new church life: jan uary/february 2015
the children, Kathy and I
put a big effort into learning
their names. Several times a
day we played various name
games with groups of them.
They were patient with us
as we learned to identify
all three Eunices, three
Naomis, and two Brians and
Shems. We weren’t perfect
but we got pretty good at
Meeting with builder: Roger Schrock, center, with Samson and
it. We sang and played and
Bishop Brian Keith to his left, meet with the prospective builders
worshipped with them.
Along the way one of the most powerful aspects of the trip unfolded. The
list of names that we knew well at the beginning of the trip transformed into
real personalities of children we quickly grew to love. We cheered Hesbon on
in soccer, learned clapping games with Vanis, and nursed Keziah’s leg wound.
As we matched the sad stories of how each child was orphaned with the
happy laughing children we played with, we were often moved to tears by the
power of their transformation.
We profoundly admire and trust the work that the staff of the GCSC
orphanage are doing there and are humbled to be a part of it. Those of you
who support our work, whether it be through prayers or dollars, are a part of
it as well. You can be proud too.
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If you would like to partner with us in providing a future for these children
we would welcome your help. One priority we are focusing on is our “Buy a
Brick, Build a Home” fund. We have a long way to go before we reach our goal
of $300,000 and every dollar helps.
Credit card donations can be made on our website helpingchildrenincrisis.
com or checks can be made out to the General Church, ear-marked “HCIC
Capital Campaign” and mailed to HCIC, PO Box 204, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like more
information or would l ike to talk about other ways you can help.
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