WE APPRECIATE YOU!
MERRY CHRISTMAS & THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING CHRISTMAS FOR RESIDENCE OF LIFE CHILDREN FOR 13 YEARS!
Mailing Address:
ABINA Ministries,
P.O. Box 294,
Deming, WA.98244
abinaorphanproject@gmail.com
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
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Hello….
Thank you for your interest in ABINA’S updates.
Since 2010, our donors have provided much needed home furnishings and appliances to the orphans’ homes at Residence of Life (RdV) in Grecia, Costa Rica…
2020 will be our 12th mission trip to serve the children in Grecia and Atenas, Costa Rica. Please join us and/or keep checking back for more!
To date, our donors have provided a dental fund for children’s braces, a microwave, an industrial sized fan for gymnasium, three freezers, five refrigerators consisting of … two industrial sized refrigerators, one apartment size, one office fridge, one domestic kitchen refrigerator, three heavy duty washing machines (2 with 10 year warranties) , an indoor ball and bike rack, a swing-set (gone missing😒), 20 custom made beds (10 bunks) with 20 mattresses, two sectional couches (2018 Mission) , plumbing materials, home maintenance (screen repairs) trampoline repairs, etc., donations of clothing, shoes, household goods, craft and party supplies, Christmas and birthday gifts, patronas for child sponsorship, everyday care needs for orphaned children and opportunities for volunteers to experience life changing experiences through Tico culture, Spanish language practice and life through the eyes and hearts of children in need.
*-LABOR OF LOVE-*
J & C Bert/ABINA Ministries
ABINA means, “A Blessing In A…..”
We purposely left the end open to allow a place for you to bless abandoned and at-risk children in Central and North America.
Thank you for your of generous contributions to the children through ABINA Orphan Project Ministries….
Your giving has played a vital role in preparing permanent family-style group homes for un-adopted children.
The first home ABINA helped Residence of Life re-model was located in Atenas, Costa Rica. After the lease was up on this home, Residence of Life purchased a home in Grecia, Costa Rica. This home is for children under the age of thirteen. This year in Grecia, 2018, a second home was established for ten teen-age girls.
We trust God’s Plan for their future is one to prosper them; to give them hope, love, and something no one can take from them, “the love of Jesus Christ.”
Thank you for helping provide relief for children who were removed from harmful environments and at risk of becoming victims of unthinkable criminal acts!
It is a blessing to know that the children now sleep comfortably in their beds, in a safe home and do not have to worry where their next meal will come from. They no longer have to wonder who will love and care for them. Their new mom and excellent caregivers see to it that the children’s everyday care needs are met, that they attend school and church regularly and have good friends in the community.
To God Be The Glory!
Believing that All Things Come From God and for His Purpose, we want to thank our donors and friends for your part in His Plan.
The need is great, and there are many more children in waiting for a home to call their own, and Lord Willing, our goal to help Cherie build 10 group homes will become a reality. What’s needed most are prayers for financial support to purchase of land in which to build the homes on.
Colette & Jeremy Bert
ABINA ORPHAN PROJECT
P.O.Box 294 – Deming, WA. 98244 – 360-220-7110
LOOKING BACK……
2013 THE CREW: a sample of what we do….
BEFORE: 
AFTER:
ATENAS Home : THE ONE WASHER LOOKS LONELY!
ABINA ADDED A/C FOR FUTURE MACHINES!
Lamb by Barbara Jorgensen (RIP) for matching children’s field trip tee-shirts project.
CHERIE AND COLETTE here …Two heads are better than one, we think!
In 2016 we are celebrating our 6th year of New Beginnings and Blessings …
CHECK OUT OUR recent updates, click on the link below….
Celebrating 6 years of New Beginnings and Blessings!
Mission #19 ABINA MINISTRIES COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP 2023
This mission trip will allow our team of six to meet and pray for the new generation of children and caregivers at ROL.
Our purpose is to determine how our ministry can best serve their future needs, and share the Love and Joy of Jesus Christ.
Our 19th mission is appropriately named…
“A Blessing In A Beach Bag 2023”
If you would like to bless an orphan with this very practical and much needed bag of supplies, the cost per child is $25.00 (U.S). Your tax-deductible gift will serve them well during their 2023 summer vacation. Summer in Costa Rica begins Dec 15th.
Each child will receive a colorful drawstring bag, with a personalized laminated bag-tag, their own beach towel, sun glasses, swim goggles, swim wings for toddlers, hair scrunchies, flip-flops, comb, beach ball, sunblock, water bottle, inspirational message/ Bible verse and a snack for their ride on the bus.
You can donate via our secure PayPal link. 100% of all donations are spent on the children @ Residence of Life
https://www.paypal.me/ABINAMinistriesm
Money Orders, Cashiers or Personal Checks Mail to:
ABINA Ministries P.O. Box 294, Deming, WA. 98244
abinaorphanproject@gmail.com
ABINA MINISTRIES is blessed with a Godly team of men and women to help guide us in fulfilling God’s Great Commision and missions.
Our all volunteer Board of Directors provide their own resources and time to bless children without parents in North and Central America.
Colette Bert, Founder of ABINA Ministries & Board Member since 2010. Mom of three, Grandma of four, Christian Wife, Retired Travel Agent (IATA) & Missionary.
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.” Psalm 28:7
Jeremy Bert, Cowboy, Retired Merchant Seaman, US Naval Vietnam Veteran, Missionary, ABINA Treasurer Joined 2010.
Husband, Father, Grandfather. “My wife, Colette, is a very special lady, and the love of my ‘earthly’ life. Todo lo puedo en Cristo que me fortuleza.”
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!( Philippians 4:13)
Sherril L. Lex, Assistant Secretary-Board Member Since 2012
Mom and Grandmother to two granddaughters, Christian, ABINA Secretary, I love seeing the Lord’s “suddenlys” – the unexpected blessings that happen out of the blue!
“Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things that you do not know”. Jeremiah 33:3 ❤️
Janice Palmby – Prayer Chair, Board Member Since 2019.
Hi! ❤ I am God’s Daughter, a Mom, Grandmom, Neighbor, Friend & ABINA Board member.
Is. 61: ..because Yahweh has anointed me as a messenger to preach good news to the poor. He sent me to heal the wounds of the brokenhearted, to tell captives, “You are free” & to tell prisoners, “Be free from your darkness.”
Ashley Bert, ABINA Secretary, Public Notary, Board Member Since 2020
Proud cat mom of three cats, Wife, Orthodox Christian, Public Notary and committee chairperson for Abina. I love seeing the lords work that has been done for the children in Costa Rica and I am looking forward to making my first visit there soon!
“Have mercy on me, O God. According to your great mercy. And according to the abundance of your compassion, blot out my transgressions. Psalms 51 :1-3
Jake Bert, ABINA Prayer Chair, IT Tech, Board Member Since 2010.
I am an Eastern Orthodox Christian , committee board member and ABINA tech support. I have been with ABINA since it’s conception in 2010 and participated in several of the mission trips. I look forward to visiting Costa Rica and helping out as often as I can.
One of my favorite scripture is; 1 Tim: “For there is one mediator between God and man, Christ Jesus.”
Charlene Bishop, RN., ABINA Vice President Board Member Since 2019
Mom, Wife, Mimi, Christian, Adventurer, ABINA Board Member since 2019.
I am proud to be part of ABINA. I love the way this amazing organization joyfully serves children in ways that remind them that they are loved.
Let all that you do be done in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Taryn Smith – Board Member since 2019, ABINA Logo Artist and Treasurer-In-Training.
Member Since 2010.
Christ Follower, Accounting Student, ABINA Board member since 2019. I have loved being apart of ABINA as it is an organization that is faithful to share the gospel and genuinely wants to help and show Christ’s love to all! I had the privilege of going on a mission trip to Costa Rica in 2019, and I can’t wait to go back again!
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
Russ Agnew, Prayer Chair, Mountain Man, Board Member Since 2016
1 John 4:9 NLT“God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him.
Psalm 68:5 tells us, “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.”
Thank you for helping make a positive impact with your generous contributions and donated items. We were able to deliver a suitcase full of newer clothing to Sharia’s Closet #1 on June 30th. Three cases of each diaper size 5, 6 & 7 and wipes have been delivered in July, August, and September 2022.
Summer of 2022~
Because of you we are celebrating in joy and thanksgiving, all of God’s amazing work thorough ABINA Ministries with Sharia’s Closet….
On July 2nd I was able to attend Sharia’s Closet expansion (3rd location) in San Marcos, California; North San Diego.
Sharia’s Closet has 3 locations. The first Closet is in El Cajon. The second Closet
is located on Broadway in downtown San Diego. The third Closet is located inside the Justice Center in San Marcos, California.
If you are in San Diego and would like to donate to, help or talk to Sharia’s Closets, I will be happy to introduce you to the founder, Shamine Linton.
If you would like to help ABINA Ministries, https://www.paypal.me/ABINAMinistriesm
please contact me at abinaorphanproject@gmail.com….
Prayers are always welcome!
ABINA’S Board members are currently working on our 12th Annual, “Costa Rica’s Orphan Christmas”… Stay tuned for more on how you can bring hope and light to the 25 children who call Residencia De Vida their home.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
ABINA Ministries Mission #15 is Excellent News!
Mission #15 will run from Feb. 2022 thru Feb 2023, as voted on by our Board of Directors, for Sharia’s Closet’s 3 locations in San Diego County.
Not only are our donors (we call Angels) contributing a monthly supply of diapers for children in crisis; THE BIG BOX STORE (that sells gas) gifted ABINA a cash donation for the purchase of one free month supply towards our 2022 “Blessing In A Diaper Drive”…
WE say thank you so much generous ANGELS and THE Big Box Store; you make great hot dogs and diapers/wipes!! 🥰
A BLESSING IN A BED, TEN AGAIN, REFLECTIONS…..
We did it!
ABINA Ministries 2016 Orphan Project
In 2016, our Costa Rica mission’s goal was to build ten more beds for the expansion of (RdV) Residence of Life’s home #2, Casa de Timoteo, a group home for ten teen children.
We are grateful to all who participated in this project and look forward to what God has in store for ALL future projects.
Anyone with a heart for helping ABINA’S Christian Ministries and the children at *RdV, please ask how you can help or join us on our next mission.
A blessing in a 12 passenger van with a roof rack to transport the wood, to build 10 new beds…
Jeremy, hard at work!
Team work with Jeremy and Brad…..the making of the beds at RdV.
THANKS TO OUR DONORS….
ABINA’S Swim FIESTA has become a tradition for the orphans at RdV!
The children enjoy every minute, as do the caregivers who deserve to have some fun, too!
This video is being shared for the benefit of all those who help fund, support, pray for, care for and love the orphans in Costa Rica.
(click on the swim fiesta link below)
SWIM FIESTA /abinaorphanproject
Blessings to All,
Nosotros Ammamos,
Colette & ABINA Ministries
We are home after a successful mission trip to Costa Rica!
PURA VIDA
ABINA BEDS!
There is no place like home, but our hearts remain with the children in Costa Rica.
Because of your generosity and the support from other ministries and volunteers, 20 children call Residence of Life their home.
VAYA CON DIOS
For 11 years, donors and volunteers have blessed ABINA Ministries with opportunities to serve the children in Grecia and Atenas Costa Rica!
Each year the Lord provides a way for our non-profit to raise the funds needed for our annual mission. Each mission allows us all, a chance to help orphans with their personal care and home furnishing needs.
Every day, we trust God to direct our paths, and breath new life into all we do and all who feel called to be His hands and feet!
Con Mucho Gusto….
Some reflections and photos of previous mission trips:
Back in the States, upon our return home, we began preparing for ABINA’S 3rd Annual Chili Challenge at BBR. With the help of our volunteers and board members, we were able to get everything done in time for the event.
ABINA’S yearly fundraiser, held on July 19th, raised enough funds to buy the orphan’s home a larger size refrigerator. The new appliance will be delivered to the children and their care-givers before Christmas.
The new freezer was purchased by ABINA donors, in Costa Rica, as a part of our mission trip in April 2014.
One of life’s simple pleasures, a new freezer! They didn’t know it was coming until the truck pulled up into the driveway!
Spring Mission Trip To Residence of Life, Atenas, Costa Rica;
Jeremy and Colette traveled to perform maintenance on the bunk beds and kitchen cabinets built in 2010/11.
Several of the kitchen cabinets, kitchen table, and one child’s bunk-bed. We were able to rid the furnishings from the termite infestation and spray for six months protection.
The funds used to replace the infested wood was paid for by ABINA’S donors.We tried to take photos to show you how important this mission was. If we had waited another year, the bed would have been a total loss. We learned that in the future, all of our wood work will need to have a preventative applied to them, on a regular basis. One application lasts six months. We will be back!
THE TERMITES HAVE BEEN BUSY!
ABINA BEDS ARE THE STRONGEST PIECE OF FURNITURE IN THE HOUSE…..!!
DAMAGE DONE FROM TERMITES ENTERING IN THROUGH ONE OF THE SCREW HOLES!
IF YOU SEE THIS UNDER THE BED, YOU CAN BE SURE THE TERMITES ARE BACK!
DISGUSTING!
A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR COSTA RICA FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS, MAUREEN AND JOSE….
WHILE THE CHILDREN WERE ON THEIR ABINA SPONSORED EVENT, JOSE AND MAUREEN WERE HELPING JEREMY REPAIR AND APPLY TERMITE PREVENTATIVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND LOVE FOR THE CHILDREN!
THE CHILDREN LOVE TO HELP WHEN THEY ARE ABLE TO….
ABINA DONATIONS WERE USED TO RESTORE AND REPAIR THE CHILDREN’S FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE…THE TRAMPOLINE!
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Every nonprofit organization has unique challenges and opportunities. The first four years of our growth and changes, reflect the realities and decisions we have had to make.
We give thanks to God for allowing ABINA Orphan Project Ministries to to grow and become ABINA Ministries, Inc, a recognized non-profit 501(c) 3 public charity. We are committed to His Great Commission and mission to be a conduit of blessings for North Americans to provide for abandoned, orphaned, and UN-adopted children in Central America.
Thank you ALL for choosing to help ABINA’S volunteers bless the children at Residence of Life.
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:27
Your cash donations, contributions, moral and personal support, prayers, time and participation in our annual fundraiser has provided a safe and loving environment for six children who are NO LONGER abandoned and abused~!
In one year’s time, Cherie McCullah has successfully managed her residence, her hired help, volunteers, and the demands of the health department.
The six children have adjusted to their routines with their new school, church, their community activities and friends.
Opportunities often come disguised as obstacles……
Last year, Residence of Life celebrated their first anniversary and second Christmas in the home you helped ABINA Ministries remodel. Unfortunately, this was to be their last Christmas in the home. The land-owner presented Cherie with a notice to vacate the property by April 1, 2014. The up-shot is that a new home will allow Residence of Life the change needed for growth. Although the rent will cost more than what she is paying now; we trust God will provide ALL that is needed.
What is required for Cherie to do next is move to a at least a four bedroom with three bathrooms home, on 1/4 acre of land in the Atenas, Costa Rica area. She is interested in a rent to own option, for a home that fulfills the 14 page health department rules and regulations.
The Girl’s Bunks x 3
Our 2014 mission was to dismantle and move all the ABINA funded furnishings, and home improvements to a new home.
Before we arrived in Atenas on March 11th, the home Cherie was planning to move to, fell through. Thankfully, her current home’s landowner will not be returning to Costa Rica on April 1st, which has allowed Residence of Life time to find a new home.
In the meantime we, Jeremy and Colette, are on our ninth day of working to confront the termite infestation found in the children’s beds and kitchen cabinets.We have replaced the damaged and infested wood on all but one kitchen cabinets, sprayed to prevent more damage and sealed the new pieces to protect from further infestations. Tomorrow, we hope to be finished with this project!
One thoughtful donor provided ABINA enough money to sponsor a fun event for the children, This included lunch at the Cariari Mall, and an afternoon of swimming at our home away from home, The Adventure Inn.
A real treat for the children and care-givers.
One of our simple pleasures after a hard days work; watching the sun go down…!
COSTA RICA MISSION…
As always, our projects are on-site and are planned around a school break, either Christmas or Spring in order to accommodate students and families who are able to travel with us to Costa Rica. All willing hearts, strong backs and volunteers who are not afraid to get dirty are welcome to join us…
Washington State Mission…..
BBR’S 3rd Annual “Buck-$-Up for Orphans Chili Challenge”
July 19, 2014
Mark your calendars! You have time to perfect your favorite chili recipe. We have added a new category for the “BEST SALSA.” ABINA’S funds are raised through our yearly fundraiser, USPS Mail and/or through our online PayPal link to be found @ https://abinaprojectministries.com/2013/03/21/donate-now-faq/ or http://wp.me/p26AMe-ap
About the only thing we can not take with us….the children’s hand prints will remain as a reminder of their new beginning.
We invite you to view our previous projects, subscribe to our blog, view our new mobile app, and contact us for more info.
Email: abinaorphanproject@gmail.com / Web: http:www.abinaprojectministries.com / Mobile: http://m.abinaorphanproject.com
ABINA Ministries is a 501(c) 3 public charity created to be a conduit of blessings for abandoned, orphaned, and un-adopted children in Central and North America. Our mission is to provide occasional relief to children left without their first line of defense, their parents. ABINA Projects are funded by tax-deductible cash contributions from donors, with the help of volunteers who offer their time, skills labor, and prayers.
ABINA MINISTRIES, INC – P.O BOX 294 – DEMING, WA 98244 – 360-220-7110
As you can see, we have our work cut out for us….
2014 PROJECT in REVERSE!
BEFORE……
DURING…..
And AFTER!
As our 501(c)3 project guidelines require our charity to do, ABINA maintains our donor-funded projects (furniture, etc) to assure ALL we offer will continue to benefit its recipients (children)…In this shelving unit’s case, all the termite infested wood was removed, the pantry shelves rebuilt, retreated and resealed. The area it is attached to was cleaned by RdV volunteers and the cabinet(s) reinstalled to be just like new! NO more bugs, my lady! May ABINA donors blessings continue to be “A Blessing In A New Beginning…” according to God’s Will, and to His Glory Forever!
Jesus goes to the heart for salvation,
the mind for renewal, and the body for purification.
“Carry each others burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
We are here for only a moment, visitors and strangers in the land as our ancestors were before us. Our days on earth are like a passing shadow, gone so soon without a trace. —1 Chronicles 29:15
Blessings come in all shapes and sizes. Prayer pillows, new sheets and mattress protectors were provided by ABINA donors for the refurbished children’s beds…
What will matter is not what you bought, but what you built. What will matter is not what you got, but what you gave. What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught. It is not about your competence, but about your character. It is not about your success, but about your significance.
Sisters in Christ Jesus…
“For by grace you have been saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
not as a result of works, that no one should boast.
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works,
which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” – Ephesians 2:8-10
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