I was so excited to see all the happenings going on in the Children’s Home and all around it. God is an awesome God, and He reigns! You see, the Longs listen to Him, and it shows. God lays it on their heart, and they honor this. This family is living proof of His feet and His hands at work!

It was nice to be with you all from April 25th to 28th (not my first trip). Very short trip but so powerful to see the work of the Holy Spirit!

It was great to see Moses again! He has grown so much. Brea is so excited that I held him! Oh, to think how I met you all. It was all through basketball...and I know how you love this game. Meeting Kirk was not a coincidence but a God incident. I have not been the same. To meet this family, to have them show us around the Home, Cuatro Village, and all—Wow!

God puts people in our lives for a reason. I was so honored to be part of Jerick and Diane's going-away night. It was a night of joy and grief colliding. With them going to be with family and leaving the Home, how wonderful for them, yet a bit sad for the Home—a time of transition.

One thing I know for sure, all the kids have a home at all times—a home at the Children's Home and in the heart of Jesus, who is where our home is! You have showered the children with the love of Jesus! This will never fail. You teach them this because you know His love and you trust in this love.

To see all the staff and the joy they have—Wow! I know I am being called to help. How does God want me to help? This is a prayer session at the moment! I know for now I am to shower the Longs with prayers, love, a home away from home in Hong Kong, and of course, coffee.

I love you all. God loves you all. My home is your home here in Hong Kong, and if there is anything I can do from here…ask.

What great work you all are doing for His kingdom.

'Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation and be constant in prayer." Romans 12:12

With blessings,
Marie Talsness

I'm Back

The first time I came to Manila was back in November 2007. I was
passing through with another missions organization called Adventures
in Missions, on an 11-month trip called The World Race. I fell in love
with KIM and the children's home right away, despite the fact that I
personally only spent a week here in Manila.

A year later I returned to Manila to spend a full month working at the
children's home and help out with some logistics for short term teams
coming in. Again, I absolutely loved it and knew that it would not be
my last time in Manila!

And here I am, another 6 months later, and I'm back! This time,
though, I'm sticking around a lot longer! I've committed to working
with KIM for about 15 months, and then I will reassess and see what
the Lord has for me next.

I am extremely excited to be a part of all the amazing work that God
is doing here in Manila, and I am looking forward to investing in
these kids lives and also sharing the love of Christ with members of
the community.

God Bless,
Christie