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The Arms of Jesus Children’s Mission Inc. “ And Jesus took the children in His arms and blessed them.” Mark 10 v 16. The Arms of Jesus Children's Mission Inc. Dr. Samuel R. Martin History November 2011. Mission History.
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The Arms of Jesus Children’s Mission Inc. “ And Jesus took the children in His arms and blessed them.” Mark 10 v 16.
The Arms of Jesus Children's Mission Inc. Dr. Samuel R. Martin History November 2011.
Mission History • Founded in Pickering,Ontario, Canada in October 1990 • Challenge: to provide for the needs of 9 children in Kenya, East Africa • Simple Sponsorship program • Six Directors at Founding.
Founding Directors • Dr. Samuel R. Martin, Founder • Mr. Jim Gillies, Treasurer • Mrs. Laurie Busuttil, Secretary • Mr. Paul Davis, Legal Counsel • Mr. John Baker • Mr. Frank Strickland
a. Kenya Ministry in the beginning Included: - Spiritual Ministries - Child Sponsorship - Children’s Center in Nairobi (Orphanage) Educational Medical Mission HistoryAfrica
Kenya Ministry in the beginning Included: - Spiritual Ministries - Child Sponsorship Special needs sponsorship Distribution of Food Work projects Mission Todayin Africa
Dominican Republic, Hispanola • Ministry Began:1991 • Director : Mrs. Tatiana Victoria Fontana. On the outskirts of Santo Domingo, AOJ partners with this local ministry in Educating and Feeding 400 plus children each day.
Haiti, Hispanola • Ministry began : 1992 • Director : Wilson Maitri • Ministry is totally National. • Ministry is in poor and rural area north of the City of Jacmel. • Ministry operates : Three Schools ; Feeding Ministry and Sponsorship Program.
Guatemala,Central America. Ministry Began 1991. • Current Directors: • Mr. and Mrs. Luis Rodenas
Ministries. • Child Sponsorship • Medical Outreach • Evangelism • Food Distribution • Scholarship Program • House Building • Christian School • Chicken Pen Project
Home ConstructionHighlights. 1999 35 Families were presented with new homes. 2011 • 68 Families were presented with homes. This in the Lord’s name.
Mrs. Doreen Hayes, Accounts. MrsTracy Savagage, Banking/Receipts. Mrs. Barb Raby, General Manger / Sponsorship Mrs. Sylvia Mejier Translation Mrs. Marg. Martin Craft/Gift Store Office Assistant. Kim Kunzman ( US Accounts etc. Dept. based in Buffalo Home Staff
Extended Ministries. Since it’s beginning, the Mission has responded to special emergencies needs in countries such as: Sudan : Bosnia : Slovakia Mozambique : Mexico : Philippines : Uganda : Indonesia
Short Term Missions From 1999- 2010 AOJ Guatemala provided the opportunity for some …. 1200 People from Canada and the USA To experience Missions!