by April Jurgensen | Dec 31, 2018 | India, Kenya, Ways to Help Orphans
Do you ever get sentimental on the last day of the year? I often find myself reflecting through the challenges God has brought me through, the blessings He’s given, the hopes satisfied and those deferred in the last 12 months. I always hope that I’m a different... 
by April Jurgensen | Dec 24, 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 | 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... 
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... 