December 19th, 2011

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras – Christmas is all about giving gifts to others. Many children think Christmas is about them receiving gifts. I know 14-year-old boy, Enrique, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, who is not like that at all. (more…)

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