A Day of Celebration

(Gift, Precious and other children preparing for the new arrivals)

Thanksgiving Greetings to You All!

We have a great deal to be thankful for this year. The top on our list is the arrival of new children to the Village of Hope. As you can see in the above photo, the children arrived with their parent or guardian in October. Everyone was brimming with excitement and preparations had been made to give a warm welcome to the children and their families.

Meet the children and their housemother below. They are being featured on our blog this month as we request prayer for them.

Here is Norah with (From Left) Kahilu, Agnes, Ethel, Idah and Mary

They had just received haircuts. Mary Jendela will be going to the next house that will open soon.

Idah and Agnes are siblings.



This is the Chanda family. They come from a family of seven children. Their 17 year-old brother had been caring for them after their father died in 2007, their mother died in 2009. At the time they were admitted into our children's home, their grandmother had been caring for them. They also have a two year-old brother, who was supposed to come with them but the grandmother could not bear to part with him.

All of the new children are enjoying school and they love books and are very eager to learn how to read. None of them had been going to school.

(Joshua)

Joshua (4) who is the youngest in the house is affectionate, cheerful and likes talking. Please pray that some of the rough behavior that he is demonstrating will change.

(Shaibu)

Shalibu (10) is very hardworking and it is very noticeable that he is protective of his siblings. Pray that the Lord will help him to change some coarse behavior.

(Tereshina)

Tereshina (8) is very friendly and talkative. She is eager to give a smile and to be helpful. Please pray that she will learn to control her temper and to receive correction willingly.

(Maselino)

Maselino (6) can be quiet at times and we have noticed that he craves affection. Pray that the Lord will take away his stubborn streak.

(Ethel)

Ethel (4) has a lovely spirit about her and encourages her friends to do what is right. Please pray that the Lord will protect that disposition in her and continue to shape her character into that of of godly young lady.

(Idah)

Idah (5) is a very charming little girl who is very out going, eager to be helpful and smiles a lot. Pray that some of the poor behaviors that she has learned will be changed.

(Agnes)

Agnes(8) is a quiet little girl and enjoys her friendship with the other children in the house. Please pray that obedience will be developed in her heart.

(Kahilu)

Kahilu (6) is a very energetic little boy who is respectful and obedient. Our prayer request for him is for wisdom to know how to channel his boundless energy into productive activities.

Thanking Jesus for His faithfulness,

The Kamaus