True Religion: Care for the Orphans

As we entered the Children's Home in SE Asia, the children all came forward to greet us. I spoke to them in English and this young man, P, answered me in perfect English with the most beautiful smile I have ever seen. Over the next 8 days, every time I saw him, I was drawn to him, seeing the joy of the LORD in his smile.

On Sunday afternoon, I had the opportunity to sit with the children, sing songs and dance, and hear their stories. P came to the Immanuel Home in 2007 at 6 years of age. He said at home he had no clothes, no shelter, and no food. His father had died and his mother remarried. His step-father rejected him and sent him to the streets to live. (Remember, women and children have few rights in many countries). A local Pastor in the mountains brought him to the Home as a small child. He said he was so happy to be at school and to learn about Jesus. (He calls the Pastor at the home/school/church "Daddy", so thankful for all that Daddy does for him). He wants to be a Pastor when he grows up! He is already a "missionary" as he shares the love of Christ through his life and smile.

There are 37 children in this home, most abandoned by their family (or true orphans or the father or mother has died).  These children can be sponsored through TCWM Sonshine Kids for $30 a month.