Hello to all,
I spoke to Mr. H last night for the last time prior to them getting on a plane and coming home to the U.S.. We are so excited to see them, all the pictures and video of the trip. The trip has been nothing but amazing as we hear from afar across the satellite and land line what God has done in a far away place.
The children have gotten a Doberman for protection and play so that will be very much fun for them to take care of and enjoy.
I thank you all for your prayers for them.
In Christ,
Jeff
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
UPDATE FROM INDIA!!!
Hello to all,
Had a call from Jim last night full of good news. Jim and Lori are both feeling much better after Pastor D. gave them some home remedy medicine for their stomach bug. However, Jim is battling some pretty bad heat rash on his torso, however Pastor D. to the rescue with another home remedy. Pastor D. is kind of the local home remedy man of the area, so Jim and Lori are in the good remedy hands of Pastor D. Meanwhile they continue in the great hands of Christ as they have visited a few village churches.
One Pastor they visited was the recipient of a bicycle we purchased for him some 3 years ago, so it was fun for them to meet the pastor and see God's provision at work. However, another Pastor who's name is John is not in very good health. He is only 37 and has a malignant brain tumor which has been operated on 3 times. He has lost half of his memory in the process and is not doing very well. He has a wife and 3 children, so please pray for them all.
Jim stated that the children songs are written by Pastor D's daughter and that they are better than any American children's songs he has ever heard. There is one particular song that every night before bed, the children go up on top of the roof and belt it out for all to hear. I can not wait to see and hear this on video.
Sounds like Lori has memorized all the children's names and is enjoying them greatly. She can not wait to get back in tell Kristie face to face all that she has experienced.
We love you all...
In Christ,
Jeff
Had a call from Jim last night full of good news. Jim and Lori are both feeling much better after Pastor D. gave them some home remedy medicine for their stomach bug. However, Jim is battling some pretty bad heat rash on his torso, however Pastor D. to the rescue with another home remedy. Pastor D. is kind of the local home remedy man of the area, so Jim and Lori are in the good remedy hands of Pastor D. Meanwhile they continue in the great hands of Christ as they have visited a few village churches.
One Pastor they visited was the recipient of a bicycle we purchased for him some 3 years ago, so it was fun for them to meet the pastor and see God's provision at work. However, another Pastor who's name is John is not in very good health. He is only 37 and has a malignant brain tumor which has been operated on 3 times. He has lost half of his memory in the process and is not doing very well. He has a wife and 3 children, so please pray for them all.
Jim stated that the children songs are written by Pastor D's daughter and that they are better than any American children's songs he has ever heard. There is one particular song that every night before bed, the children go up on top of the roof and belt it out for all to hear. I can not wait to see and hear this on video.
Sounds like Lori has memorized all the children's names and is enjoying them greatly. She can not wait to get back in tell Kristie face to face all that she has experienced.
We love you all...
In Christ,
Jeff
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Update from India!!!
Hello to all,
Well the phone rang again last night and it was Mr. H. Sounds like they are having a blessed yet somewhat difficult time, as they both have some stomach flu stuff. Sunday service went very well and Mr. H was asked to speak and I am sure it was wonderful. Lord willing they were off to one of the villages to visit others, however that depended on their health. Sounds as though the needs are great, especially for a generator to keep things running when the power goes out 2 times a day. Mr. H is pricing generators, so I am sure this will be an area to pray concerning The Lord providing support to bless the children home with a generator. Please keep them in your prayers.
In Christ,
Jeff
Well the phone rang again last night and it was Mr. H. Sounds like they are having a blessed yet somewhat difficult time, as they both have some stomach flu stuff. Sunday service went very well and Mr. H was asked to speak and I am sure it was wonderful. Lord willing they were off to one of the villages to visit others, however that depended on their health. Sounds as though the needs are great, especially for a generator to keep things running when the power goes out 2 times a day. Mr. H is pricing generators, so I am sure this will be an area to pray concerning The Lord providing support to bless the children home with a generator. Please keep them in your prayers.
In Christ,
Jeff
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Mr and Mrs. H (our friends) arrived and are doing great!!!!
Hello to all,
Tonight is a night I will never forget. The phone rang at about 10pm and all I could think is "Is it Mr. and Mrs. H calling from India". Well, it was and they are at Bread and Life and are doing wonderful. Kristie and Mrs H. shared tears on the phone as Mrs. H shared how precious the children are at the home. I spoke with Mr H. and he stated that Pastor D is taking great care of them.
They woke up this morning in a surreal state that they are in India at the mission. Even for myself and Kristie it is a surreal moment to know that they are at the mission that God has been caring over for the last 3 years.
Mrs. H stated there are many needs. So we will all be looking forward to their return and report of what The Lord is doing and how else He might use His children to suppor the Work in India.
Please pray for Pastor D's wife as her arthritis in her knees is extremely severe and Mrs H. said Pastor D's wife serves ceaselessly.
May 9th 2009 is a wonderful day for us and all whom have supported this work in India. May God use us further in seeing these 18 children be used for the furthering of His Kingdom.
They were all getting ready for Sunday Service, so I am sure the the report from that service will be nothing but amazing.
We love you all,
Jeff
Tonight is a night I will never forget. The phone rang at about 10pm and all I could think is "Is it Mr. and Mrs. H calling from India". Well, it was and they are at Bread and Life and are doing wonderful. Kristie and Mrs H. shared tears on the phone as Mrs. H shared how precious the children are at the home. I spoke with Mr H. and he stated that Pastor D is taking great care of them.
They woke up this morning in a surreal state that they are in India at the mission. Even for myself and Kristie it is a surreal moment to know that they are at the mission that God has been caring over for the last 3 years.
Mrs. H stated there are many needs. So we will all be looking forward to their return and report of what The Lord is doing and how else He might use His children to suppor the Work in India.
Please pray for Pastor D's wife as her arthritis in her knees is extremely severe and Mrs H. said Pastor D's wife serves ceaselessly.
May 9th 2009 is a wonderful day for us and all whom have supported this work in India. May God use us further in seeing these 18 children be used for the furthering of His Kingdom.
They were all getting ready for Sunday Service, so I am sure the the report from that service will be nothing but amazing.
We love you all,
Jeff
Friday, May 1, 2009
Time is Near!
Our friends are leaving soon and we will get our
first onsite view of the children and how they are
thriving! Though Jeff and I were not able to make
this first trip, we are so thrilled! We are praying
for the children's needs to be clear and that our
friends will know what to do with the extra monies
we send.
first onsite view of the children and how they are
thriving! Though Jeff and I were not able to make
this first trip, we are so thrilled! We are praying
for the children's needs to be clear and that our
friends will know what to do with the extra monies
we send.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Plans are set
Our friends have their tickets and have their visas and will be leaving May 7 to visit the orphanage. After 4 years we will be finally able to have a first hand report of our dear children and be able to really see the needs and evaluate what else can be done. We have room for two more children in the existing facility. (shown here) So, we are praying about that or if there needs to be some focus on the village needs. Our friend and contact in India oversees 20 thatched roof village churches with many other orphans and a high widow population. Widows in a caste system are ostracized and not able to even purchase food for themselves in public. They are completely dependent on the care of others. Pray with us as we pray for our friends safe travel and wisdom while they are away!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Praying for safe travel
Our sweet friends are preparing for their trip! They will soon be with the children and be able to assess the orphanage and the villages and see what
the Lord would have us to do and how we might be of more help. We are leaving their names out of our blog right now as it could compromise their
country entrance. Jeff was never given Visa clearance and just got his
passport back. We think it has to do with our christianity.
The needs are great, but the children are happy and taught and well fed and healthy. We are so thankful for the DVD and the amazing blessing of watching them perform their tasks. We shared it with our community group on a rec night and have been able to share it with other friends. We thank you for
your prayers!
the Lord would have us to do and how we might be of more help. We are leaving their names out of our blog right now as it could compromise their
country entrance. Jeff was never given Visa clearance and just got his
passport back. We think it has to do with our christianity.
The needs are great, but the children are happy and taught and well fed and healthy. We are so thankful for the DVD and the amazing blessing of watching them perform their tasks. We shared it with our community group on a rec night and have been able to share it with other friends. We thank you for
your prayers!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
DVD
This is the children doing their daily lessons.
They learn Math, Bible, Reading, English and
life skills in the orphanage. We received our
first DVD yesterday of "A Day in Their Life".
It was so wonderful to see them all and watch
their day and enjoy a "moving picture". We
wept seeing the simplicity of their lives: No
beds, eat on the floor, wash from a bucket,
carry their own water. So humbling to see
and yet they are so well cared for! They are
well fed and being taught daily!!!
Visa Arrives
Praise the Lord, A visa has been approved! The drawback
is that is not Jeff's visa. We so hoped that he would go on
this first visit, but it is not to be. We are grieved and
thrilled in the same breath. We will cheerfully send our
friends and thank the Lord in His providence that we
will soon have a first hand report of our dear little ones!
is that is not Jeff's visa. We so hoped that he would go on
this first visit, but it is not to be. We are grieved and
thrilled in the same breath. We will cheerfully send our
friends and thank the Lord in His providence that we
will soon have a first hand report of our dear little ones!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Thank You!!
This is a drawing by one of our
little friends.
Thank you to DaySpring for your generous
giving and commitment to us for another
year!
You can't know what a blessing it
has been to have your love and support!
Travel Update
So, we have been in touch with our state rep. Lloyd
Doggetts office. They had us fax in consent forms for
them to take over talks with the consulate on our
behalf. We were very hopeful as they told us that
they have had good success in these matters. However,
after several days of their efforts, we were informed
that they don't think there is much they can do. So,
aside from God changing the situation, we are beginning
to have someone else pursue visas to take Jeff's place.
You all know our heart and how we desire to meet the
dear children. The Lord knows what is best and we are
resting in His choices here.
Doggetts office. They had us fax in consent forms for
them to take over talks with the consulate on our
behalf. We were very hopeful as they told us that
they have had good success in these matters. However,
after several days of their efforts, we were informed
that they don't think there is much they can do. So,
aside from God changing the situation, we are beginning
to have someone else pursue visas to take Jeff's place.
You all know our heart and how we desire to meet the
dear children. The Lord knows what is best and we are
resting in His choices here.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Still Waiting
This is Vedi, a 10 yr. old orphan living at the Bread and Life orphanage. She is in the 2nd level class. Our workers "homeschool" the children. We have 4 workers living and teaching in the orphanage. 
Vedi wants to meet Mr. Jeff and Mr. Jim.
Jeff applied Dec. 12 for a Visa to enter the country of India. After the Indian consulate inquired about his reasons, they gave an estimate of 1 to 3 mo. before they would made their decision as to whether Jeff may have a Visa or not. We continued to pursue them and sent 2 reviews of Jeff's character and work that were written by Indian citizens to the Indian Consulate. We heard nothing. We continue to work with Travesa (the courier service), but they are hearing nothing. It seems that they have pushed this aside and are hoping we will go away. They have Jeff's passport and we heard if we withdraw we will not get in at all, so........we wait and pray. Ultimately, this is not in the hands of anyone, but God; so His will be done!
Isaiah 40:15 "Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, and are regarded as a speck of dust on the scales"
Vedi wants to meet Mr. Jeff and Mr. Jim.Jeff applied Dec. 12 for a Visa to enter the country of India. After the Indian consulate inquired about his reasons, they gave an estimate of 1 to 3 mo. before they would made their decision as to whether Jeff may have a Visa or not. We continued to pursue them and sent 2 reviews of Jeff's character and work that were written by Indian citizens to the Indian Consulate. We heard nothing. We continue to work with Travesa (the courier service), but they are hearing nothing. It seems that they have pushed this aside and are hoping we will go away. They have Jeff's passport and we heard if we withdraw we will not get in at all, so........we wait and pray. Ultimately, this is not in the hands of anyone, but God; so His will be done!
Isaiah 40:15 "Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, and are regarded as a speck of dust on the scales"
Gods Grace
About 10 days ago Jeff was approached by a co-worker, Troy Mills, who was given the opportunity to speak to about 400 people in Austin. He wanted to speak about God's
doing extraordinary things through ordinary people. He wanted info. so he could talk
about Bread and Life Ministry! Jeff sent him pictures and scanned a couple of our letters.
It continually amazes how God brings us to the attention of those He desires to know.
Thanks for following the Lord's leading, Troy. Our dear little friends appreciate it so much!
There have been requests to explain on the blog how to help and give to Bread and Life.
I will be adding that shortly.
doing extraordinary things through ordinary people. He wanted info. so he could talk
about Bread and Life Ministry! Jeff sent him pictures and scanned a couple of our letters.
It continually amazes how God brings us to the attention of those He desires to know.
Thanks for following the Lord's leading, Troy. Our dear little friends appreciate it so much!
There have been requests to explain on the blog how to help and give to Bread and Life.
I will be adding that shortly.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Prayer for Visa
So, here we are!! We have made it to the web and we are so excited that you want to know about the children in India! Our picture shows 15 children, but by the grace of God and through the help of our dear friends at DaySpring Chapel we now have 18 and are in the process of planning our first trip. The trip was originally supposed to take place in December; however, we are experiencing Visa hold ups and have had to reschedule. We are hoping for a March trip and are praying that God will move the hearts of men to grant the "golden ticket" for country entrance. This picture is Jeff and the man the Lord brought to be his travel buddy, Jim.
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