by April Jurgensen | Apr 8, 2019 | India, Updates
“We were confused and almost lost our hope, but your gifts brought us a new hope. Thank God. We don’t know how to express our happiness; we are very much thankful for all the concerned donors who are kind to us.” –Pastor ChristopherMany of you read the panicked emails... 
by April Jurgensen | Mar 11, 2019 | India, Ways to Help Orphans
When Arun (affectionately called Appu) was just six months old, his father died. Within a few months, his mother remarried, hoping to gain the security that often eludes widows in India. But the new stepfather refused to provide for Appu and became cruel toward... 
by April Jurgensen | Feb 25, 2019 | India, Ways to Help Orphans
I could almost hear the panic in his voice, even though I was just reading a message on Facebook. “They want to take our boys,” he said.Over the years, we’ve watched Pastor Christopher go through a lot. We stood by him as his landlord kicked him out because he didn’t... 
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 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... 