Mission News
Orphan’s Heart Attacks Malnutrition Problem
Written on November 9, 2011 at 4:51 pm, by Brian Gilpin
November 9, 2011
LAKELAND, Fla. – As drought has swallowed chunks of East Africa whole, the starvation of millions has been on the minds of many. The situation is dire and tragic. Due to the scale of the disaster, other cases of starvation and malnutrition are easily forgotten. Read more
Orphan’s Heart Set to Launch 2nd Annual 40 Days for the Fatherless Campaign
Written on September 22, 2011 at 10:55 am, by Brian Gilpin
September 20, 2011
LAKELAND, Fla. – Orphan’s Heart and the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes will be launching their second annual 40 Days for the Fatherless campaign in order to help raise awareness of the plight of orphaned and disadvantaged children throughout the world. Read more
Diaper Drive to Start Soon
Written on August 8, 2011 at 9:38 am, by Brian Gilpin
August 5, 2011
Between its domestic and international childcare programs, Orphan’s Heart and the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes use nearly 30,000 diapers a month. Read more
New Orphanage Planned for Haiti
Written on July 6, 2011 at 1:17 pm, by Brian Gilpin
July 6, 2011
LAKELAND, Fla. — Since the earthquake struck Haiti last year, Pastor Edmond Fenelon, his family and 37 orphaned children have been living in makeshift tents in the countryside.
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Christian Group Tackles Malnutrition
Written on April 1, 2011 at 8:28 pm, by Brian Gilpin
April 1, 2011
LAKELAND, Fla. ― Malnutrition plays a part in more than half of all child deaths worldwide. Every year, malnutrition is associated with the deaths of five million children under the age of five. That’s 16,000 young lives lost every day. Read more
