Everything Elsy: BGCH

"Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children." Mark 10:14

Daily we are overwhelmed with the amount of children who come up to our rickshaw begging for food and money. We are always torn with how to love these children during our two seconds at the stop light. We ask them their name and try to to carry on a small conversation, but we can't love them like we want to love them. We want to put them in the rickshaw with us, take them home, bathe them, feed them, and share our lives with them. We have to claim that our God knows them each by name and will provide for them.

"Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphans..." Ps. 10:17-18

Last month, we had the opportunity to see the love of the Father pouring down on the lives of 200+ children at the BGCH. Our hearts were bubbling with love and joy during our time at the home. It was an experience that we will never forget!

We were greeted with flowers, smiling faces, giggles, and singing voices. They had prepared a welcoming ceremony for us filled with dancing and singing. It was beautiful.

Then we were able to go and see where the children sleep. Each child was lined up outside the door waiting for us to come and shake their hand individually. They were so excited to practice their English. "Good Morning, Auntie" "Hello Auntie" "How are you?"...

We were even able to go and visit a short time with the widows who live on campus. These ladies were glowing with excitement to see new faces. We were told that many of these ladies actually help the children with laundry and other difficult chores.

"Father to the fatherless, defender of the widows- this is God, whose dwelling is holy." Ps. 68:5

Every evening before dinner the children have a devotion time. I was able to share with the children a story from God's word. They listened so attentively, and really enjoyed getting to act it out. (A little secret about me is I never really enjoy the idea of getting up in front of a big group and sharing... Thankfully the Father can still use me even when I feel inadequate.)

I really enjoyed getting to spend time with the girls. They were very interested in who we were, where we were from, and if we knew all the hollywood celebrities. They were so cute. They even tried to teach me some of their language, which is super close to hindi so that helped.

Next time we visit I am going to make sure and bring my scissors. Not that the children had bad haircuts. In fact, they all looked really nice. The older girls just loved the thought of me cutting their hair. They were begging for haircuts... so I promised next time I would make sure and come prepared. (I love that the Father is using my talents to open up doors with new friends)

Even though our time at the BGCH was short, we left part of our hearts there with those sweet children.

Please join us in praying for these children: that they would learn the love of the Father, and that they would grow into the future leaders of this Nation (guiding this Nation to truth!)