From the very beginning, Grace Children's Home has needed a roof to shelter the area where the children play, study, and eat meals. This month, director Rev. Sikila Cornelius took a courageous step and applied for a loan at a nearby bank, and by the grace of God, he successfully secured the funds. Materials were ordered and the construction began. Today, it is a nicely finished compound with a new floor and a roof to protect people from the elements. The project cost was $3,066, which must be paid to the bank. Tables and chairs for the children are also needed.  ...

    Many people mistakenly believe that leprosy is a disease of the past, but it remains to be a problem. In 2021-2022, India reported 75,394 cases, making up 52% of the total cases worldwide.  The majority of people in the world today experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, which made it necessary for everyone to change their lifestyle.  We wore masks, made sure we took vitamins and avoided crowds. Think for a second about how your life was transformed then, and you'll begin to grasp a glimpse of the daily struggles of a leper.  We support two men in India who have ...

We want to thank all of you who have donated funds for Grace Children's Home in India.  At the beginning of this school year, the kids needed school supplies, which amounted to over $500.  Thanks to your sacrificial giving, we could provide that much, and they were all blessed with the required materials. Below are recent photos of them with their new school supplies.  The smiles are because of you!      ...

In March of 2024, the ministry was blessed with a monetary gift to drill one water well in India.  The money was wired to India and within three days a new well was drilled and producing water.  Now, no more walking 2 to 5 miles to carry 4 gallons of contaminated water from any source available.  Good, clean, cool water from a well is available and ready to serve 650 families!  We give God all the glory for this great blessing!    As most people of the Bonda tribes are animists (the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a ...

"In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water."  (John 7:37-38) Among the mountains of Andhra Pradesh, India, lives a tribe of people who dream of having good, clean water for their families someday.  In addition, they are also an unreached tribe of people, most of whom have never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.   In the meantime, they get water for drinking ...

Christmas came to Grace Children's Home a little late this year but it did come and the children were very happy to receive their gifts, which is evident from the smiles on their faces.  Each child received a piece of clothing.  We would have liked to provide a little more such as hygiene items, i.e., toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, etc., but they were happy to get their one gift.  If you would like to support one or more of the children each month, please click on the link on the right-hand side that says, "Support-a-child".  Thank you and may God richly ...

The Bonda tribe lives in the isolated hill regions of the Malkangiri district of southwestern Odisha, India, near the junction of the three states of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh.  A 2011 census estimates the tribe's size at approximately 12,000 members.  They are the first forest settlers in India. As expected, the Bonda people's culture is extraordinary.  The women prefer to marry men younger by at least 5-10 years so that the men can earn a living for them when they grow old.  Women are small in stature averaging about 4 ft. to 4 1/2 ft. tall.  They are usually ...

In October 2023, Pastor Cornelius and other pastors conducted services in India.  However, the Christian community in India faces persecution, which makes it essential to keep these men of God in our prayers. Below are some photos of the events.                       ...

On August 15, 1947, India gained its independence. Just as the Fourth of July is a day of celebration in the U.S. the same is true in India but on a different day. The children at Grace Children's Home celebrated this day with special edible treats and gifts of lunch boxes to take to school. Below are photos of the children with their treats. From the smiles on their faces, it looked like it was a success! ...

The orphans at Grace Children's Home are doing well and as you can see by these photos, it was feeding time at the home. James 1:27 says, "Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you."  (New Living Translation) In his epistle, James is making it clear that in God's Eyes true religion is putting aside your own interests and caring for those unable to care for themselves.  In other words, "self" is either controlling you or you are in control ...