The Good Life Club program is based on the words of Jesus in
John 10:10, “ The thief comes to kill and destroy; but I have come
that they may have life and have it abundantly!” The word abundant
is so big and full... only Jesus can truly meet all of our needs in
an abundant way. In whatever ways we are able, we hope to bring love
and faith, along with tools for a good life, body and soul. These
include teaching, primarily bible lessons and healthcare, songs and
games, and a school pack for the teachers.
Continuing school while in hiding. Saw Wah
Der, Jan 07.
Karen child at the burned ruins of her home.
Jan 07.
Chin refugees.
Letter from a Partners team member helping
the FBR to train Good Life Club counselors:
“Yes, I know what that feels like,” said Kaw Bla Sei. “My mother
and I were captured by the Burma Army when I was 5 years old. For
a whole day they dragged us through the jungle without any food
and water. Then they let us go. After that happened I was always
afraid. It did not go away until I turned 12.”
The group I was speaking to was the Good Life Counselors. They
are the men and women who will focus on the needs of children when
they, together with the rest of the relief team they are a part
of, enter a village or an IDP site. “Why are the children important?”
I ask them. “Because they are the future!” is the answer I get back.
“What is the most important quality you need to serve the children?”
“We must love them.” On their journey to the villages and hide sites
of the displaced people, they will try to find ways to meet both
the physical and spiritual needs.
After a class is over Kaw Bla Sei says, “A while ago I found four
children aged 4 to 10 wandering aimlessly around a village. They
did not have any parents. I helped them get to a refugee camp where
they were taken in at an orphanage. They are all doing really well
now.”
Saw Kiaw has chosen to follow Jesus’ calling to serve the little
children, and I believe there will be a real, special prize for
people like him. Until then he will be busy looking for children
in need.
Kids Packs
- small comb and mirror
- a box of children’s chewable vitamins
- 2 children’s toothbrushes
- fingernail clippers
- a small toy
- a drawing or photograph of you or your group
- a postcard from your city or state with a verse of
scripture
Mom and Baby Packs -
- small fingernail clippers
- multi-vitamins for mom
- pediatric vitamins (not needing refrigeration)
- 2 sets for baby including cap, hand mitts, shirt (not
a onesie)
- a teether - a drawing or photograph of you or your
group
- a postcard from your city or state with a verse of
scripture
Shipping Information:
Thank you for your help in sending the packs to us. At this time,
it is still not possible to send charitable bulk shipments to us.
Please send standard household/gift size boxes with the description,
“household/personal goods” on the customs form.
Send packs standard airmail (USA: not to exceed 79 inches length/
width/girth) to the address on the back of this booklet, with the
name, “GLC”.
