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In late 2010 we began supporting Neal and Danette Childs from Vie Abundate Church in Niger, Africa.
Neal & Danette distribute dry rice meals to children in villages and are part of the Feeding EveryChild EveryDay outreach. Distribution of the rice meals is making an immediate impact on the health and welfare of us recipients.
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15/12/10 - Feeding EveryChild EveryDay Update - Niger Testimonies
I have gathered several testimonies from the Niger people receiving the rice meals. Kind in mind that English is not their language so the testimonies may not be grammatically correct. I tried to keep them as close to the original as possible but made sure that they were able to be understood - Neal Childs
From Pastor Ousmane, Eglise Vie Abondante – Balleyara.
In the village where I am pastoring in Balleyara, Niger Republic, there is this unsaved family of five children that are suffering hunger. One of those children is already in malnutrition. This child’s ribs are out and he cannot walk because he has no strength. We took the food to this family and ministered to them. As the parents began to feed these children with this food the malnutrition child recovered and can now walk. The father came to say thank you and he worshipped with our church. Two if these children are now fully involved with children’s ministry in the church. Praise the name of the Lord!
From Pastor Hasimu, Eglise Vie Abondante – Maradi.
We give thanks to God that through His grace he has provided this rice which is like the manna from heaven that children of Israel received. It is a big help supporting us and especially the children of Niger. This food has really strengthened the children's bodies. They are always desiring this food and it has been like a medicine to their hunger. We testify about these kids that many of them had emaciated bodies, even close to death, but when the rice came it helped them to put weight on and they changed a lot. They were strengthened greatly. Even now they are able to run and play games. Now they are happy especially when they see the rice being cooked.
So we the parents thank you and request that you continue to send the rice. We thank God for you and pray that He blesses you. Thanks for your giving heart to the children of Niger.
From Pastor Moctar, Eglise Vie Abondante – Niamey
1. This is about a man that received the Manna Pack rice from our church. The man and his wife with their 3 children are passing a very difficult situation in their Ramadan period. We doubt there is any food in the house at all. This was first time to receive this rice, and they were very grateful to the church for helping to survive in the hard times. They said, “Our children are really enjoying the food.”
2. A family man with 1 wife 8 children and no work or source of income. He was very surprise to the pastor bringing a carton of rice for him at the right time of need in his family. Now the man is very close to the pastor, and his giving a good testimony about the church.
3. A widow with 5 children and have stay at home to fulfill the Islamic religion/tradition. When she receive the 2 cartons of the manna pack she was very happy and surprise to see a gift from the church. The pastor wife has a good relationship with the family now.
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Our outreaches in Uganda are part of the ECED initiative to support Christian Orphanages and ministries with a focus on children. You can help these programs continue to impact entire families with your regular support.
Every $6 will provide 100 hot and nutritious meals.
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