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My Father’s House International 2009 Annual Report Our Mission We are a Christ-centered ministry to children and families in crisis which: promotes th...
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My Father’s House International 2009 Annual Report Our Mission We are a Christ-centered ministry to children and families in crisis which: promotes the ministry of reconciliation, reconciling people to God and families to each other. 2 Corinthians 5:20 provides opportunities for those called to serve. Matthew 25:35-36 partners with other ministries whose goal is to facilitate hope and healing. Jeremiah 33:6

Our 2009 activities Child care– We raised funds in support of the operations of La Casa de mi Padre, averaging over $28,000 per month. Outreach to families– We contributed to the work with the families of our children through counseling, language education, and financial support. Mission teams– We sponsored four medical and construction mission teams with nearly 100 team members visiting. Community service– We continued to work in the hometowns of the children God has placed at La Casa de mi Padre.

Honor Roll of Donors Superstars (> $10,000) Drs. Scott Anderson & Dawn Forbes Atlanta Christian Foundation Corn Products, International Faithbridge United Methodist Church Dr. Jeff & Donna Forbes John Forsythe Joseph & Jan Napoli Dale & Christy Larson Anonymous Dr. Rich & Terry Stewardson

Heroes ($5,000-9,999) Richard & Enie Bourland Calvary de Taos Cave Spring Baptist Church Latin American Children’s Fund Dr. Aubrey & Esther Knight Liberty Baptist Church Mr. Edward Merry Richmond Christian Medical and Dental Association Stan Smith Events Doug Twohill Terry Youngblood

Champions ($1,000-4,999) Henry & Sara Ackermann Valia Ackermann Drs. David & Roberta Alligood Dr. Bill & Cindy Angus Phillip & Mary Bogert Frank & Marlene Bresee Brad & Bonnie Buie Calvary Full Gospel Church Douglas & Linda Carr West Michigan Christian Foundation Victoria Colaianni First Evangelical Covenant Church Joan Craven Dr. Robert & Elizabeth Cross David & Carol Dark Kaye Darone Dell Corporation Keith & Debbie Dooley Dr. Ron & Ann Elswick Dr. R.K. & Karen Elswick Dr. John & Karen Feldenzer Carl & Patricia Fike

Deanna Flora Jeremy & Carolyn Ford Fountain of Life Church Troy & Sharlene Hammond Drs. Sameh & Suzanne Hanna Nancy Hoffman Mr. Johannes Holmer Stephen & Lisa Holt Judith Horne Immanuel Baptist Church Isaiah 58 Foundation G. Scott Jonson Lakewood United Methodist Church Kevin & Beth Lane Michael & Kathleen Lautigar Chad Lewellyn Bill & Carol Marshall Patricia Maxin Anthony & Florence Mediate Midvale Community Lutheran Church James & Sandra Mitchell Gary Moore National Christian Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Gary Niebur Kerry & Nancy Nunn Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine Bruce Overton Ryan Pederson Brig. Gen. John Peters L.H. Pinson Trilby Powell Dr. Edward & Debra Read Ben & Kristin Reid Richard Ronning Bob & Phyllis Rouse Barbara Russ Adam & Erin Smith Jeffrey & Gina Speight Dr. Doug & Loretta Stafford Starfish Orphan Ministries Patrick & Gigi Tarleton Naquida Taylor Robert & Joyce Tennant The Refuge Eric Thiel Rebecca Thompson Dr. Jeffrey & Cindy Lou Todd Dr. Courtney Waldron Walsh Electric Co. Dr. Ryan Wetzel Brad & Emily Wilson

Dreamers ($500-999) Action Automotive Van Adams Neil & Vera Atkinson Jonathan & Danielle Avula Charles & Linda Bowles Rebecca Carlson Darryl Chang Nancy Charles-Parker Chestnut Mountain Church Church of Gartringen Carl Cockburn William Coleman Dr. Scott & Young Crosby Culpeper Christian Assembly David & Andrea Davis Gregory & Elizabeth Garrett Michelle Guilford Marvin & Mary Hamilton Jake & Becky Hjemvick Charles Honea Jack & Katherine Ippoliti Rabon & Beverly Jessup Beth Keen Julia Kott Melissa Lau Rory and Frances MacGregor Michael & Caroline McDowell Steven & Gloria McGriff Faye Napoli Pine Forest Baptist Church Providence United Methodist Church Kevin & Ruthann Smith Dr. Rebecca Smith Beverley Stockton Stone Mountain Christian Church Dr. Scott Strelow Nancy Tardiff William Thornton Jennifer Varughese Jeff & Priscilla Wacaster Warren & Viola Wang Richard & Janet Wetzel Keith White Jack & Paula Winn Keith Winn Donald & Susan Zinger Daniel Zinser

Builders (up to $500) Gashaw Abebe Michael & Shirley Agee Gordon & Stephanie Alexander Kimberly Alford Raymond & Patricia Andrews Virginia Arthur John Beckwith Joel Benson Bethesda Physical Therapy & Wellness, Inc. Karen Bolthouse Daniel & Kathy Brookman Daniel & Barbara Brown Bruce & Cindy Burch Susan & Dirk Burgerhoudt Cynthia & Michael Burkett Nancy Burkhardt Alfred & Rhonda Carlson George Case Marisa Casias Christopher & Janis Champion Anthony & Susan Christian Francisco & Tara Chuidian Alfred Cline John & Carolyn Cobb Commonwealth Chapel Larry Conner Jean Curtis Edmund Cussick Andrew & Lisbeth Daniele Rachel Dark Jessica Dearbury Tom and Ann DeBusk Richard & Vivikka Deloach Bonnie DeMotte Scott & Jodye Dennis Richard Disalvo Carl Dobbs Darlene Drew Evan & Lindsay Edwards Gary & Linda Evans Jeffrey Eichenlaub & Lisa Olynik-Eichenl Amanda Elswick S. Thomas & Linda Emerson Samuel Faith Dr. Philip & Vicki Fanara Donald & Anne Flansburg B. Lynne Fonner Frank & Nelda Forbes Ian Forbes Kim Ford Paul & Deborah Forsgren

Christina Foster Krista Francom Josephine Franklin Susan Fried Annie Gilmer Bryan & Kayla Glascock Ernest & Bonnie Guilliams Jack & Linda Guttman Arthur & Joyce Hammond Charles & Alice Harper Harris Bank Foundation J.E. Hartman Adella Heard Jason Heim Ariadne Hernandez Bill Hjemvick Douglas & Claudia Hjemvick Robert & Elizabeth Hoey Lydia Holmer Sunny Hong Lem Howard Lois & Elbert Huddleston Justin Hughes Mark Hunek T. G. Hutchison Mark & Ashley Iddings Carl & Michelle Ippoliti Jean Williams Jacques Heather Johnson Lois Johnson David & Joanne Justis William & Jane Katerberg B. R. Kelley Engle & Julie Kesler Megan Kesler Wilbur Klutch Daniel & Susan Kneip Joseph Knight Thomas & Mary Kuieck Dean & Lori Lapp Kenneth Layton Living Water Christian Church Daniel & Kelly Lowen Dale Luddeke John Lund Cynthia Lutz Scott & Kimberly Lyon Dr. Janet Ma Charles & Betty Maney Maxwell & Tracy Manyara Michael & Amy Marney Morgan McCrocklin Jeffrey McGill Matthew McKinney

Ways that you can serve: Pray for the ministry and the children and staff of La Casa de mi Padre. Share the ministry and the story of La Casa de mi Padre with your family, friends, or church. Support one of our missionaries, the Powell and Ackermann families. Participate in our capital campaign in El Salvador. Go to El Salvador on a medical or construction team. Give toward the operational needs or special needs of La Casa de mi Padre. To learn about these and other ways to participate in our work, contact us at www.info@mfhinternational. org or P.O. Box 20673; Roanoke, VA 24018

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Builders (con’t) (up to $500) Arthur & Jill Mendonsa Eric & Kristin Milbrandt Ralph & Pamela Miller Robert & Jerrie Moffett William Morton Dr. Kathryn Mullins David & Christine Myers John & Diane Napoli Raymond Nelson Nestlerode & Loy, Inc. Northside Baptist Church Bradley Nott Norfolk Southern Retired Mechanical Dept. Supervisors Anne Olson Robert Olson Matthew Painter Margaret Palmerlee S. Parrianen Troy Perkins Myrle & Laverna Peterson John Pineda Sylvia Plasters Dr. Clydette Powell Women of Providence United Methodist Church Edward & Sandra Quirouette

John Raczek William & Lore Read Jochen Reiser Lisa Marie Richardson Robert & Sharon Rose John & Kay Rowe Rodolfo Ruiz Allen Sandridge Paul and Julie Sanger John Sattler Mark Schairbaum Dr. Kenneth Schemmer Sharon Schofield Charlie Sheets Paul Sherar Jacelyn Shiring Allan Shrewsbury R. Scott & Laurie Sigel Kathryn Simmons Lynn & Lawrence Simpkins Andrew Smulski Elizabeth Snyder William & Catherine Sprance Mark & Elisabeth Sprinkle Nicole St. John Mark & Beth Stafford Gail Sparks Dr. Paul and Joanne Steindorf David & Nina Stoy

Karl Stulpnagel Christy Tennant Carolyn Terrell Corinne Thatcher David & Jeanlynne Thomas Isa Thompson Cynthia Tigner Timothy Titchner Holly Todd Katherine Tournell Ronel Urice T. P. Vail Susan Valk Irene Varney Sara Lewis Vines James & Susan Wabeke Beverly Walsh Jonathan & Christine Walsh Melinda Webb Kathryn & Gregory Weimer Bob & Susie Welker Brooks Willet James Willis Bob & Debbie Wilson Allen & Jill Winston Dale & Ann Wolfer Rebecca Terrell Wooten Walter & Kimberly Young William Zaunick Robert & Gene Ziemer

The Latest Addition at La Finca In October and November, 2009, thanks to generous donations from Stan Smith Events from Atlanta, Georgia and Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, a soccer field was built on our land (La Finca). On December 5, the president of Stan Smith Events, Gary Neibur, came to El Salvador to dedicate the field. The project had been kept a secret from the children, so they were surprised and thrilled to see this beautiful field and couldn’t wait to play their favorite game. In addition to the field, soccer balls, shoes, and jerseys were donated from the Adidas Company.

God Answers Prayers by: Kathryn Winn, Director of Family Programs March 1, 2010, was one of the most joyful, emotional, and downright amazing days of my 6 years in El Salvador. Daniela, 13 years old, was abandoned when she was about 3. She was left with no birth certificate, no names of parents, siblings, or other relatives, no record of hospital or general area where she was born…nothing. All we had was her first name. Daniela’s nightly prayer was, “God, please let someone adopt me, or let me find my family.” La Casa de Mi Padre is the only children’s home in El Salvador that works intensively with the biological family members of its children, constantly working toward complete family restoration in the Lord. We had been able to make contact with the families of all of the

kids, except for Daniela. After more than three years of dead-end searches, I shared my frustrations with the staff. My boss, Gary, encouraged us to intentionally pray for Daniela as a team. Within two weeks, I began receiving leads from places and people that are too crazy to detail in this letter. Within a month, Patty, our psychologist, and I were able to find Daniela’s great grandparents, a discovery which quickly led us to a large biological family that had been searching and asking for Daniella for many years. On March 1st, we were able to introduce Daniela to her family. The picture below of Daniela and her sister somewhat describes the emotions of the day. Quotes of the day by Daniela: “God listens to me.”

“ Now I can say that I have a family.” “I don’t need to forgive my mom now because I already forgave her a long time ago. She doesn’t know that giving me to La Casa de Mi Padre was a good thing.” “If I saw my mom right now, I would give her a hug.” I am confident that all of this was planned by God. He simply said, “NOW.” Please continue to pray for Daniela’s family as they begin the restoration process.

2009 Gifts in Honor of: Dr. Shravan Gaddam Dr. Michael Camardi Dr. Soheir Boshra Andrea Harrelson Kim White Dr. Ralph Whatley Deborah Craig Kathy Wolford Bob and Phyllis Rouse Bob Gardner Mark Dellinger Sam Cox Stephanie Hopkins Teresa Miller Kathy Habeeb Thomas Mann Tobias Riggs Todd Smith Judy Walker Melissa Moslow Colin Forbes Justin Knight Brad, Emily, and Ben Wilson by: Aubrey and Esther Knight

Eddie and Meagan Hasty by: Courtney Waldron Colin Forbes by: Frank and Nelda Forbes The Ackermanns by: Philip Bogert Mildred Hitz by: Rebecca Terrell Wooten

Benjamin Edwin Wilson’s birth by: Jean Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Dale Larson by: Elizabeth Snyder Brad, Emily, and Ben Wilson Justin and Grace Davies by: Bob and Debbie Wilson Mardi and Darrell Russell W.A. and Patsy Hayward Stephanie Brachman by: Julia Honea Sydney Smith by: Kevin & RuthAnn Smith

The Read family The Smith family The Johnson family The Larson family The Skube family by: John and Carolyn Cobb Scott Anderson and Dawn Forbes Jeff, Donna, Colin, Ian, and Erinn Forbes Allen and Jill Winston by: Frank and Nelda Forbes Gary and Sharon Powell by: Ralph and Pam Miller Scott Anderson & Dawn Forbes by: Sara Lewis Vines Ruth Ronning by: Richard Ronning Kevin Massie by: Richard & Susan Disalvo Paul Aguilar & Lisa Zampogna by: The McGriff family

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2009 Memorial Gifts Alden S. Anderson, Jr. Frank & Nelda Forbes Dr. Aubrey & Esther Knight Allen & Jill Winston Dale & Ann Wolfer Bertil Carlson Myrle & LaVerna Peterson Rev. Clair Hitz Carolyn Terrell Anne Merry Linda Carr Dr. Aubrey & Esther Knight Mary Jane Miller Andrea Davis Ray Powell Trilby Powell Jack & Linda Guttman Norfolk Southern Retired Mechanical Dept Supervisors Archie Preston Bruce & Cindy Burch Sylvia Pugh Carolyn Terrell Jon Read Gordon & Stephanie Alexander Dr. Bill & Cindy Angus Al & Katy Carlson Anthony & Susan Christian Dr. & Mrs. Francis Chuidian John & Carolyn Cobb Dr. Robert & Elizabeth Cross Evan & Lindsay Edwards Gary & Linda Edwards Christina Foster Krista Francom Dr. & Mrs. Brad Hilaman Carl & Michelle Ippoliti Katherine Ippoliti Dr. Aubrey & Esther Knight Maxwell & Tracy Manyara Nestlerod & Loy, Inc. Brian & Celeste Newcomb Dr. Clydette Powell Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Read Barbara Russ Sharon Schofield Jacelyn Shiring R. Scott & Laurie Sigel Lawrence & Lynn Simpkins Paul & Joanne Steindorf David & Nina Stoy Corinne Thatcher Timothy Titcher Jonathan & Christine Walsh Gregory & Kathryn Weiner

My Journey with God By: Gary Powell 2009 began with my father having just passed away and the news that my job at the Hilton Hotel would be ending in February. It was as if the Lord pulled me aside to take a walk with Him; however He wasn’t talking, just walking. My inquisitiveness as to where we were going, how much longer, and how we would be sustained was my constant petition. The Lord was silent, and the more I struggled to hear Him, the less I heard. I was telling Him my plan and not listening for His. It was a wrestling between following my will and submitting to His authority. I would no longer be leading, but rather taking direction. The transition from working for a company to that of a ministry was a real lesson of growing in faith. I had always trusted in a business for a paycheck, not depending upon others to be God’s hands of provision. This was and still is humbling. I experienced a certain independence when I worked at the hotel, verses an interdependence that ministry brings about. Now I had to “open up” before others to share my financial situation. It was easy to ask for help for the children of La Casa de mi Padre but another thing to have to ask for support for my family. This transition also meant that we had to reduce our expenses. We had to let go of material things, to live a simpler life. As we moved into a smaller home, the space forced us to give away furniture, equipment, toys, books, etc. From that experience I learned that material things are not what give us joy; rather it is the relationships/friendships that are the most important things that we possess. Without them, we are truly destitute and poor. Now I understand that we must let go of that which distracts us, our independence, and reach out to the only One that gives life meaning. Our identity is found in Him, not in positions, titles, or possessions. When Jesus sent out the twelve it was with the following instructions. Mt. 10:9-10 “Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.” And so in the coming year, I know that God is telling me that I must depend on Him and the help that He sends through others and not try to do everything myself.

Our 2009 Finances •

Donations totaling $504,612.61



Three mission trips with participants and mission trip support totaling $71,788.29



Capital campaign support totaling $28,025.13



Support for missionaries totaling $80,616.35

My Father’s House International, Inc., is a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

2009 Use of f unds 0% 2% 18% La Case de mi Padre Mission Trips Missionaries 12%

Administ rat ive 68%

Running for the Kids My name is Becky Hjemvick, and my husband's name is Jake Hjemvick. We live in Pittsburgh, Pa, and ran the Pittsburgh marathon for the first time on May 3, 2009. It was great! We decided in January we really were going to do this. That same month, my husband Jake attended a men's breakfast at his parents’ church, where the speaker spoke about how he really wanted to participate in the Iron Man Triathalon to prove to himself that he could do it, but he also wanted to use it as an opportunity to raise money for a good cause. So, my husband came home and suggested that we use this marathon to raise money for a good cause also. We had both recently been to El Salvador on missions trips with our church. We visited La Casa de mi Padre while we were there. We spent time hanging out with the kids and also did work at the orphanage. We both really felt that what was being done for the children at the orphanage was life changing for them. We decided we would

Fundraising

send emails and letters to our friends and family telling them about the orphanage and asking them to sponsor us to help raise money for La Casa de mi Padre. It was easy for us; all we had to do after that was pray that the letters we sent would have enough of an impact on our friends and family to lead them to want to give to the orphanage...and run. We are so thankful for everyone who donated and hope that even the little amount that we raised can help!

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My Father’s House International, Inc. P. O. Box 20673 Roanoke, VA 24018 www.mfhinternational.org Email: [email protected]

My Father’s House International, Inc. Board of Directors Aubrey Knight, M.D President Salem, VA Patrick Tarleton Vice President Alexandria, VA Esther Knight Secretary Salem, VA Dawn Forbes, M.D Treasurer Roanoke, VA A. Scott Anderson, III, D.D.S. Roanoke, VA Carol Dark Culpeper, VA David Dark Culpeper, VA Karen Elswick Cumberland, VA R. K. Elswick, Jr., Ph.D. Cumberland, VA Karen Feldenzer Roanoke, VA Carl Fike Oakland, MD

W. Mac Miller Roanoke, VA Ed Read, M.D. Mineral, VA Ambassadors Jeff and Donna Forbes Roanoke, VA John Forsythe Boise, Idaho Johannes Holmer Germany Paul Kuhlman Cordova, TN Dale and Christy Larson China Dan and Sonia May Yorba Linda, CA Joseph and Jan Napoli Houston, TX Bob and Phyllis Rouse Roanoke, VA Annette Ryan Atlanta, GA Rich and Terry Stewardson Anaheim Hills, CA

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