Our His Hands Support Ministries Philippines team are in the Philippines this week getting updates on our programs. In one particular village, they stopped for lunch and as they ate, they noticed a young man sitting nearby. The young man sat alone, head down, not looking at
anyone, but the joy on his face was unmistakable.
Familiar with his story, the local pastor, Pastor Chris, shared it with the team. This young man
lived a fairly typical life in his small village in the Philippines. Lovingly raised by a woman known for her love
of the Lord, his only desire was also his greatest delight -- to read his Bible and attend
his home church. This was what rooted his
joy in the midst of the poverty and hardships that dogged him his entire life.
His life was typical, except for one thing.
He contracted
meningitis, which left him hearing impaired and suffering from persistent
seizures. Without medication to control
his seizures, he could no longer read his Bible or attend church. Unable to afford this medication full time,
the decision was made to ration and prioritize it drastically – their priority was for him to have access the medications at the least on Sunday mornings – so that he could attend church and read his beloved
Bible. The rest of the week, he often goes without and greatly
suffers, but his Sunday joy sustains him considerably.
“Whatever you did for the least of these, you did it for me”, says Jesus.
It doesn’t escape any of us that this young man’s name is also... Jesus.
(left to right, Jesus' mother, Jesus, and Wendy)
Moved by his situation, the team is sharing his story in hopes of finding help for this young man. The cost for Jesus to receive daily doses of
medicine is $25/month -- less than a dollar
a day. We are seeking sponsorship(s) for
this young man in any amount up to and including $25/month, simply to cover the
cost of his medicine. We desire to see
him live life to the fullest, and to experience his greatest joys without
obstacles.
Until we find a loving sponsor or sponsors for Jesus, we are accepting one time donations in any
amount, no amount too small. A starting
pledge has been received in the amount of $32, which will help him for the next
five weeks until more long-term funding can be established.
To make a one time
donation, please use the general donation link on this page. Indicate "Jesus - medication" in the notes. To commit to the sponsorship of Jesus, please contact jamie@hishandsforthephilippines.org
Please share this story to help us find provisions for Jesus.
