CTK Youth Ministry Spreads Love to Orphans

by Tessa Mangahas

At first, the coronavirus scare almost spooked the activity. Bur later on, the Youth Ministry’, led by its ministers Teenie de Leon and Mikee Maliksi, were able to hold their outreach activity on the Valentine weekend of February 16 for about thirty orphaned children.

Teenie and her group of twenty-three Youth Ministry volunteers spent the entire Sunday morning to spread the love among the orphans of Gentle Hands Orphanage. They had a fun time interacting with the kids, having storytelling sessions, playing games, and sharing gifts that included cash, toys, and school supplies.

They ended their visit at noontime after a hearty lunch. Teenie and the rest of the youth volunteers went home with a smile in their hearts and on their faces, with the realization that “you fed that there is always ho, in a, situation when you see these children smiling despite their circumstances. The kids may look poor, but in their own little ways, they gave back to us by teaching us sign language and learning to appreciate blessings, big or small.”

Indeed it was a happy hearts event for the Youth Ministry and the Gentle Hands orphans.