Sharing God's abundance with others.
THIS GRACIOUS
WORK
Honduras:
La Guacamaya Medical Clinic Project. Volunteers from the USA joined with the
local Honduran community to complete this facility in July, 2004. The clinic
is now operated by local staff under the direction of Honduran community
leaders. Our continuing effort provides assistance with clinic operating
costs and the development of visiting medical and support personnel teams
from the USA. Additionally, support is provided for special needs the teams
identify within the community, including education support.
Philippines:
Funding is sent monthly to support workers providing
essential services to children and others in the impoverished communities
they serve. Funds have also been provided to improve church facilities
used as a base for this work, in the communities of Muyo and Ubao.
Short-term mission teams also assist with special programs and facility
projects.
Thailand:
Khaodee Children's Home, Mae Chan. Construction of a boy's dormitory and
worship center building was completed in January, 2006. There are now 100
children at the home. Addiitonally, funds have been provided for vocational
training in welding and sewing, as well as several other special needs.
Ban San Faan Children's Home, Chiangmai. This home, a ministry of Calvary
Community Church of Longview, Washington, is now in a beautiful new facility
provided by the church. Supplemental funding was provided to add a "sala"
(Thai name for an open air covered area) to the new facility. Additionally,
regular monthly support is provided for the home manager, as well other
special needs beyond the normal budget.
Mercy House, Chiang Rai. This home provides shelter for up to 40 grade 7-12
boys and girls from remote areas where they have no educational opportunity.
Support has been provided for various building improvements, home operating
costs, and the personal needs of the students.
Good News Team, Bangkok. This group presents programs in public schools,
using puppets to portray Bible stories that teach positive values and moral
truths. Written literature is provided to reinforce the lessons, and a free
correspondence course on Christian beliefs is offered for those who wish to
know more. Monthly funding is provided for a staff member and additional
support provided periodically to cover the costs of iterature.
Wong Home, Mae Salong. This facility, located in a high mountain area close
to the border with Myanmar (Burma) takes in children as well as others with
special needs. Funds have been provided to build an irrigation pond, rice
mill and accomplish other facility improvements. Monthly support is also
provided to assist with home operating expenses, and additional funds are
provided from time to time for special needs.
Tribal Children's Home, Mae Khachan. Approximatily 80 tribal children, most
from remote areas without schools, live here while they obtain their
education. Funding has been provided for facility improvements, operating
costs, and other basic support expenses of the children.
Huen Nam Jai Home, Hang Dong. Funding has been provided for basic support
needs at the home.
Pakpingjai Boy's Home, Phayao. Funding has been provided to assist with
facility construction, animal raising programs, and construction of a rice
mill.
Maeap Children's Home, Maeap. Funding and a work crew from the USA were
provided to completely paint the inside of this large home. In addition, the
volunteers from the USA visited the local school and assisted the teachers
in English language instruction.
Mission and Vision Teams, various locations. These "short-term" mission
teams are sponsored by This Gracious Work to provide a variety of services
and ministry at sponsored locations, as well as other venues. They typically
visit one or more of the homes and enter into the program, contributing
practical skills as well as funds. They often visit the local public
schools attended by the children of the home, and typically help with
English instruction. When talents permit, they are also invited to present
programs at school assemblies, local churches, and community venues.
Programs