MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS

PHOTO 1 YUM YUM GREAT FOOD
PHOTO 2 TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS?
PHOTO 3 LOTS OF BALOONS!
PHOTO 4 SOME OF OUR LITTLE ONES
PHOTO 5 CHERYL LEIGH TURNED 13 ON THE 23 DEC.
PHOTO 6 UPDATED PHOTO OF TOME AND ELIZABETH

Elizabeth Mother and Father sponser Christmas party for street kids.

How happy these children are with a little food and a simple toy for Christmas.
What a wonderful way to close a year of great activities and wonderful blessings.
Thank you for your love, prayers and support, may you all have a blessed Christmas and a very prosperous New Year.

Elzabeth's Mother and Father sponser Christmas parties

Some of the children showing off their new toys, Elizabeth prayig for the children,setting up the toys for distribution, voluteers preparing the food for the children, They posted a sign saying thank you.

wyatt family visits HFTVM

The Wyatt family from Powder Springs Ga. visited HFTCM for several days in November along with a family fried Rex. During a three day period they blessed the people of October 20 the children of HFTCM at the Ministry house in San Lucas and the street people at the MM house in Guatemala City. The Wyatts blessed with the distribution of about 250 bags of food including, beans, rice, cereal, milk, flower for making tortillas,sugar, salt,and candies. They also presented pinatas in all of the communities they visited. What a blessing for so many poor people especially the children.
The photos show Mothers receiving bags of food, the smallest ones with the Pinata,Tom and Elizabeth praying for the opening of the activity, a shot of all of the bags of food ready for distribution and a great shot of a wonderful family full of love for Jesus.

CHILDREN ACTIVITY

Hundreds of Children came to help us celebrate Interational Childrens day.
A lot of prayer was said, much singing, a lot of games and of course food.

Bud Williford constructing the new Church and Alfredo one of our workers

 

FOLLOW UP

THIS JUST IN:
AS A FOLLOWUP TO OUR POST LAST WEEK ON THE FOOD SHORTAGES IN GUATEMALA AND THE EXTREME SITUATION WITH SOME OF OUR CHILDREN.
PLEASE MY CHRISTIAN FRIENDS I AM ASKING FOR A SPECIAL OFFERING TO HELP US DO OUR PART IN THE NAME OF JESUS!
BLESSINGS
TOM A



Thousands in Guatemala face food shortages, UN says
Source: CBC News
Posted: 09/13/09 12:54PM
Filed Under: World
Thousands of families in Guatemala are desperately short of food after a combination of dry weather and poor soil has resulted in the failure of corn and bean crops in the east of the country, a United Nations official says.
Guatemalan authorities said the food lack is said to be greatest in a "dry corridor" in six provinces, a region that has had little rain in recent months due to the effects of El Nino. About 25 children have died of malnutrition in the region this year, authorities said.
Up to 54,000 families who live in the corridor are affected by the scarcity. High food prices are exacerbating the situation, the UN World Food Programme said.
The Red Cross said Friday that its staff in Guatemala are getting ready to draw up a plan to deal with the food shortage before launching an international appeal for funds. Aid workers said they want to determine the scope of the problem first.
Josette Sheeran, executive director of the World Food Programme, said in a statement from Rome on Friday that the food shortage is of "deep concern" to the UN agency, which has already distributed food parcels to more than 400,000 people with the help of local authorities.
"Women and children have been caught in the vortex of this hunger crisis and are in a desperate struggle for survival," she said.
Last week, Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom declared what he called a "state of public calamity" in a bid to elicit funds from other countries.
"This will help access resources from the international community that are generously offered for this type of situation and to mobilize national resources more rapidly," Colom said in a statement issued from Guatemala City on Tuesday.
More than 90 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition were admitted to hospital in the province of Jalapa in August, three times higher than the same month last year. And of the 117 children taken to hospital between January and July for malnutrition, 17 have died, the World Food Programme said in a report last week.
In Guatemala, a country of 13 million people, 50 per cent of children under age five suffer from malnourishment.
The World Food Programme said the food shortage has been intensified by low food stocks due to previous crop losses, as well as falling exports, foreign investment, tourism revenues and access to credit.

Bud Williford setteling in at HFTCM.

Bud Williford has given His heart to Hearts for the children ministry. Bud will spend the rest of September working at a variety of jobs to help Tom and Elizabeth with the daily activities at HFTCM. Bud will spend 40 hours of one on one Spanish classes. He will return to HFTCM some time early January 2010 with intentions of serving for a longer period of time.Bud is the first of the new vision volunteers HFTCM and it's board members envision will come to Guatemala for long term service at HFTCM and take over some of the day to day work from Tom and Elizabeth. It is an exciting time for Bud and HFTCM. Please keep him in prayer.

Ernie Marton and Elizabeth Allan leading to the Lord

At a recent Friday morning Church service and breakfast for the street people at the HFTCM Mary Magdalena house in Guatemala City Ernie Marton and Elixabeth Allan lead 5 souls to Jesus. "Praise God"

Scott Williford from GA. presents a leadership conferene

Hearts for the children ministry sponsored the 2Nd. annual men's conference in Guatemala. This years Theme was LIVING THE MESSAGE. Scott brought his brother Bud, and Ernie Marton, who over 4 days delivered inspiring and uplifting messages. There was awesome praise and worship music led by Juanito, a contact of HFTCM, perfect interpretation by brother Diego Cruz another contact of HFTCM. The Holy spirit moved in powerful ways over the 4 days and the conference ended on Sunday morning with a wonderful breakfast and a powerful celebration. Last year we had 15 to 20 men attend this year we had somewhere up to 45. We are looking forward to this as an annual event and have a vision of some day having hundreds of men from all over Guatemala come and prepare to be Christian leaders of leaders in Guatemala. There were many who testified but one stuck out. A young man from Mount Zion Church testified that His boss wanted him to work the second night but the young man insisted he had a men's christian conference to go to, the boss said that if he did not stay to work he would loose his job, the young man replied so be it. "Praise God" The young man did not loose his job.
We thank God for servants like brother Scott: The other photo is of some of the men praising our Lord

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

The food lines continue to grow at HFTCM: The Mary Magdelena house in Guatemala City is stretched to feed the lines.The same situation at the Ministry House in San Lucas where up to 150 children come to eat.

Hungry children and mothers

Dear friends in Christ:
Christian greetings in the name of Jesus from beautiful Guatemala!
Many of you have heard and read about the drought in Central America this winter season and particularly in Guatemala. Our Country relies on the rain to begin in May and continue through to the end of October. Without that rain our crops that sustain most of the population have withered this season.
To complicate this, the global financial crises have put a huge pressure on the budget of Guatemala. Add this to a continuing surge in the exchange rate of the US dollar to the Guatemalan Quetzales now standing at Q8.30 for 1US dollar, compared to one year ago when the exchange was Q7.75.
All of this has resulted in a very high unemployment rate and greatly reduced the national disposable income.
You have probably heard about the extreme hunger that is affecting our children. Our National Hospitals are saturated with under nourished children.
As we at Hearts for the children are struggling to maintain our food programs for the children, widows and single Mothers and our street people, we are not sure how much longer we can sustain these programs. February of 2009 was the first month that indicated our financial support was beginning to fall. The first four Months of the year saw a drop of %3o, now in the Month of September we are faced with a %65 fall out. It is very hard for Hearts for the children ministry to even think about aborting these food programs and disappointing so many Mothers, children and street people who have come to depend on HFTCM for at least one good meal a week.
To this extent you realize that the Allan family has been affected by these financial crises also.
Weather experts are predicting a continuing dry winter and if that happens Guatemala will be faced with a severe long term hunger situation. The Ambassadors to Guatemala from The USA, Sweden and Canada are urging the President of Guatemala to declare a national state of emergency.
Tom Allan is asking all of the faithful to weigh in on this critical situation. First for prayer, along with a special offering.
Jesus called his disciples to him and said “I have compassion for these people; they have been with me a long time and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way :”(Matthew 16:32).
Thank you for all you do for Him and us and may you continue to experience the full blessing of god’s grace and love and if for some reason we are not able to communicate before Jesus returns then, we will see you in heaven.
Sincerely in Christ,
Tom, Elizabeth and Cheryl Leigh Allan
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Bud Williford on his way to Guatemala to serve at HFTCM

Putting on the “GARMENT of PRAISE” - Isaiah 61:3. I am praying that it’s the season for me to join others in Guatemala expanding God’s Kingdom.

While having struggled with addictions most of my adult life, I am now experiencing the freedom that only comes from knowing Christ. A freedom He wants all of us to have regardless of the individual struggles that life sometimes brings.

Just a few months ago I joined a mission team from Riverstone Church for a very short week in Guatemala. I expected to return with a greater appreciation of my life in the U. S. but never expected to experience such a different and much more understanding of how “HUGE” God really is. I do not have the words to describe my experience. I only know that its time for me to give.

“Hearts for the Children” is a terrific ministry that preaches, teaches, feeds and clothes many in need. They are looking for capable bodies and witnesses for Christ help them in their mission. By the grace of God, I now have a chance to return to this beautiful country where these beautiful people live extremely simple lives.

I will be leaving the first week of September and staying for approximately 30 days. This trip, I pray, will reveal more specifically His purpose for me there longer term. It will be a time for learning and serving. I believe that God has a plan for me there and I pray that you will be led to support me and this ministry.

My budget for the trip is as follows: Transportation $450

Room and Board $600

Ministry support $500

Total $1450

I have already raised enough to cover the bulk of my transportation. Any extra I raise will go directly to the ministry. Please pray for this effort and if you are lead to support me financially make your tax deductable contribution to: forWord Partners, Inc.

2836 Landing Way

Marietta, Georgia 30066

Please do not write my name on the check but simply include a note indicating your support toward my trip. Thanks and God Bless you!

Bud Williford

"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10

street people church Guatemala City

Three males came forward to give their lives to Christ at out street people Church at the MM house in Gautemala City. July 24 2009

Kids for Christ Club

Photo 1 Time for prayer
2 It's chicken chow mein this week
3 He won a car this week
4 Wow! I was so hungry!

Elizabeth Allan

This is an urgent prayer request for Elizabeth Allan at Hearts for the children ministry in Guatemala.
About a week ago Elizabeth fell ill and could not get out of bed. Being very dizzy, sweating, feeling cold ,shortness of breath, numbness around the mouth and tunneling vision. It took several days to get a proper diagnoses. Vertigo takes a long time to cure. She is on some very strong medicine and needs a lot of rest to help the body recover. The air and blood flow to the brain is slowly increasing.
To say the least she is out of action for a while.
I ask that all are called to intercede for this wonderful servant of God
Thank you
Tom and Cheryl Leigh Allan

Interns

This years interns Andi Hollway,Hannah Letson from Montevallo Alabama and Darell Frenette of Montreal, Canada saying good by at the Airport in Guatemala City after 2 Months of great work for our Lord at Hearts for the children ministry.

A hearts for the children street kids activity

Marvin his and his wife lived on the streets of Guatemala city for many years. They have come a long way by the grace of God, no more drugs, alcohol. They now have a 4 month old baby girl. We managed to find them a place to live although most would call it a shack, but it is home with a roof over their heads. As you can see HFTCM supplies basic food for this family when it can.
The basic weekly food basket costs $10.00 per week. If you can help please let us know.
Your prayers are needed for this family who have a good start. Praise God.

A hearts for the children street kids activity

On Saturday afternoon July 18th. Tom Allan took about 55 street kids to a park to enjoy a day of soccer and a picnic. All of these kids are homeless and are in need of love, encouragement and opportunities. Getting them off of drugs, alcohol and other antisocial activities is a hugh task. The first step is developing trusting relationships. it was a great day, a lot of fun and great food.
Photo 1 The game is on!
Photo 2 it's a goal!!!!
Photo 3 cooking on the grill.
Photo 4 Thank you!
Please pray along side of us for these great kids that we can share the light of Christ with them.
Many come to the Church service at the MM house on Fridays but we need to do more.