The child is exposed to the Gospel through group or personal devotions and Bible studies. Memorization of verses is also encouraged that they may keep the Word of God in their hearts. Each child is taught how to pray and encouraged to personally read the Bible. Before bedtime, everyone gathers for a time of Bible reading and story telling. Sunday is spent in the church for fellowship and spiritual edification.
PROPER NUTRITION AND MEDICAL CARE
Most children who have been accepted in the Home suffer from malnutrition. Proper nutrition is given through balanced diet carefully planned by the Home. Medical and dental needs are provided by regular visits to the local hospitals and dental clinics.
Through Scholarship Program, all the children are given the opportunity to attend school. There is close coordination with the teachers in order to have good follow-up of the activities, behavior and attitudes of children in the school.
NON-FORMAL EDUCATION The children learn skills that they can use for their livelihood when they leave the Home. These include carpentry, painting, welding, construction, machine repair, electrical repair, and car driving. They also learn livestock raising including pigs, cattle, goats and poultry; aquaculture; rice and vegetable farming. It is the Home’s goal to produce its own food to be self-sufficient.
SOCIO-CULTURAL SERVICES
The children of JirehHome compete at regional sports fest competitions. They have the opportunity to perform songs, theatre, and to give their testimonies during their socialization activities and during programs for anniversaries, thanksgiving days, and farewell parties for international visitors. They are taken on educational trips to other places to widen their perspective of the world.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Intake interviews are conducted every time referrals to the Home are made. Treatment plans for each child are drawn up based on the interviews, counseling and case conferences. The Home’s Social Worker visits the parents/guardians in their homes in preparation for the children’s re-integration in the future. Referrals to professionals and coordination with other agencies are undertaken as the need arises.