A word that seems to be used often by some in the Evangelical World is “holistic”. They infer by this that when discussing an individual, community or nation we need to look at their spiritual, physical and emotional realities. If we only look at one facet, we are limited in our effectiveness in helping them.
The work of the Good Shepherd Ministry in India is seeking to look at all facets of a community and how OM’s gifting, resources and vision can be applied. I endorse the desire to transformation individuals and communities that raise the bar in treating them with dignity, honor and respect. Our Bible is very clear that all humanity is made in the image of God.

Dalat Kids in School
What a powerful experience it was to see the children in school in the morning and then visit them in their village in the afternoon. It brings home the potential opportunity the education they are receiving can dramatically change in a positive way the course of their life and in so doing their families and communities. It also showed the depressing future of those who do not have the opportunity or access to education. I had 10 of these kids around me one time and I asked them what did they want to do when they were older. ‘Doctor’, ‘Pilot’, ‘Policeman”, ‘Pastor’; ‘Teacher’. Isn’t that awesome. A couple of years before they would never of been in a position to dreams, aspirations and access to these possibilities.

School kids at home
Can I make a plea to all of us to consider why we would not sponsor at least one of these children. For just around GBP18, US$30, Euro 25 per month we can change the destiny of one of these gorgeous kids.
I am stuck that our heavenly father did not just tell us He loved us, no He put it in action and he gave. Concern not expressed is not concern, love not expressed is not love, care not expressed is not care. Whilst I do not want to become unbalanced, a little imbalance at times is not a bad thing! Even being in full time Christian work and the lower levels of finance passing through our bank account, I know we as a family can do more to help these children. There are 20,000 children in the schools. 11,000 were sponsored but due to the financial down turn, 3,000 were dropped. This is so sad.
You can easily get involved via www.uk.om.org or your own Operation Mobilisation office
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