Let the children come to me: God's Word for orphanages in India

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Let the children come to me: God’s Word for orphanages in India

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India has the world's largest number of orphans, estimated at around 31 million. The Bible Society of India is working with Christian-run orphanages to provide the children with Scriptures as well as shoes, blankets and school supplies. Please enjoy this slideshow and pray for this ministry - thank you!

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Let  the  children  come  to  me:  God’s  Word  for  orphanages  in  India

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India  is  home  to  31  million  orphans  -­‐  the  world’s  largest  orphan  popula=on.  Many  end  up  on  the  streets,  having  to  fend  for  themselves.  Others  are  cared  for  in  

orphanages,  a  significant  number  of  them  run  by  churches.

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The  Bible  Society  of  India  partners  with  church-­‐run  orphanages,  providing  the  children  with  Scriptures,  as  well  as  shoes,  blankets  and  supplies  to  help  them  with  schooling.

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St  Thomas  Academy  Trust  is  one  of  the  Bible  Society’s  partners.  It  runs  7  

orphanages,  caring  for  650  children  aged  4-­‐18

When  the  kids  first  come  to  us  they  are  sad.  We  show  them  we  are  there  for  them  and  that  we  love  and  care  for  

them.  Sharing  the  Gospel  is  part  of  that.-­‐  Sunita  Johnson

Their  parents  have  died,  or  abandoned  them,  so  it  means  a  lot  to  the  kids  to  know  Jesus  loves  them.

-­‐  Pastor  Masilamani  Johnson  St  Thomas  Academy  Trust  Chairman

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One  of  the  orphanages  they  run  is  in  a  tranquil  valley  in  Tamil  Nadu,  surrounded  by  rolling,  rocky  hills,  

fields  and  small  villages.  

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It  is  home  to  125  boys  and  girls.  There  are  two  small,  simple  

dormitories,  a  school  and  a  church.

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This  is  the  boys’  dormitory.  Each  child  has  a  small  trunk  of  possessions.  They  sleep  on  mats  on  the  floor,  which  they  unroll  each  night.

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The  school  is  very  basic  and  lacks  equipment  but  the  children  are  taught  by  good,  dedicated  teachers.  This  young  teacher  grew  up  in  the  orphanage  and  

returned  to  teach  here.

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Despite  having  no  chairs  to  sit  on  or  tables  to  work  at,  the  children  

concentrate  well  in  class.

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It’s  a  real  privilege  to  teach  here  because  it  really  does  

change  lives.  The  children  are  so  open  to  learning  new  things.  As  well  as  ordinary  

lessons,  we  take  =me  to  read  the  Bible  and  pray  with  the  kids.  I  believe  that  Jesus  

performed  miracles  and  that  he  will  perform  miracles  in  these  children’s  lives,  too.

 -­‐  Nancy,  headteacher

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I’ve  been  at  this  orphanage  for  six  years.  I  like  it  here.  We  get  to  go  to  school  and  church,  and  we  read  our  Bibles  twice  a  day.  I  love  the  stories  about  Daniel  best.  He  prayed  so  hard  to  God.  I  dream  of  becoming  a  doctor  one  day.  

-­‐  Shashikala,  14

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We  like  it  here  because  we  have  good  friends  and  get  to  go  to  school.  These  Children’s  Bibles  

are  great  because  they  have  really  nice  pictures.  I  love  the  picture  of  Jesus  preaching  from  a  boat  -­‐  it  looks  fun!  When  I  grow  up,  I  want  to  be  a  pastor  to  help  other  people.

-­‐  Kiruba,  13  (right),  pictured  with  his  sister,  Sathya,  10.

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My  grandmother  brought  me  to  this  

orphanage  when  I  was  five.  I  like  it  because  I  can  study.  I’d  like  to  become  a  teacher  here  at  the  

orphanage.

I  have  a  Bible  already  -­‐  in  Tamil  and  in  English  -­‐  but  I’m  so  happy  to  get  this  Children’s  Bible,  which  is  colourful  and  will  be  easier  to  understand.

-­‐  Varalakshmi,  14

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Varalakshmi  loves  to  help  around  the  orphanage  -­‐  here  

she  serves  lunch.

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“Let  the  children  come  to  me  and  do  not  stop  them,  because  the  Kingdom  of  heaven  belongs  to  such  as  these.”  -­‐  Jesus

(Maahew  19:14)

PLEASE  PRAY  FOR  THIS  MINISTRY  IN  INDIA’S  ORPHANAGES

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