Dear Brethren in the Faith and the Fight,
A common Faith in our Beloved Jesus.
A common fight for the lives, education, heath and safety of countless children at-risk in our sin-sick and calloused world.
Many of our children live in homes with only one parent. Most are in homes with NO saved parent or siblings. For each and all of them, we are their spiritual parent, sister, brother, uncle, friend.
Although the government provides a lot of school materials, children arrive home at nightfall with no way to do homework or review their classwork. Most parents will not use the kerosene in their lamps for the children's studies!
THE CHILDREN'S BUILDING WOULD PROVIDE A PLACE WITH GENERATOR PRODUCED LIGHTING FOR THEM TO STUDY IN THE EVENING.
In this country, lack of education is a certain failure for the future. More and more land is being taken away from the farmers by the government. More and more land is over-used and no longer fertile. The common work of farming is decaying and many children flee their homes to go to the city to find money in any way possible.
THE CHILDEN'S BUILDING WOULD PROVIDE HOPE OF A FUTURE FREE FROM ABUSE AND THIEVERY AND PROSTITUTION.
Our young people are confronted with the same issues as American young people. Drugs. Immorality. Porn. R-rated movies. Gambling. Cigarettes. Boring week-ends. Influence from lost friends.
THE CHILDREN'S/YOUTH BUILDING WILL PROVIDE A PLACE OF SAFETY AND ADULT SUPERVISION FOR GATHERINGS, MUSIC, BOARD GAMES, STUDIES, TALKING, EVANGELISM.
We currently minister to 140 2-9 year olds in over-crowded conditions on Sunday mornings. We keep 10+ in with the adults in worship because we have no space for them in our former 'office building'.
THE CHILDREN'S/YOUTH FACILITY WOULD ALLOW FOR AGE GRADED SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASSES.
We have a dream to begin daycare-6th grade. We want hundreds of local children to hear of Christ before their lives are captured by ancient traditions and practices of their heritage. Before they are forced by their parents to undergo occultic tribal initiation rites! Before they are sent off by their parents to other relatives.
One major need is classroom space.
THE CHILDREN'S/YOUTH FACILITY WOULD PROVIDE CLASSROOM SPACE DURING THE WEEK TO BEGIN OUR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
This request in no way downplays the needs children encounter in other countries of the world. However, there are times needs are not met because needs are not made known.
We want you to know the needs we face daily. We want you to know of a place where your generosity and partnership and care and prayers can touch hundreds with the love of Jesus Christ for His honor and glory and perfect plan.
Thank you for considering this submission and may our Glorious Lord guide you into all wisdom and His Heart's Cry for your effort in 2010 and beyond.
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He turn His face upon you and grant you His peace.
Ministry Staff
Board of Directors
Shattering Darkness Ministries
PS 50:10-15
