Apostolic Life Children's Home
(A.P. STATE)
The ALC Home is under the direction of Pastor K. Yesuratnam. The orphanage contains 38 children and is open for children ranging in age from 6 to 16. The capacity of the home is 50.
Excerpts from Light House (ALC Home Newsletter):
The merciful God is continuously showering His unlimited mercy upon the ALC Home, and we are all so thankful to Him many times a day.
For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations (Ps. 100:5).
The new academic year started the second week of June. We are happy to inform you that the children gladly entered into their new classes as promoted... now they are so happy with new textbooks, notebooks, lessons, etc. They are thankful to God for His continuous generous mercies upon their lives. They sincerely ask the Lord daily for His wisdom with their studies as they start the day with morning devotion and prayer at 5:00 a.m.
School Academics:
One girl, Miss Parvathi (Susanna), appeared for the 10th grade State Board Examination and attained a wonderful score of 430 out of 600. We are all thanking God for His mercy and kindness to her. She has now started college studies in the Medical Nurse course. She travels by bus daily to college with her lunch box.
This is Susanna’s story:
“I hail from an orthodox Hindu family. My name, Parvathi, is one of the goddesses in Hinduism. My parents live very far away from here. My father is a drunkard, and due to that, he lost his job. I was brought to the ALC Home by my grannies who are ALC Church believers. They requested help to continue my education and provide room and board. The concerned people at the ALC Home have taken me in, and today, I love the Lord and sing to the Lord in the church. I am very happy because of Christ.
“I love the Word of God. I am called Susanna here. When I write to my parents, I always beg them to come to the knowledge of the love of Christ. It is my prayer that some day I will be a witness and carry the Gospel message to my Hindu friends in our village and surrounding places, including my parents.
Thanking you.”
Restoration of Kitchen After Fire:
From the bottom of my heart I thank all of you who prayed for us and helped us restore the kitchen after an accidental fire in November 2004. The Lord has protected us from the fire, and you have been a channel to restore the things in the kitchen. Please continue to pray for the protection of the cooks and kitchen as the oven keeps burning for several hours a day so that the three meals per day are ready for the children.
Editor’s Note:
Funds for repairing the kitchen fire damage were provided by The Master’s Mission Foundation.
Prayer Request for Family:
A father is afflicted with a paralysis and is unable to work. The mother is suffering from a heart problem. They came to know about the ALC Home and its ministry to needy and orphan children. They came from a distant place and asked us to take one of their daughters into the home, which we did. Please pray for this family.
Beloved sponsors, God's peace from your child in the ALC Home. We are so thankful for your generous support for our livelihood, which gives us shelter, food, and education. Moreover it helps to give us spiritual knowledge to learn more about the love of Christ. We love you and we are praying for you daily.
Thanking you.
– Your Child in the ALC Home
Prayer Request for Children:
Miss Rhode and Mr. Samuel have been in the home for several years. Their father died when they were infants. Their mother was suffering from a leprosy wound and was under treatment. She was very much hoping that her children would bring her bright hope in the days to come But she could not cope with a sunstroke this summer, died on June 18, and went to be with the Lord. The children and we attended the funeral, and now they no longer have a father or mother. Please pray for them as they grow in the ALC Home and receive fatherly and motherly care and grow in the grace of God.
– Pastor K. Yesuratnam