Grace+Childrens+Home+(+India+)

Check out the photos and brief facts about the kids at the Grace Childrens Home in India that i will be visiting in the next Holidays. It would be so cool if you could make up a letter etc about yourself and include some neat things i could give them on your behalf!!

**BEULAH age 9 years. Her father deserted the family, & mother too poor to provide for Beulah & younger brother. Came to Grace home in 2003. Sponsor: Evelyn Higgs, Nelson, NZ

ELIA age 13 years. One of 3 children of a family admitted to Grace Home in 2001 after their debt-ridden alcoholic father committed suicide & their mother could not provide for them. Recently older sister Sharon returned to the family home to care for her elderly invalid grandmother. Sponsor: Rhys & Mary Bartle, Opotiki, NZ

FRANCIS age 9 years. Younger brother of Elia, who came to Grace in 2001 along with their older sister Sharon, after their father committed suicide. At first little Francis was very sad & tearful, but with consistent love of God shown to him by Grace family, his broken heart has healed. Sponsor: JoMaria King, London & Malaga, Spain.

HANNAH age 9 years Her father commited suicide after the birth of his 4th daughter. He could not face the prospect of providing dowries for 4 girls, due to extreme poverty. Hannah & little sister Hepzibah joined Grace Home in 2005. Sponsor: Taela McCormack, Opotiki, NZ

HEPZIBAH age 5 years Came to Grace Home in 2005 with older sister Hannah, after their father committed suicide. Sponsor: Diane Stocker, Matamata, NZ

JESHUA age 11 years A new arrival in Grace Home late in 2005. Sponsor: Waiting to be sponsored.

JOHANNA age 14 years. She came to Grace in 1999 after her mother was killed in an accident at a rice mill. Later her older sister Susanna joined Grace Home, & the two sisters are very happy to be together. Recently their father died, so they have no family at all now. Both girls help with household duties & help care for the little girls.They are also very good singers, & both desire to be Pastors. Johanna does well with her school lessons also. Sponsor: Joe & Vicky Richards, Edgecumbe, NZ.

JOHN age 11. John's mother died recently & his Dad cannot care for him & little sister Priscilla. Came to Grace in 2005. Sponsor: Rachael Higgs, Nelson, NZ.

JOHN WESLEY age 7 years. Younger brother of Beulah, John Wesley came to Grace Home in 2003 after their father deserted the family. Sponsor: Evelyn Higgs, Nelson, NZ.

JOSEPH age 10 years. Younger brother of Lazarus & has been at Grace for 6 years since his father died. Sponsor: Rhys & Mary Bartle, Opotiki, NZ

LAZARUS age 14 years. He has been at Grace home for 6 years, since his father died of TB, & his mother was unable to provide for Lazarus & his younger brother Joseph. Sponsor: Friends of God Christian Fellowship, Enfield, London, UK.

MATTHEW aged 11 years. A newcomer to Grace Home in January 2006. His mother has recently died & his father is an alcoholic & unable to care for Matthew. Matthew was a heart-broken boy when he arrived, but with lots of love & care he is recovering from his sorrow. Sponsor: Matthew & Linda Fulton, Nelson, NZ.

MOSES age nearly 18 years. Moses was the first child to come to Grace Home in 1998. His mother was very transient, & Moses & his older brother often lived on the streets & were very malnourished. Moses has grown up to be a fine young man & is a great help to Pastor Ezra in practical & ministry help. He also helps care for younger boys. He hopes to go to Bible College later this year if he passes school exams.

PRISCILLA age 5 years. Younger sister of John & they came to Grace home in 2005 after their mother died. Sponsor: Ella Theobald, Mapua, Nelson, NZ.

REGINA age 10 years. From a tribal family. Father has deserted the family. A younger sibling will join Grace Home in 2006. Sponsor: Rina Shaw, Opotiki, NZ.

RUTH age 15 years. At age of 11 years, Ruth escaped from a situation of virtual slavery where she was beaten & treated very cruelly. She ran away, & was brought to Grace Home by a village Pastor. Ruth has no memory of any family, & has no clue of her roots. She has been unable to learn to read or write, but has become a beautiful, happy young woman, & a willing helper at Grace Home. She desires to be a tailor, & will soon begin sewing lessons on our newly donated sewing machine. Sponsor: Lana Morgan, Opotiki, NZ.

SAMUEL age 10 years Came to Grace Home in 2005. Sponsor: Mr Ragu Bruno, Dubai, UAE.

SUSANNA age 15 years Older sister of Johanna. Mother died in accident at rice mill in 1999, & father has recently died also. No other relatives. Susanna has been at Grace Home since 2001. She's a willing helper with household duties & caring for little children. She's an excellent school student, singer, & aspires to become a Pastor. Sponsor: Peter & Juanita Beaufoy, Opotiki, NZ.**