Orphans and Prayer

Kirubakkaran (he is the "baby saver")came to visit today. We wanted to talk to him about supporting his ministry in the hills more than we currently have been doing. He is currently taking care of the children he saves in a small rented building. He spends a lot of time each month just raising money for the rent and also to feed the children and other necessary things. In the past month we have had several donations specifically for orphans or general use. We realized that if we put the money together we almost have enough to purchase some land for him to build and adequate orphanage! Than we can raise money to buld the building. This would be a huge relief for him and free him up to do major things there. When he came he reported that they had Gospel meetings the previous week and that many people showed an interest in knowing God. However the local radical Hindu party also showed interest and is threatening his wife and family. We need to pray that God would protect him and the work he is doing in this least reached area of India. I believe that purchasing this land a little oout of the village would help to protect his family and the babies. God is doing some incredible things so please keep praying for this vital ministry.
We also went to a prayer meeting in the evening. Several days after a funeral the family usually holds a prayer meeting to celebrate the life of the loved one. We went to the meeting for Sarah Jacobs and it was a neat celebration. All the children were dressed so nice and a couple of the grandchildren sang to her. They asked the missionaries to sing a song in English along with their family because they view us as a part of their family. (Rob acctually has had contact with this family for a couple of years.) Moriah slept for most of the 4 hour meeting but also brought joy when she did wake up. We are learning a lot by spending time with the Indian people and seeing how they handle every situation.