by April Jurgensen | Dec 3, 2018 | Crossing Cultures, India, Kenya, Russia
One of my favorite things about my job is that I get to visit friends around the world and worship the one, true God together. In anticipation of Christmas, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the holiday traditions Christians observed in each of the...
by April Jurgensen | Nov 26, 2018 | India, Orphan Care Issues, Updates
Abigail held her textbook in her slender hands, stroking the spine. She smiled broadly as she turned it toward me, revealing a cover that looked much like every other textbook I’d seen. Unlike most students, Abigail didn’t view the text as dry or boring. She didn’t...
by April Jurgensen | May 21, 2018 | India
Recently, we let you know about an opportunity to provide a home for the orphans of Bethel Home in India. These boys have been sleeping on the floor of a church hall and have had no place to put even their few belongings. You responded so generously that on our recent...
by April Jurgensen | Mar 19, 2018 | India, Ways to Help Orphans
When I first met the boys of Bethel House, I was amazed by their polite demeanors. As I heard their stories, I was astonished. Some had been kicked out of their homes by step fathers, only to live on the streets for months or even years before finding kindness and...
by April Jurgensen | Dec 18, 2017 | Crossing Cultures, India, Kenya, Russia
One of my favorite things about my job is that I get to visit friends around the world and worship the one, true God together. In anticipation of Christmas, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the holiday traditions Christians observed in each of the...
by April Jurgensen | Dec 11, 2017 | India, Orphan Care Issues
For the most part, I’d say we’d all agree that education is of great value. I mean, I realize that some of us would poke holes through “standardized education,” and many of us think schools could be improved. But when it comes to breaking a generational...
by April Jurgensen | Aug 3, 2017 | India, Updates
The generous supporters of The Boaz Project have been used once again to answer the heartfelt prayers of those caring for orphans. You’ve provided funds for a permanent, safe home for the Agape Fellowship Children’s Home. Below, Pastor Tonglen expresses his thanks....
by April Jurgensen | Aug 2, 2017 | India, Updates, Ways to Help Orphans
Thanks to our faithful donors like you, more than $6,000 has been raised to help with a vehicle for House of Joy! And it looks like it’s a good thing… After writing you all about the tragic death of Bangiri because of a lack of transportation to medical care, another...
by April Jurgensen | May 18, 2017 | India, Updates, Ways to Help Orphans
The news sucked the air out of me. How could she be gone so quickly? A year ago, Bangiri still lived at Daya Vihar. She had learned a lot of English, enjoyed playing games with the other girls there and considered Joseph and Christy her parents. Her smile could light...
by April Jurgensen | Dec 31, 2016 | India
We’re 90% of the way there! The clock is ticking toward the new year. Don’t forget to make your tax-deductible donation, providing a home for Agape Fellowship! So far, our generous donors have given $78,300 toward a permanent home for Agape. But we still need...
