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Tet (Lunar New Year) Tet 2016 is February 7 - 10. This is a national Holiday in Vietnam with all government, schools, many businesses, and LOVE closed from February 8 to 12. This is similar to what westerners do during Christmas Holidays in that many travel to their relatives, share meals together and exchange gifts, especially gifts to children. A traditional gift is “Lucky Money” where money is put in a red envelope and given to the children when visiting many families and friends. |
Humanitarian Mission to elderly in Hoa Vang district of Danang city 100 Christmas gifts including blankets, instant noodles, cooking oil, cookies, woolen caps, scarves and socks were given to the elderly and poor and needy households in two wards – Hoa Bac and Hoa Lien of Hoa Vang District. This humanitarian mission was carried out on December 22, three days before the Christmas Day. LOVE did it with an aim to bring these needy cases a warm happy Christmas. |
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Unloading gift truck | Carrying gifts on a motorbike to a small poor church | 10 Christmas gifts were given to church elderly |
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Gifts ready to distribute | Two of elderlies in Hoa Lien ward | 40 Christmas gifts were handed to poor elderly and families in Hoa Lien ward |
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Ms. Dong had a short welcome to everyone in hall | Handing gifts and not forgetting offer a smile | 50 Christmas portions were distributed in Hoa Bac ward |
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One of LOVE’s volunteers helped an elderly move to seat | LOVE’s staff and volunteers | Some were even so old and sick that family members had to go in their places. |
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Above are some of many elderlies in Hoa Bac ward. Either going home by bicycle or walking, they all were very happy with gifts in hand. |
Sponsors Needed Right now, there is a needy child living in poverty who is waiting for a caring person like you. We have many children who need sponsors. To see these children or to fill out an application go to our web site by clicking child. Without your help, many of these will not finish school. For just $30 a month you can see that the child you choose will break the cycle of poverty by getting a good education, better food, clothing, and shelter. For more information about these children or an application form, you can also contact Reggie, who lives in Danang. Please pray that we can find sponsors for all our children and put your prayers to work by sharing the need with your church, Sunday School Class, civic club, etc. PLEASE HELP Share your love and faith These children urgently need sponsors who will support a child for $30 a month or the whole family for $50 a month, and will pray for them, write and encourage them. | Christmas and Extra Gifts |
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Stipends and Christmas gifts in Thang Binh, Quang Nam | Stipends and Christmas gifts in Dai Loc |
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Stipends and Christmas gifts in NHS district | Stipends and Christmas gifts in Hoa Quy ward |
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Stipends and Christmas gifts at SCP’s office | Thoi and his sister with Christmas gift from sponsor |
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The twin – Hieu and Thao are newly sponsored. | Duc Dat’s mother with Christmas gift |
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Nguyen Thi Nga with milk and gift | Sweet Thai Thuc with birthday gifts |
Christmas visit to our student houses |
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2 boys in Andrew’s house | 6 girls in Elisabeth’s house are very happy when visited | 3 of 4 girls in Esther’s house |
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2 of 4 girls in Mary’s house | Boys in Daniel’s house | Some of boys in Jacob’s house |
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8 girls in Rachel’s house with nice smiles | LOVE is visited by students from several houses |
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Please Sponsor me! |
| Name: | Nguyen Hoang Trung | Area: | Dien Ban, Quang Nam | Birthday: | December 28, 2003 | Gender: | Male | School Level: | 7th grade | School Achievement: | Above Average | Favorite subject: | Math | Favorite Pastime: | Football | Number of Siblings: | 2 | Father's Occupation: | Died | Mother's Occupation: | Sewing worker | Family Income/mo.: | $50 | # Children in School: | 3 | # Living in the Home: | 5 |
About me: My father died a few months ago because of a deadly disease, HIV. My mother then becomes the breadwinner in my family and this certainly puts a heavier burden on her skinny body. She is sewing but her income is not enough for our family. We are living in our grandfather’s house and we are in the list of local poor households. Family Members: Nguyen Phong (1930) – Grandpa Nguyen Thi Kim Chi (1975) – Mother – sewing worker Nguyen Hoang Minh (1999) – Brother – 11th grader Nguyen Hoang Hieu (2012) – brother – kindergarten
LOVE’s note: A family sponsorship is highly recommended. |
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