Equipping Young People for Christian Service and Leadership
WOULD YOU SEND A CHILD TO CAMP?
Children, growing up in Latin America, are far less likely to have a camp experience. The vast majority of children come from families of low or poverty level income.
Donaldo of Colombia says:
“I would love to attend the 2019 national camp in Colombia (June 20). But, I have a difficult family situation and I can’t afford paying for camp.
My mom left us 3 months ago and my dad is unemployed. I decided to work to collect money for camp, but my savings had to support my family. I am relying on God’s help.”
Donaldo is one of those children in need of a campership. Learn more in our latest newsletter. Click HERE.
Icthus is a life changing ministry for young people. It is a club-like program which builds Christian character and promotes active learning among children and youth in Latin America and beyond!
"Bring up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
GUIDE TRAINING UPDATE
Guide training is essential for extending quality ministry to children. Thanks to the help of Icthus Amigos like you we’re doing guide training in many countries. We’re pleased to report that in April Icthus did 10 training workshops in Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Cuba.
Read more HERE.
WATCH WHAT ICTHUS AMIGOS HELPED MAKE HAPPEN IN EL SALVADOR
We are excited to share a short video from 3 new groups that just started in a church in El Salvador on Easter Sunday. The 3 Icthus groups are: LITTLE FISH (ages 4 to 6), HEROES (ages 7 to 9), and LEGIONAIRES (ages 10 – 13).
The pastor of this church, Rev. Miguel Angel Mejia said: “What happiness to know that our children are learning in such a special way. Thank you to those who have made it possible for Icthus to start in our church. Congratulations! Let's reach more kids."
MARCH NEWSLETTER
Heroes, Legionnaires, and Icthus Youth (sixty children) were promoted after completing a significant part of their respective programs. Don “was present” via video to congratulate the graduates. You, as an Icthus Amigo, are a part of celebrations like this all over Latin America.
Click HERE to read more.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Thanks to Icthus Amigos like you we were able to hold an important 5-day International Conference in July. Thanks to the Lord it exceeded our expectations.
ICTHUS IS 54 YEARS OLD
Pictures of the first Icthus Group in Guatemala in 1964
54 YEARS!
It all started on July 20, 1964 when a missionary encouraged a college student to start a club for the kids. The missionary was John Shackelford, director of Monte Sion Christian Camp in Guatemala. The student was Don Weisbrod on a 6-week mission trip to Guatemala from San Diego First Presbyterian Church.
From that humble beginning the Lord has grown and extended this ministry to many countries and over 100,000 yount people...
See More about the 54th birthday
INFORMATION SHEET
Click the link below to view the Icthus brochure - Information Sheet. You can download it and print double sided in landscape to share this ministry with others. Icthus Brochure.
Starting Icthus in New Churches
Maria Rosario from Honduras
Maria Rosario Millares, who helps her husband pastor the Living Love church in Cholutca, Honduras just completed her first Icthus training.
She said, “This is just what we were praying for. We didn’t have dynamic or innovative things to do with our kids that would reinforce the Word of God in their
hearts. But now we do. And we can reach more kids in this city.
“Satan fights to damage, trap and get kids away from church. But, with attractive strategies, like the ones Icthus uses, we can transform the lives of our kids, and also support the transformation of our society. We believe it will be so!”
Early Icthus Kids wearing the first Icthus uniform. Guatemala 1965
HOW ICTHUS STARTED
See pictures and discover how Icthus began. Clicking here.
To see what Icthus is doing today check out the rest of our website.
The first Icthus Camp
Plan for an early Icthus tent
It was 1964.
I was 21 years old with just a smattering of Spanish when I began to develop the first Icthus group in the small town of El Progreso, Guatemala. One thing I wanted was for the kids to
have a camp experience. No one could afford a tent and probably none existed in town... continue...
In Memory of John Shackelford
John Shackelford, mentor, co-founder and long-time supporter of Icthus went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 29th, 2014.
God used John to challenge Don Weisbrod to start the Icthus ministry in 1964. Over the years he has played a crucial role in Icthus and mentoring many Icthus leaders from Latin America. John was also a pioneer of Christian camps in Latin America. Not only did John found a Christian camp and program model in Guatemala that helped to start similar programs in other countries.
Click Here for pictures and testimonies on John.
Click here to see what John and Don Weisbbrod said about starting Icthus
Enable Children to experience Icthus for the first time!
The ministry of Icthus depends on a many people who donate their time, resources and ideas because they believe in the power ministry to young poeple.
Click to learn about creative ideas for being invoved and helping more children have.
Gifts to Icthus are tax deductible according to IRS regulations. We are members of and subscribe to the high standards of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
P.O. Box 306 CA 92609 Telephone: (626)222-2167
Email: Don@IcthusKids.org
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ShareWhat long term Icthus Supporters say about Icthus:
"Icthus makes a difference in the lives of kids."
"When children's behavior and outlook on life changes for good, grow in leadership, parents are drawn to find out the reason. Countless families have committed their lives to Christ through Icthus in many different countries in South America. Now it is starting to spread to Africa and soon we may see it spread all over the world. Truly a vision of God."
"Icthus is changing kids' lives and their families all over the world! God is using this ministry in amazing ways. Join the club and help with your donations to touch even more lives!!!"
"Icthus is a complete discipleship program fro for Kids. Many have grown into leadership in Icthus and their community . It is truly God inspired and continues to be blessed by Him."
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