Boys orphanage

So today we went to a boys orpahnage with about 15 boys. This orphanage is a new contact for Walter and Stephanie and has not had much outside help, so we were unsure of how they would weclome a team of mostly white girls. But it turned out to be really good. The guy who runs it gave us a tour, he told us how he really wanted to teach the boys to follow Christ, he says that other goverment orphanage's have more things but the children are not always treated well. He wants his orpahnage to be a place were the boys want to be, and where they know God even if they don't have everything! All of these boys have really rough pasts and most spent time on the street, but the man (who's name I forget) is createing a family for them, he tells them that no matter what happends they will stick together.

He also told us some of the needs of the opraphage, which are quite exstensive, they need a new water pump, to finish a new building (cuz the one is falling apart), clothes, education money, and most importantly they need food. He says they often do not have enough money for there basic needs, but that they trust God and he always provides. We would like to find a way to help them with food. So please pray for them at the orphange, that their needs would be meet and that they would know God. Also pray for strength for the guy who runs the opraphage because workings with these boys presents many challanges.
After that we were able to play soccer with the boys and everyone got very muddy but had lots of fun.

Once we got back to ATEK we finished our work projects, we had 180 more bags to fold, it was a very daunting task and we felt discouraged and just wanted to buy bags. But once we stopped complaing, we got a good assembely line and music going we got them done much faster than expected.

Tommorow we go to two more orphanges in the morning, and then the pastors start arriving for the pastors conference. ATEK will be very full and busy so keep us in yours prayers, also pray for those leaving for the village on moday morning for the youth camp.

Danielle

P.S. - John if you happen to read this I love you and miss you a lot.
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