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it is happening<br />
alone as “fulfilling” the Great Commission. If our goal is simply<br />
to improve people’s outward status without touching their soul,<br />
then we are <strong>no</strong> different than any of the hundreds of other relief<br />
organizations out there today.<br />
The miraculous awakening in this village all began with one<br />
little boy named Nibun learning about the Lord for the first time<br />
in his life in a GFA Bridge of Hope center.<br />
And his story is <strong>no</strong>t an exception; it is becoming almost a<br />
daily occurrence.<br />
They Find Hope<br />
My eyes fill with tears of joy when I think of the tens of thousands<br />
of dear children in our centers. Through our national missionaries<br />
who serve in these marginalized communities, children<br />
find hope in Jesus.<br />
Beacons of life and healing, GFA Bridge of Hope centers<br />
are facilities established in a community where up to 200 children<br />
are able to come every day. We provide a holistic approach<br />
to their development, focusing on three main areas: the child’s<br />
physical, mental and spiritual growth.<br />
Physical Needs<br />
A GFA Bridge of Hope center is tailored to meet the specific<br />
physical needs of the children in each center. For example,<br />
our nutrition specialists determine what food and vitamins are<br />
needed at each center and fix a daily meal accordingly. In addition,<br />
for each student, GFA Bridge of Hope provides a uniform,<br />
a backpack and school supplies like pencils and books.<br />
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