Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Orphanage Christmas Performance

Last night John and I went to a Christmas party for the Insan Permata orphanage. This orphanage is very different from the ones we experienced in China. Insan Permata is run by a Christian couple. They have been taking in children for the last ten years. It is run more like a family and less like an institution. The program the kids put on was so much fun. They are a very talented bunch.

Currently they have about 16 children living at the orphanage from age 3 weeks to 15 years old. Remember when I told you about the song "I Refuse?" Well this is the couple that comes to mind for me every time I hear it. They are living it every minute of every day. They live completely by faith. Each day they are dependent on God's provisions and each day God provides. As you can imagine having 16 children under your care can be stressful and the financial demand over-whelming.

We learned that the orphanage has some significant immediate needs. Currently the orphanage is in a home where they are able to stay rent-free. However, the owner of the home has decided he would like to sell it. Obviously, that creates a huge problem for the orphanage. The way rent works in Indonesia is that you have to pay it all up front. That means they will need to raise approximately $4000.00 in the next few months.

If you have an idea or a connection with a non profit or church that might be interested in getting involved PLEASE let me know. I am sure we will be posting more details about our progress in helping them in future blog posts.

Singing by candle light.

Could she be any sweeter?

Check out those tiny dancers. They could not have been older than three!

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