August 19, 2008
Progress
One busy day down and three to go. Today was very exciting for us. We provided bicycles for two pastors, bought three scales for beggars, bought medicine for various lepers and beggars, and bought a sewing machine for the orphanage. Perhaps most exciting for us is the chicken farm at the leper colony. We were able to buy 2700 chics for the farm along with essential medicines and food to ensure healthy adult chickens. After three months the chickens will be full grown and can be sold for a good price at the market enabling them to turn around and buy a new batch of chickens as well as have extra left over to go into the leper community. We will also be able to provide 5 Kilograms of rice for almost 300 widows which will last each of them for 15 days. Tomorrow we are waking up very early to go to a pastor's house so we can help fix the roof and make the home livable again. In the pictures you can see the bicycles, the sewing machine, and the woman and her family who are in charge of the chicken farm at the leper colony. Also included is a photo of one of the orphan girls standing in one of two rooms in which all 40 girls sleep. Next to it is a picture of their new sleeping quarters which we have been able to help set up. They will hopefully be able to move in to the new building in a month or so. Thanks so much for your generous response. The money has stretched a long way and has had a huge impact in many lives.
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7 comments:
You go, guys! I am so excited about all that you are accomplishing in such a short amount of time! It is so cool that the chickens will keep reproducing and generating income long after you are gone.
I bet you are just as blessed in giving as the people are in receiving. Shine on!
Ben's Mom
Oh the beautiful smiles of those whose lives you have helped become more secure and self-sustaining. The smiles I loved the most were your smiles -- the joy is palpable! Thank you for allowing us to share in your joy and in the joy of the people you have blessed. I pray your last days there will be filled with love, fellowship and celebration for all God has done as you have served His name. I also pray that you have a safe trip north.
Leslie (TM)
You guys are doing an awesome job making the world a better place. We are praying for you and for the people you are ministering to. We are enjoying your blog and read every word and check out all the pictures.
Be safe!
Steve and Nancy Haan
(Tommy knows who we are :)
Proverbs 31:8-9
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
This, you are doing!
Proverbs 22:9
A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
I am amazed at what God is doing and so happy that you are all a part of it. Thank you for sharing what is going on and inviting us to be a part.
This surely is the Good News.
I love that truly are being the hands and feet of Jesus. What an incredible opportunity you have. We are praying that God continues to open doors and provide in miraculous ways.
Hey guys!
I'm so excited to see what you guys have been able to do and I'm praying for you all! Seriously, this is exactly the sort of thing that I was hoping you guys were going to be able to be a part of, and I'm stoked to see how much of a blessing you have all been able to be to those around you. I hope that God is continuing to give you His peace and rest in the middle of all the craziness. Can't wait 'til you're all home. Peace!
Dan
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