Mission Accomplished! - Orphanage Project

In 2009 Epping SDA Church embarked on a mission project to help the International Children’s Care Australia (ICCA) raise funds to build the school extension at the Orphanage in the Philippines.

Fundraising Events

· Triathlon—cycling, running, swimming, organised by the pathfinders, adventurers, parents and friends.

· Bible reading by the Sabbath School children.

· Sew and Tell

· Creative Activities

· Games Nights

· Cooking demonstrations

· Birthday parties

· Generous donations by individuals and local businesses

We were able to raise … $60,000 +

This was the start of the building project

Local contractors digging the foundations by hand

Some of the bigger boys at the orphanage were encouraged to help out to earn some pocket money

The home economics building on the left was donated by the Guam group

These happy children continued to use the available classrooms during construction stage.

Completion of three more classrooms.

As more money came in they were able to add the middle section to provide a sheltered play and work area for the children.

Arriving at the ICC Village in time for some yummy lunch.

Getting acquainted with the children.

Exploring the Village.

The amazing Epping team.

The Epping Group planting some friendship trees during the inauguration.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Thank you to everyone who supported this project. Mission accomplished!!