Today, May 3, 2021, Rev. Cornelius blessed several children with protein in the form of eggs.  We take eggs for granted in America but to the poor in India, the Dalits, eggs are a blessing and a rarity.   Thanks to those who have a burden on their hearts for the poor, we were able to pass  enough money to Rev. Cornelius to purchase 600 eggs.  They were bagged six to a bag.  That is one egg per day for a week for each child.    Were they appreciated?  Just look at the smiles on their faces. Thanks to all who ...

It is always a blessing to receive photos from Rev. Cornelius in India.   This time we received photos of the children of Grace Children's Home.   It was a great time for everyone including the children, the staff, and some widows who rely on the Home for food.   We were able to send a little extra support money to the home which permitted Rev. Cornelius to purchase soft drinks for the children.  You can see the smiles on their faces.   Rev. Cornelius has a great heart for the children and also for people in general. I am always impressed seeing the ...

In March of 2021 the director of Grace Children's Home and a few volunteers were able to visit villages outside of the orphanage and by the Grace of God they were able to give meals of rice and curry to hungry Dalit children.   This was a rare occasion because funds are mostly used to feed the children of the orphanage.   But there was a little extra this time so it was put to good use.   The kids in the video get a little excited and it's evident by the chatter.  Thank you for your giving to this ministry so we ...

(A note from Val:  When all is said and done in this world only one thing that will stand for all of eternity is the answer to the question, "Do you know Jesus as Savior?".   Your voting preference will not matter, nor will the balance in your checkbook, the home you own, or the car you drive.  The number of friends you have will not matter and whether you have a close relationship with your pastor or priest will be lost in time.   The most important answer to the question asked above is, "Yes! I know Him!".   The report you ...

Thanks to the love and faithfulness of a few supporters of the ministry we were able to relay support to Rev. Sikila Cornelius, founder of Grace Children's Home in India.  On December 20, 2020 a great celebration of our Lord's birth took place with over 800 attending and sharing in a meal.   Children, widows and pastors received gifts of clothing, etc., during the celebration. Photos below do not need much explanation as the smiles on their faces says it all.   They were blessed and we give God all the glory for it. Many thanks to those of you who gave ...

Saturday, November 14 was Children's Day in India.  Children's Day is celebrated across India to increase awareness of the rights, care and education of children.  It is celebrated every year on 14th of November as a tribute to India's First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Fondly known as Chacha (uncle) Nehru among children, he advocated for children to have fulfilled a education.   At Grace Children's Home the children did their exercises and then celebrated by eating cake.   Other photos taken last Wednesday show the children lining up and receiving their food.                      ...

    We received word from Pastor Cornelius that seven Hindu women have received Jesus as Lord and Savior.  The women were previously devout idol worshipers, that is until they met Jesus.   It is very difficult to witness in India and especially to those of the Hindu religion.   In many places in India a person is taking their life into their hands by evangelizing to the lost.   But with God, nothing is impossible! Rev. Cornelius also emphasized a need for Bibles to give to these new converts.   One Bible costs $4.  Please consider giving for this need.   See the link to ...

The other day I asked Rev. Cornelius in India to begin sending us photos of his everyday activities and include some of Grace Children's Home.   So, today we received the following photos.    But the first photo needs a little bit of description.  The first photo was taken a few months ago before the Covid-19 pandemic.   Cornelius would travel to the most remote areas where there was no electricity, no sewers, doctors or hospitals and preach the Gospel to the Dalits, the lowest of the classes of people in India.   Since the pandemic his traveling to preach has diminished except ...

Pastor Cornelius in India recently sent us the photos below of village children, widows and pastors who are hurting because of the pandemic.   Pastor Cornelius was able to provide food and hygienic items to village children.  He also gave food to the widows and some pastors.   India is 2nd in the world for the highest number of Covid-19 cases.  America being no. 1.   The biggest difference between the two is there is no government assistance to those who are unable to work, widows, etc., especially to these people who are of the lowest class in that nation.          ...

We just received word from Rev. Cornelius in India that three widows showed up at his door asking for food.  They heard that he was helping others and so they walked five miles and back for a little rice.   This is the reality of suffering brought on by Covid-19.   In normal time widows usually depend on their children, other family members and/or friends to survive.  Now that people are not able to work it is causing many hardships, especially widows and children.   James 1: 7, "Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless ...