Here is a picture update of our six STEPS Preschool programs in Northern Samar. Below you can see the map with the locations of the STEPS programs. As you can see, even with the use of few tools and in poor surroundings can the kids learn with the help of dedicated and enthusiastic teachers. Some of the the teachers are still students themselves. What counts is their passion for teaching and love for the children.
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On Tuesday, 2nd of May 2023, we held our STEPS graduation for 45 children, ages 2 - 5 years old. The venue: beautiful Bellevue Pavilion! Our partners at the Bellevue Resort graciously agreed to let us use the Pavilion, and also donated food for the children and their parents. To top it up, one of the parents brought Oscar and a Minion as mascots to the children's great delight! See for yourself: And here is an overview of mission activities from our last 10 months
Hello everyone! December is coming to a close and we have much to be thankful for! A lot has happened this month, and we owe it to the Lord and to the many, many sponsors who have generously donated, most of whom wish to remain anonymous. Hundreds of very poor people in many places in Bohol, Mindanao and Samar have received not only rice this month, but also canned goods, oats, milk powder, Spaghetti and more. Thanks also to all the ones behind the scenes, helping to organize the giving to make sure it goes to the very poor, helping with buying and packing the goods, and then the ones bringing the donations and handing them out, not without giving them a message of hope and faith! After the Pandemic, this year's Christmas party was a very welcome and happy change to the years of lock-downs. On December 17th, almost 50 children and their parents celebrated the birthday of our dear Lord and Savior Jesus! The party was held at the beautifully decorated Bellevue Pavilion, which use was graciously donated to us by the Bellevue admin. As always, the event started with a prayer and was then followed by the national anthem, as well as a few inspirational speeches. Then came the turn for the children to shine! The teachers has practiced many songs, poems and cute dances with these 3 - 5 year olds, which they performed with boldness. The parents' performances were traditional dances and Christmas songs and left nothing to be desired. We even had a magic show done by Brother Matthew, who captured the audience with his tricks and illusions. The food was exceptional! Bellevue had sponsored some delicious chicken and spaghetti, and the bountiful rest came all from the parents! The long awaited gifts, sponsored by STEPS Mission, were given at the end. The children received toys, and the parents were given rice, as well as some canned goods and milk. Everybody left with a happy heart, full of thankfulness and joy! |
