by April Jurgensen | Nov 22, 2020 | Ways to Help Orphans
Have you ever stepped out in faith, believing that God wanted you to do something that makes no logical sense? You might have felt vulnerable. You might have questioned your ability to discern God’s voice. You might have met some opposition, even from those you love...
by April Jurgensen | Nov 15, 2020 | Orphan Care Issues, Updates
After Samuel’s father died, his mother married a drunkard. This step-father often abused Samuel by burning him, tying his hands and legs together and hanging him in a tree or by putting him in a toilet. After a new baby came, the food, clothing, and affection were...
by April Jurgensen | Nov 8, 2020 | Ways to Help Orphans
When our short-term team arrived at Jireh Trust Children’s Home in September of 2018, we all noticed an adorable little sleepy head resting in an older child’s arms. Given that she was only four years old and the Bangalore afternoon was steamy, we assumed it was her...
by April Jurgensen | Sep 20, 2020 | Ways to Help Orphans
When our short-term team arrived at Jireh Trust Children’s Home in September of 2018, we all noticed an adorable little sleepy head resting in an older child’s arms. Given that she was only four years old and the Bangalore afternoon was steamy, we assumed it was her...
by April Jurgensen | Oct 19, 2017 | Ways to Help Orphans
For many of us, the holidays bring back fond memories of family gatherings, thoughtful gifts and meaningful Christmas services. And whether or not we have a treasure trove of happy, warm fuzzies about the season, we strive to pass those heartwarming experiences along...
by April Jurgensen | Oct 12, 2016 | Updates
We’ve all been there. We feel like the orphan problem is so huge, we can’t possibly contribute in a meaningful way. What could one person possibly do to help when so many children are in desperate need? I’m glad you asked! As you probably know, friends of The Boaz...
by April Jurgensen | Sep 26, 2016 | Updates
I know you care about children…especially those without loving parents in their lives. I’m certain of this because you’ve helped orphans like Sathya before. And as you can see from her sweet note and precious smile, she is very grateful for that. Life hasn’t always...
by April Jurgensen | Oct 1, 2015 | Updates
Frantick lives in Vladimir Children’s Home in Russia. He is there because most of his relatives are in prison on drug charges. Three years ago, his aunt was released from jail and took her own son home from the orphanage. Though she was given the option to also take...
by The Boaz Project | Oct 27, 2014 | Updates
The Christmas season is often touted as the “most wonderful time of the year,” and for those of us with warm houses and loving families, it likely is. But for orphans, the holiday season can be the time of year when their loneliness and sorrow grow most unbearable....
