HEED Orphanage

For those who haven’t heard, we are visiting India from May 6-22, 2009. During our stay, we are thankful for the opportunity to visit and minister to the children at the HEED (Health Education and Economic Development) orphanage in India. Those who attended our wedding might remember that in lieu of favors, money was being donated to the HEED orphanage. We recently found out that the orphanage is in need of a washing machine (or two), so we will use these monies to go towards a washing machine.

The HEED orphanage was founded about 13 years ago. From a very simple and humble beginning, the orphanage has now grown to 75 children, between the ages of 2 and 19. These children come from very desperate backgrounds, many of them born into Hindu families. Along with shelter and complete physical care, the orphanage also provides diligent spiritual care and training to the children. Recently, about 35 children from a Hindu background were baptized. The orphanage is located in a caste-infested, heavily Hindu-dominated region and is thriving in the midst of strong opposition!

Please pray for us for God’s wisdom, direction, and protection as we visit and minister to these precious children on May 13, 2009. We plan to present them with at least one washing machine. If you feel led to join us in giving this gift, you can do so by sending a check to Old Cheney Alliance Church by April 30th. Please mark your check as ‘To HEED Orphanage’. The address to send your check is: Old Cheney Alliance Church, 5201 Old Cheney Rd., Lincoln, NE 68516-3231.

Most importantly, we request your prayers for us and the orphanage. We look forward to sharing with you what God has done through your gifts and prayers!

“Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored.” (II Thess. 3:1)