Child Profile of the Week!

Meet Darius from the Point of Hope!

This week we are proud and excited to introduce you to Darius Vasiu. Most children who attend the Point of Hope Development Center live in Soviet era apartment buildings that have been condemned. They lack sufficient heating, electricity, and running water. There is a single water pump in the community where the people must go to get water for cooking and cleaning. Job opportunities are very rare due to factory closures in the area, which makes it difficult for most families to put food on the table and buy clothes for their children. Some families have parents who are working in other cities to send money home and others have medical issues that make it nearly impossible to work.  If you would like to become an answered prayer for Darius you can click on the link at the bottom of this page to become his sponsor. If you want some additional information on the ACF Sponsorship program CLICK HERE.

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DREAM!

Another Child Foundation has the mission of reaching, teaching, and transforming the lives of people God puts into our ministry's path. Much of the time this happens while we serve in Romania with the kids and families we serve. Transformation also happens during the mission trip experience. ACF uses the mission trip experience as a catalyst for a person to have a deeper relationship with Christ. However, at times we see opportunities to effectively change a persons view of the world in a different way.

At the beginning of this month ACF was able to bring onto our staff a wonderful young lady who has a deep passion for Jesus as well as a determination to leave her finger-prints all over the world. I hope you enjoy reading the first of many posts from Alicia Carter!

I've been very aware lately of so many of my friends and family discovering "what they want to be when they grow up" while in their 40s and 50s. I feel so deeply honored, grateful, and ecstatic to be chosen to be the voice of hurting children and live my DREAM at such a young age! I am beyond thrilled to meet all of the precious children and all others blessed by the Point of Hope in Romania. I also anticipate my trip so I can get back to the U.S. with even GREATER passion and knowledge to be the voice of the children God has entrusted to us. For a season of my life, I was afraid to dream because so many of my dreams had not yet come to fruition. But God has reminded me that our faith and hope in Him are never misplaced! He is always working behind the scenes of our life and working "everything for the good for them that love God and are called according to His purposes." I pray this hope God offers will continue to fill the hearts of our Roma friends, and they TOO will live out the dreams God has placed in their hearts! -Alicia

ACF's Child of the Week!

Meet Claudiu from the Point of Hope!

This week we are proud and excited to introduce you to Claudiu Otvos. Claudiu was not even 3 years-old when he started at the pre-school at the Point of Hope Development Center. Claudiu continues to progress through the school year in a positive fashion. When asked what his favorite person in the Bible was he said Jesus. His main prayer request is to be healthy and well, so if you could please keep this request in your payers I am sure he would appreciate it.. If you would like to become an answered prayer for Claudiu you can click on the link at the bottom of this page to become his sponsor. If you want some additional information on the ACF Sponsorship program CLICK HERE.

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ACF's Child of the Week!

Meet Daniela from the Point of Hope!

This week we are proud and excited to introduce you to Daniela Bakos. When Daniela first arrived at the Point of Hope Center in September of 2015 she was a very shy and scared little girl. However, after just a few months we have seen her transform into a bold and sometimes stubborn little girl. We see these new characteristics as good things. When you see where these children come from and the conditions they have to endure each and every day we enjoy seeing them become the child God created them to be. The staff feels blessed to be able to help transform Daniela into a beautiful young girl and eventually into a faithful disciple of Christ who will have the ability to change her destiny and her future family. If you would like to become an answered prayer for Daniela you can click on the link at the bottom of this page to become her sponsor. If you want some additional information on the ACF Sponsorship program CLICK HERE.

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Another Child Hires Ministry Development Managers in the Quad Cities

Another Child Foundation is excited to announce the addition of two new staff members. Joan Baril and Alicia Carter have been hired as our Ministry Development Managers for the Quad Cities region. The Quad Cities are located on the Illinois and Iowa border separated by the Mississippi River. The Quad City region has a population of nearly 400,000 people. The addition of Joan and Alicia will give Another Child the ability to reach, teach and transform more lives of the children and families God has entrusted to our care.

Joan Baril

I was born and raised in East Moline, Illinois.  A life long Lutheran, I have been a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa since shortly after my husband and I married over 20 years ago.  I served as a confirmation sponsor for four years, have served on multiple search committees, and am currently a member of congregational council.  I co-chaired the capital campaign to raise funds for the new multi-million dollar sanctuary.

My husband, Stephen, and I adopted our children internationally as infants.  Now 16 and 18, I am deeply grateful for their presence in my life and keenly aware of how different their lives may have been had they remained institutionalized or without a family foundation.  Since the adoptions, I have known the time would come for me to give back to children in need.  I believe working with Another Child Foundation will provide the right match of my experience and commitment to the cause of improving the lives of children at risk.

Alicia Carter

My name is Alicia Carter, and I’m honored to be one of the new Mission Development Managers.  I was born in New Mexico and grew up in the small town of New Windsor, Illinois where I still live with my husband Bobby, 8 year old son Emery, and 9 year old step son Anthony.  I have one sister and a very large extended family.  We have always been very family oriented.  I spend my free time playing with my sons, cheering on the Chicago Bears and Cubs, reading, and enjoying family game night with my sister and cousins. 

I attend Calvary Church of the Quad Cities, where I have been a part of various short

term mission trips that have taken me across the U.S!  I was raised in a strong Christian home where I learned that we are called to serve and live as the hands and feet of Jesus.  I have volunteered in Calvary’s children’s ministries for over 15 years.  Children have always been a huge passion of mine.  Orphans and hurting children have been very heavy on my heart for many years, so becoming part of the Another Child Foundation goes right along with the passion that God has placed within my heart.  I am very grateful for this opportunity and for what God will do in and through Another Child in the days and years to come! 

The Ministry Development Manager's primary responsibilities will be to be the Voice of those children we serve in Romania by building long-term partnerships with individuals, churches and other civic groups. Once again, Another Child Foundation is honored to have these two bright and passionate ladies to our staff.  If you would like to congratulate Joan and/or Alicia you can contact them at joan@anotherchild.org or alicia@anotherchild.org

Meet Rebeca from the Point of Hope!

This week we are proud and excited to introduce you to Rebeca Dreghici. Rebeca is in the second year of pre-school at the Point of Hope Development Center. Rebeca is 4 years old. Rebeca continues to progress through the school year in a positive fashion. When asked what her favorite person in the Bible was she said Jesus. Her main prayer request is to grow up healthy and pretty (awe!), so if you could please keep this in your prayers I am sure she would appreciate it. If you would like to become an answered prayer for Rebeca you can click on the link at the bottom of this page to become her sponsor. If you want some additional information on the ACF Sponsorship program click here.

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