- Richard Samuel
- Ministries
Lydia Home for Children
The Lydia Home is home to 11 orphans, 7 of whom are HIV positive.
The Need
The plight of orphans in India is normally quite dire. Thousands of kids live on the streets, and many are exploited through bonded labor or prostitution. There are a growing number of orphanages, but not nearly enough to care for all who need it. And HIV children are not likely candidates for most orphanages.
A Picture of Joy
Anyone who has visited the Lydia Home will attest to the joy and security that these children feel. They have been saved from a destitute and potentially dangerous life by the rescuing love of the Lord Jesus. As they are cared for, educated and loved, their faces shine with the happiness that every child needs. And they are a fun-loving bunch. The Lydia Home is alive with singing, laughter and joy!
Partner with Us
You can help provide for these children by sponsoring one of them. Go to our sponsorship page and select Samuel-Lydia Children’s Home in the Community menu to sponsor one of these precious children today!
UPDATES FROM THE FIELD
by Kim Turkington on September 28th
Praise God for:
1. The covering over all the ministries this past month
2. Safety in travels
3. Protection from diseases
4. His provision of food, clothing and shelter
5. Granting us His favor
6. Favor with people
7. The vegetable patch that is yielding vegetables for the Sahayam Home
Prayer Points:
1. For His covering over and provision for the construction work at the His Rest Retreat Centre
2. For the safety of the workers as they labor in spite of poisonous snakes and scorpions
3. For the new church plant started this Sunday in a village More »
by Kim Turkington on August 24th
Please lift up the prayer needs that Richard and Annie asked us to pray for this month:
- Children’s Home, Madurai
- Dharshini, studying in LKG at YWCA school: To become meritorious in academic and co-curricular activities
- Reuben, 2 1/2 years old: To show improvement in his growth and development More »
