We are in the air somewhere above the Atlantic right now on our way home. As usual, the Lord has reminded us of His love in many places and many ways. The Children of Love Foundation continues to take care of children who otherwise would not be receiving daily meals, education or love.
Six months ago, someone called the foundation to ask if they could take 4 children. This is usually too many to come at one time. One child, in particular, though struck at the heart. A little girl, just over two and a half years old, was just 13 pounds. The question continues as to how this can happen in a civilized society. Six months later, this little girl is healthy, gaining weight, happy and full of smiles. It is with extreme thanks to the Lord that you listen to this now three year old, lead 24 other children in prayer.
It is also with thanks, that we watched as two brothers and their older sister get baptized. These three children never knew their father and their mother has passed away. No extended family could take care of them. These three now know what a family can be like and have learned about Jesus. They are studying Luther's Small Catechism and memorizing Bible verses.
What an example these children set as they pray at meal time and bedtime. They join together to pray for each other, for their helpers and for us! They pray each day for those who support the foundation through money and prayer. They pray each day for the guidance of a loving Heavenly Father. They thank Him for the salvation they know that Jesus Christ has provided them.
Honduran society is not the United States. The government struggles with how to move people up a ladder that doesn't yet exist. They cannot afford to educate everyone. They cannot afford to bring companies in to their country. They cannot afford to provide everyone with clean drinking water. The people in turn see little for their futures other than getting food for today and some shelter.
Who would have thought there would be excitement over getting a drink from the faucet? In a place where everyone must buy water because the wells and city water are not safe, the new water purifier at the foundation is a true blessing. A new drinking fountain where the children can drink anytime they want is amazing! Now to work providing this resource to other homes in the community. Christ Lutheran in Perry, GA began with providing the system to seven homes!
So where do you start? The only answer that I can come up with is to start with the Word. These people need to know the God who loves them. They need to understand that they can live in joy even in the midst of their circumstances. They need to know that the Lord will provide for them as they care for each other.
Please pray for them. Look at the
pictures of these children. Come back to this blog as we continue to share information about the needs of these children and the country of La Paz. Watch for details about how to provide drinking water systems. Bible books for the children. Educational supplies. Funding for staff. Scholarships for mission trips. Funds to buy land and build a worship facility. All these things to share God's love and to share the Gospel. Watch here.
