and different tribes (with different traditions and rites).
were incarcerated. A simple act like a hug or a listening ear makes a huge difference to these children.
• Grow to trust God more, in my spiritual disciplines, and in adjusting to new surroundings.
• Do as the locals do.
What are some of the activities the Champions Homes do, on a daily/ weekly basis, to help the children build character?
As I reflect on this awesome fouryear journey, I could say it is worth it. The best moments are times when I interact with the children: playing, running with them, and eating together. That’s where I get to know them – their background, dreams, strengths, and weaknesses.
Sister Cal-Lin: In order to raise them as Champions, we emphasis and deliberately include three values into everyday life:
Sister Rita: One of the most touching moments was a time when some of the girls asked Steven and I and if could they call us father and mother. That was when I realized how important our presence was because some of them were raised in singleparent homes or had parents who
• Be a Learner – Be willing to learn,
• Love and Honor God – To know and encounter God by having a personal relationship with Him;
work hard, and excel in all aspects of life; and
• Be a Leader – Use their unique leadership style and giftings to make a difference wherever God places them.
A simple act like a hug or a listening ear makes a huge difference to these children.
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