When looking at the needs of people, we often focus on physical needs such as alcohol addiction, or those released from prison in need of employment or a place to stay to be in a healthy environment. And we are here to help meet those needs. But spiritual needs are also important. And this is where the Ministry of faithful Kings and Priests and the Paula Reyes Foundation comes in to offer a helping hand, both physically and spiritually to those in need.

In Belize, the lack of jobs is a major problem. Many people are unable to finish or even start high school, and lack the necessary skills and opportunity needed to thrive in their community. The need to develop programs and collaborate with others is necessary, and the resources to fund them is also of great concern.

The Paula Reyes Foundation specifically works with the prisoners in the Belize prison to provide their basic need and minister to them along with the Kolbe Foundation that runs the Rehabilitation program in the Belize Prison. We distribute tracks, books, and the Bible. We also help prisoners communicate with their family.

Another area of need is assisting single parents with young children. During the summer we engage in outdoor activities and take them on outings for ice cream and do artwork with them. Simple things like talking with them, making cookies, etc. make them feel loved. At Christmas, wrap gifts with them and teach them the story of Christmas.

We also assist in Biblical training and, as Certified John Maxwell Trainer, we incorporate his Business and Personal development training program.

As we meet their physical needs, the door opens for us to minister the word of God to them, and enables them to hope again. One amazing side effect is that as we minister to their needs, we find that we also are blessed.