Contact Information:
GFTC, INC
P.O. Box 7430
Kingsport, TN 37664-7430
Children in the preschool learn the scripture, songs, how to read... they are fed, and given the Gospel in the impoverished
Cidade Leste area of Teresina, Piaui.
Grace for the Children, Inc. (GFTC), is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization, formed to minister to and meet the needs of children in Brazil, South America. GFTC was founded in 2004 and its vision is share the love of Christ by meeting the physical, educational and spiritual needs of children and families in impoverished places. Since 2004 we have partnered with a Brazilian non-profit organization (TALITA) to build a preschool for children and a church in the Cidade Leste community of Teresina, Brazil. Teresina is the capital of the state of Piaui, one of the poorest states in the Brazil, and the community we are working in is full of children and families with many needs. As well, we have partnered with Pastor Paulo de Souza, to assist him as he ministers on the easternmost coast of Brazil in João Pessoa. Each year GFTC supports the ongoing ministry of the school and church in Teresina, supporting thepastor and teacher, providing supplies, costs to build and upkeep the facilities, as well as planning annual or semi-annual trips to visit the school, see the children and Brazilian partners, and visit the homes in the community.
Grace for the Children, INC has no rented office space or overhead except the time and effort spent by our volunteers and board. Even with the communication barriers, the distance, and impossibilities of this actually coming to fruition in our human eyes, we have seen time and time again that God is faithful, and that our partners are authentic God-fearing servants of Christ who are effectively ministering in the area. We have seen that the effort, time, and money spent in this project have been used wisely in making this dream a reality! We serve an AWESOME GOD! He is at work in this effort. We are thankful that the Spirit of God is leading!
GFTC
Board of Directors
Will Tompkins, President
Kathy Banks, Sec-Treas
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