Ministry to the Silo Orphanage, Surakarta, Indonesia

Around 30 kids were there and a team of youth from Bukit Sion Immanuel Church helped us organize and get connected to the Orphanage Silo, in Tuwangmanggu Surakarta, Indonesia. We gave rice, oil, noodles, vegetables, fruits, and other foods that would be good for two months. We also gave some gifts and school supplies to the orphans. The orphanage is a Christian orphanage, managed by a couple. The wife happened to be the daughter of the founder. They have an inspiring story about the orphanage. They are housing muslim kids who are abandoned by families and these kids get schooling from the orphanage, once they finish, they go out and live life with a purpose, as Christians. Most of these kids still go back, visit, and recognize what the orphanage has done in their lives. Let us continuously pray for the couple's ministry. We have seen that it is not easy for them. By God's grace, they will be able to get through the challenges.

Helping an Indonesian Church Stand in the Ricefield

As we know, Indonesia is a muslim country. In some areas, Christians are still being persecuted. There are many stories gathered from the churches and missionaries in this part of the world. KOOSJ contributed to this church for the facilities and additional funds for the buying of that lot in the picture. Let's keep on praying for this church, which is built in the middle of ricefield and it has an interesting story. When the pastor pioneered it, people thought he was crazy. But now, after over seven years, the area where it was planted is now getting more civilized, as buildings are also being built around it. We are hoping for a revival in this place in Jesus name.

the piece of land at the back of the church that they are praying for.

Indonesian Pastor and Family (with Ps. Baltz from the Phil at the right)
saying thank you for the KOOSJ contribution for this lot

Jeremiah speaking about the contribution of KOOSJ to the church.

With the church's youth and the Head Pastor

at the entrance of the church

front view of the church

Christmas Gifts to Grade One Schoolers in Anislag, Albay, Philippines

The team had the opportunity to minister to the grade 1 schoolers in Malobago Elementary School, Anislag Albay.

These kids are from families who were relocated because their houses were either wiped out by the typhoon or runoffs from the nearby volcano (Mount Mayon).

The kids received goodies and foods from KOOSJ. Mahalo!

Mission to Nepal for the Earthquake Victims

We have extended help to an ophanage school in a badly damaged slum area in Pokhara, Nepal.  Note that they are using a lantern in the third picture below because power had been cut off.  

We also helped some brothers in Ghorka, Nepal. We helped families here where most of the structures had collapsed in the earthquake and where they were getting little outside help because of their remote location.

KOOSJ also participated in the "Operation Mercy Relief" in Ghiling Village of Ghami VDC Mustang, Nepal

"Ghiling Village, located at around 3500 meters above the sea level, is one of the ethnic Tibetan populated regions that have been severely affected by the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, which is te hardest hit in whole Mustang. As being in the remote areas, became isolated and not being given priority in relief operation because of their identity. People either lost their houses or have houses unsafe to live in due to severe damages. They are then staying in the open field being exposed by the extremely cold weather of the highly elevated Himalayas..."

Here's another note that they sent us: