St. Mark received a beautiful thank you note from the Care Home Children in Hyderabad, India. Terri Rider, a PC(USA) Mission co-worker, was involved with this ministry, and St. Mark committed to support them. PW has sent the children “pillow case dresses;” a picture of the children in their dresses is on PW’s table.
This home cares for 60 children that are at risk and live in the slum. Some are orphans that live with relatives and have no single place to call home. Others have abusive or neglectful parents. A husband and wife team run the home with staff.
The home provides the children a safe haven from the violence played out every day on the streets; it is a place that the children go every day after school, where they can be comfortable to relax in the safety of adult supervision that genuinely cares for them. They are taught Bible stories, learn of Jesus, learn how to pray, hear scripture, and learn children’s Christian songs. Students get help with their homework, or for the students whom are not enrolled in school, the couple teaches the younger students during the day.
The older girls whom are not enrolled in school are taught stitching, so they can find work to earn better wages. If they did not learn this skill, they would be a day laborer – hauling bricks on their head, digging ditches, sorting through trash piles, or cleaning toilets with their bare hands. All the efforts made by the Children Home is working toward giving each child the hope of a future in this life and into eternity.
The home provides the children a safe haven from the violence played out every day on the streets; it is a place that the children go every day after school, where they can be comfortable to relax in the safety of adult supervision that genuinely cares for them. They are taught Bible stories, learn of Jesus, learn how to pray, hear scripture, and learn children’s Christian songs. Students get help with their homework, or for the students whom are not enrolled in school, the couple teaches the younger students during the day.
The older girls whom are not enrolled in school are taught stitching, so they can find work to earn better wages. If they did not learn this skill, they would be a day laborer – hauling bricks on their head, digging ditches, sorting through trash piles, or cleaning toilets with their bare hands. All the efforts made by the Children Home is working toward giving each child the hope of a future in this life and into eternity.
During the time there, the children will receive a hot meal made from fresh ingredients. For some, this is their only meal during the day. The Children Home is not self sufficient. Because this home is in a slum village, the parents cannot afford to make any payment. The children freely receive the meals, services and supplies (school supplies, blanket, jacket). The mission committee also thanks St. Mark for your continued support of this impactful mission that is changing lives. Clarice Hutchens
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| Packing the dresses to go to India with Terri on the right |
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