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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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