Christmas for India Orphans

Christmas is just around the corner. The Indian tradition for Christmas is to give new clothes to the kids for both Christmas and New years. We are talking about shirt and pants for the boys and a dress for the girls and a new pair of shoes for each. This is a big difference from the X-boxes and other big tag items that children in America ask for. I want to raise One Thousand US dollars for the Children at the Home in South India this Christmas. The staff there also never ask or require anything for themselves and serve the kids year round. I would like to bless them too with a special Christmas gift. Its best if we send money there rather than the clothes, the staff will know what sizes to get each child. If you need a tax receipt send your offering to TrueVine Ministry P.O Box 890 Harlingen, TX 78551 or if you want to send it direct to me, 1400 Island View #215 Canyon Lake, TX 78133. Mark on your check Christmas in India and 100% will be used for that purpose. If there is more than needed the balance will be used on the Contruction Program. Put a smile on a child face this year, be a part of those who live to serve others!

A knock on the Door!

I live in the small town of Canyon Lake. Most people like to be left alone and enjoy their privacy. As I was uploading the previous blog I heard a knock on the door. First time any one knocked the two months I lived here. I opened the door to find a new neighbor lady standing there. She asked if I was a missionary. I thought she was looking for the Mormon missionaries that live on the next floor but as I looked at her I saw that she needed more than what they could offer. I told her that I could help her as she began to cry. "I have committed the unforgiveable sin" she said. We sat down on the stairs and talked as she bore her soul. As I encouraged her and counseled the presence of God began to touch her and she was set free from guilt and condemnation. It just takes a knock on the door. Jesus said, "knock and it shall be opened, seek and you will find." Being available to serve is AWESOME!

Anybody out there?

I need some feedback, suggestions, ideas. Solomon said that "two are better than one and a three fold cord is not easily broken." As you can tell from this blog, I am working on a project along with some other concerned people. Please, give me some creative ideas to help get this project up and running and along with the ideas give me some effort to bring them to pass. Why do all this? Once you look into the eyes of a child that are empty and hopeless you will understand. I see the faces at night when I go to bed and in my prayers every morning. Homeless kids in India grow up into homeless adults later like this lady. She has a baby in her lap sitting on the street. Come on somebody, join with me to serve others!

IT WORKS, give it a try!

I met a friend at work who was raised Baptist and I have been sharing with him and we have been getting together for some fellowship. He had gone through a long dry spell without selling and was getting desperate. One day I shared with him about the Childrens home and the needs that it has and so later he comes and gives me 40 dollars to use for the home. He said that he wanted to sow some seed into the project. The very next week he made two small sales. Later when we were talking he said. "Pat. I now know why I only made two small sales, the Lord told me to give you 100 dollars for the project and I only gave 40." He gave me the rest and the next week he sold more than any one else. He has been sowing seed into the project ever since and God has been blessing him greatly. How about you, do you need a financial miracle? Ask the Lord about sowing some seed into the Childrens home and see how much God can begin to Bless you. Join me is serving Others!

This is Beyond Words!

This is Usha, she is one of the girls that lives in the Children's home. This is why this home is so wonderful, it is making disciples of Jesus Christ. She was taken off the streets, came to the home with TB, was healed, saved, filled with the Spirit and is serving God. Look at that face! This is what makes it all worth the sacrifice and giving to see God do so many miracles like this in childrens lives. Please pray about sowing into this construction project, lets work together to see lives changed. Join with me to serve others.

Thank You!

Recently I was able to send $3000.00 for the Children's home construction project in South India, thank you to everyone that is sowing seed into this ministry. We still have a ways to go to finish and we are trusting in the Lord to supply this need. For your Tax deductible donation send to: True Vine Ministry P.O. Box 698 Olmito, TX 78575 Thanks again!

A Voice

I've been thinking about the term "A voice", John the Baptist said that he was a "voice crying in the wilderness." He was a voice announcing the coming of the Christ but was a voice disregarded by many people of that day. There are countries that do not allow a "voice" to be heard. In other places where there is freedom to "voice" or sound a opinion, they are discouraged to do so. There are people speaking for the unborn in America. Others speak out for spotted owls and other voiceless species. It is good for voices to be heard for those who are silent, whose circumstances will never allow their voices to be heard. I realize that I AM A VOICE. I speak for many important issues but have realized recently that I am a voice for 12 Orhan children in India. The voices of these kids will never be heard outside of their immediate dwellings. I am a voice not only for these kids but for the countless thousands of children who merely exist on the streets of South India. Who will speak about this issue? There are people very uncomfortable when they hear my voice speaking on the behalf of these kids but if I dont speak, WHO WILL? People don't like to hear that finances are needed to build them a home. BE Quiet, Shut UP is the unspoken response I get. Don't bother me with this, it makes me uncomfortable to know that there are people in need. I admire the voices speaking on behalf of the unborn in america and those who speak out for those whose voices are silent. I can't be quiet, I won't shut up. The need is too great to stay silent. I am a voice crying in the wilderness hoping that someone will hear my heart and help me to reach and build a home for 100 orphans in South India. Join your voice with mine and lets raise the cry together and see miracles in these kids lives. Isn't it a Joy to Serve Others?