7/14/09

Update on the Children's village

Presently there are still three housemothers. They are Rose M., Rose C., and Anne. Anne replace Sylvia who was better qualified to work at the take away restaurant when it opens. There are 24 children at the village. The most recent arrival (last month or so) are Prudence, Precious, Paul, and Matilda.



Prudence



Precious



Paul


Matilda's mother is still living but Matilda has many needs that her mother could not fulfill. She was born with Spinal Tuberculosis and cannot walk. The Schwartzes have been able to help by getting a wheel chair and physical therapy treatment. Then Matilda's leg was badly burned. This was overwhelming to her mother who has two other children and a husband in prison. Matilda is now living at the village of Hope and is going to school there. This has worked out well for everyone involved.



Matilda


There will be an additional number of children coming from an orphanage that is shutting down. Cottages are being built and housemothers will need to be found with the Lord's help. Please pray that the Lord will guide each detail. As Jesus says in Matthew 19:14, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Sarah! What a unique blessing this journey is that God has sent you on. I hope you soak up every single second. Be willing to follow where God leads and to step out of your comfort zone! See what God does! Wish I could have seen you before you left. Things went crazy with my family selling our house and moving last minute.
Blessings!
Krissy

Unknown said...

My dear, your pictures are lovely. Looks amazing! I can't wait to see you when you get back, and hear about what God's done in your life because of this experience.

Love,
Ellen

The Pennington Point said...

You guys are being covered in prayer here. Enjoy your visit with the Voellers! Lisa~