by April Jurgensen | Dec 10, 2018 | Orphan Care Issues, Updates, Ways to Help Orphans
Elijah, a boy who loves soccer and singing is one of six children. One day, while preparing dinner Elijah’s mother added poison to the food, in hopes of killing her children and relieving herself of all responsibilities. Shortly after, she left to join a cult. Elijah,... 
by April Jurgensen | Jun 25, 2018 | Ways to Help Orphans
Born into the Brahman caste, *Anaya was considered elite from her earliest days. As a member of this highest social class of Hinduism, she was assured of every opportunity. That is, until her father died when she was just a preschooler.Unable to care for three... 
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 | Feb 26, 2018 | Ways to Help Orphans
Let’s reach more orphans for Christ in 2018 than ever before. You can help by choosing one (or more) of the ways below. Choose Your Adventure Nothing grows your compassion for orphans like meeting them face-to-face and hearing their stories. Join us for one of the... 
by David Mercier | Nov 20, 2017 | Orphan Care Issues, Ways to Help Orphans
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” —Benjamin Franklin I wish I could introduce you to Peter. His life started with such promise! He was born to two parents who loved one another and, though they were poor, were motivated to care for their only... 
by April Jurgensen | Oct 30, 2017 | Ways to Help Orphans
Have you ever watched a child’s face brighten as he receives “just what he always wanted” for Christmas? The joy is contagious, as he hurriedly puts together the new train set or she tries out her new tap shoes. You can create this same excitement for an orphan at... 
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 | Sep 20, 2017 | Ways to Help Orphans
When asked why she and her sister, Lera, were at the orphanage while another sister remained at home, Dasha replied, “Because one day I went to my mother’s dressing table and played with her lipstick. She got very angry and told me she was going to take me to the... 
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... 