Show me how to love like you, have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks yours
Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause
http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/h/hillsong_united/hosanna.html
This has been our prayer; our song as we have prepared for this trip
YET
when it actually happens...
tears stream...
you are
NEVER.
THE.
SAME.
Today was an unexpected hard day. We were planning to run the VBS camp for the children today so we gathered our materials and showed up. We had told the children the day before, that we would be taking pictures of each of them so come looking their best. Hair slicked, pretties on, smiles big and nerves showing; roll was called and 48 pictures taken. (Our desire is to make some special gift for each of these children with their picture and name. If you can help, let us know!)
48 program children but 56 children were present. PROBLEM. We only had enough materials (miraculously because we NEVER counted or even knew what we were getting ourselves into upon packing for Agra) for 52 children. A tough decision was made that morning, but the children who were on the program's waiting list were asked to leave.
NO! That's not what we intended, our presence and lack of resources were going to have an end result of watching 8 children put on their shoes and walk through the gates and be asked to leave. Livi couldn't hold back the tears. "Mommy, don't make them leave!" Even Rich and Edie, who had fallen in love with this dear one, pleaded that they would sponsor him right then and there if he could just stay.
No. The Pastors knew the culture, they knew if rules were bent the gates would be flooded with faces wanting to be added and a riot could break out. Parents would be furious that their child was not included.
These brave, dear ones were doing all that they could to fight back the tears. Americans were here, they saw our arms loaded with bags and bags of hidden treasures to be revealed throughout the day. They knew we were bringing new fun and gifts galore and they were being asked to leave. Yet, they stood there trying their best to smile and act unmoved.
I do believe God allows us to feel and see the pain so that we can be touched to move and act. Dear friends, don't let these eight, plus the other 42 waiting children be shut out behind the gate ever again. Won't you consider sponsoring a child? We can attest to the life-changing miracle of hope it will bring!
Break my heart for what breaks yours
Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause
http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/h/hillsong_united/hosanna.html
This has been our prayer; our song as we have prepared for this trip
YET
when it actually happens...
tears stream...
you are
NEVER.
THE.
SAME.
Today was an unexpected hard day. We were planning to run the VBS camp for the children today so we gathered our materials and showed up. We had told the children the day before, that we would be taking pictures of each of them so come looking their best. Hair slicked, pretties on, smiles big and nerves showing; roll was called and 48 pictures taken. (Our desire is to make some special gift for each of these children with their picture and name. If you can help, let us know!)
Look at some of these precious ones!
NO! That's not what we intended, our presence and lack of resources were going to have an end result of watching 8 children put on their shoes and walk through the gates and be asked to leave. Livi couldn't hold back the tears. "Mommy, don't make them leave!" Even Rich and Edie, who had fallen in love with this dear one, pleaded that they would sponsor him right then and there if he could just stay.
No. The Pastors knew the culture, they knew if rules were bent the gates would be flooded with faces wanting to be added and a riot could break out. Parents would be furious that their child was not included.
These brave, dear ones were doing all that they could to fight back the tears. Americans were here, they saw our arms loaded with bags and bags of hidden treasures to be revealed throughout the day. They knew we were bringing new fun and gifts galore and they were being asked to leave. Yet, they stood there trying their best to smile and act unmoved.
I do believe God allows us to feel and see the pain so that we can be touched to move and act. Dear friends, don't let these eight, plus the other 42 waiting children be shut out behind the gate ever again. Won't you consider sponsoring a child? We can attest to the life-changing miracle of hope it will bring!
Waiting Child...
Waiting child...
Waiting child...
Sarouv
NOW SPONSORED!
Proud sponsors: Rich & Edie Aerni
Never to be shut behind the gate again!
Waiting child...
Waiting child...
Waiting child...
Waiting child...
Sonam
Here is her information, she too is from the Agra center we visited.
Neeraj
Here is his information, he too is from the Agra center we visited.
Sponsor a child today!
Sponsorship can begin through the website information or we can help!
Sponsorship of a child in any of our programs costs $37/month if paid by check. Sponsorship by automatic electronic withdrawal (credit or debit card) is only $35/month.
Children’s Homes: Sixteen Residential and Day Care Centers are places for destitute street children ages 3-18 to hear the Gospel and receive food, clothing, medical aid, education, English classes (so they can compete in India’s economy), and shelter. Approximately 1000 children are enrolled in our centers/homes.
We have been watching your blog and are delighted to see the many ways you are blessing others. Such sweetness to see the love of Christ freely given to children in need. We are praying for you all and thank you for sharing your trip with us!
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Oh, Jenn...I can't imagine how hard it was to watch! Praying for you as you are the hands and feet of Jesus...
ReplyDeleteOur hearts break with yours Jenn, Jon and family. We have a young man that we sponsor through India Transformed and we would so much like to meet him someday. James 1:27 came to mind when I was reading this post. We are praying for you all!
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Praying for you every night at 8:00 pm our time!!! Your family is on my mind and heart! Praying that you all draw closer to the Lord while you are there. God bless your efforts and serving hearts!
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