What is this website?

The purpose of missionstreetkids.org is to chronicle my five week experience serving at Street Kids Philippine Missions in order to raise awareness about the mission’s needs, the overall state of child poverty in the Philippines, and the work that is being done by God’s grace to combat the desperate poverty and loneliness thousands of children in the Philippines experience every day.

Throughout June and July 2011, I will be continuously posting News from my travels, detailing everything from unusual cultural experiences to the mission’s self-sacrificing relief work. Many of these stories will link to photos in my Gallery.

I will also periodically post Facts I learn about poverty in the Philippines and update a page detailing How to Help. As I learn and experience more about the culture of the Philippines, each of these categories will fill up with stories and information that I hope will provide you with a clearer picture of life for these children and how you may be able to pray, give, and/or volunteer to help them.

Help These Kids

  • Marwen Marwen is seventeen years old and does a lot to help with the younger kids at the orphanage.  He often makes meals for everyone and translates for the younger children when they are having a hard time communicating with Matthew or Lee.  He has one brother at the orphanage named Romar. When Marwen grows up, Continue Reading...
  • Michelle Michelle lives at the orphanage with her older sister Margie.  She has a brother and another sister who have lived at the orphanage for different periods of time.  Michelle’s favorite Bible verse is Mark 10:14 when Jesus says, “Let the little children come to me.”  Michelle’s favorite colors are pink and yellow, and coloring is Continue Reading...
  • Caleb Caleb Caleb’s favorite subject is science.  When he grows up, he wants to be a scientist or an astronaut.  He likes to read books and go to youth group.  His favorite song is “When God Ran.”...
  • Christine Christine likes to play volleyball and read the Bible.  Her favorite Bible verse is John 3:16.  When Christine grows up, she wants to be a teacher....