When I complete my Master's Degree at Lincoln, I will go back to work with my people--especially the orphans from the 'hill country' in Nagaland. Currently there are no Christian orphanages in Nagaland that accept the 'hill country' orphans. I believe God has given me this vision and through the orphanage I hope to see the children grow in a sound Christian faith and put a smile on on their faces with Christ's love.
It is my desire that these children will be well educated and will become great leaders for India and the Lord’s church.
In 2006 I was given a gift of money to purchase land for the orphanage. I was able to travel back to India and purchase property so that we could begin building. At this time we have two houses constructed—one for the supervisor and one for the manager.
The boy’s dormitory is complete and construction has begun on the girl’s dormitory. Extensive road work has been completed to make for easier access to the property. We have purchased extra land for farming so that the orphanage will be able to provide most of the food it will need.
For the future we need to finish the girl’s dormitory, build another building to be used as a kitchen and dining hall. Restrooms and electricity are still a need.
In our part of India we do not take out loans or get credit. Therefore, we can only build and continue with the work as the Lord provides the funds. |