Return to St. Edwin's Orphanage

You may remember about St. Edwin's orphanage
from a couple of earlier posts. Here are two
pictures to spark your memory:



















Last Sunday I had the privilege of returning
there for a visit. On the previous visit Edwin had
shared with me that they could use a water
tank. I told Alice and Eric about it and
she took the need to her women's missions
group. The money needed was soon deposited in
our checking account. Last Sunday I was able to
deliver that money.

At first Edwin and his wife, Ruth, both started
talking at once. They were so excited. They
both wanted to tell us that the children had been
praying for that night and morning. So we asked
to be there when they told the children.

We gathered in the little "dining room" and Edwin
asked one of the girls to pray. Then he asked them
what they had been praying for. They said, "A water
tank, a cow, a plot of land (they rent now), and
a vehicle." When he held up the envelope and told
them that it contained enough to buy the tank,
they all stood with their arms in the air and let
out sounds of joy. It was a Kodak moment and I'd
forgotten my camera!

One of the children then prayed thanking God
for His faithfulness. It was a thrill to be a part
of such a moment of pure gratitude!