We are very excited to welcome Tongchai into our hearts! We found Tongchai through a wonderful organization that many of you have heard of called Compassion International. We hope that we will be a blessing to Tongchai and his family and likewise I know they will be a blessing to us. Please remember Tongchai in your prayers. Your love and support will help him to receive the assistance he needs to grow and develop.
Here's some information on our newest family member of Cynthia Pace Photography:
Full Name: Chatchanan Sriruangsa (tongchai)
Birthday: November 24, 2002
Country: Thailand
Project: Pan Pra Porn Sa Wang Tham Church
Personal and Family Information:
Tongchai lives with his mother. he is responsible for working at various household chores. his mother is sometimes employed as a laborer. There are 3 children in the family.
Playing cars, bicycling and running are Tongchai's favorite activities. In Kindergarten his perform ace is average and he also regularly attends church activities.
Community and Project Information:
Tongchai lives in the community of Baan None Sa-aad, home to approximately 1,200 residents. typical houses are constructed of wood and have tin roofs. the primary ethnic group is Thai.
The regional diet consists of maize, bananas, chicken, guinea pig, beef and rice. Common health problems in this area include influenza and typhoid fever. Most adults work as farmers and earn the equivalent of $60 per month. this community needs educational materials, vocational skills training and employment opportunities.
Your sponsorship allows the staff of Pan Pra Porn Sa Wang Tham Church Project to provide Tongchai with Bible teaching, health education, exercises, health checkups, opportunities for community service, tutoring, cultural activities, school and uniforms and nutritious food. The center staff will also provide special celebrations and family camp for the parents or guardians of Tongchai.
If you are interested in sponsoring a child or helping us support Tongchai through gifts, correspondence, or just prayers please gives us a call or contact Compassion International at 1.800.336.7676.
"...and whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me."
- Matthew 18:5
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Latest Letters from Tongchai
Here's a letter we got from Tongchai, for his Christmas and Birthday gift we sent him.
We are really excited that we just got our first letter from Tongchai... Please click on the image to view larger.
I would like to give educational supplies or a check for this darling little boy and his family.
WE have lots to share! I am very proud of your work in helping others.
MOM
Posted by: Linda Lorick | October 23, 2008 at 02:39 AM
Lynda,
Any donations should be in the form of a check to us or compassion international. They suggest giving money, so that people in that area can buy exactly what's needed for Tongcahi.
thanks.
Posted by: andy | October 23, 2008 at 11:15 AM