Grace and Peace to you friends.
My dear friend and elder from the Hoover Church of Christ, Harold Rhodes, asked me to share an important opportunity to demonstrate pure and undefiled religion in taking care of orphans in distress (James 1:27). This relates to The Imani Focus Foundation, an orphanage managed by one of the alumni of the Andrew Connally School of Preaching, along with his wife. The facility currently cares for 16 orphans. However, during the rainy season, flooding on the orphanage grounds create hazardous living conditions both inside (mold and contamination) and outside of the building (venomous snakes). This condition re-occurs every time there is a hard rain.
Here’s brother Harold’s message:
“As an Elder at the Hoover Church of Christ, I have the honor of helping to oversee our work in East Africa. This year, we have been presented with a remarkable opportunity to embody God's call to care for orphans. The condition of this facility, which houses 15 children along with the Director and his wife, is in a state of disrepair. This rental property has not been adequately maintained, and the owners have refused to address the issues. The picture below shows water damage and mold in the girls' bedroom, as well as mold along the wall. The facility is located in a flood zone and experiences annual flooding during the rainy season. Consequently, mold is found throughout the facility.
“We feel that God would like for us to raise money to purchase land and build a safe facility for the children. They are facing serious health challenges due to the unhealthy air caused by mold. We ask for your prayers and financial support to help us achieve this mission. Please share this message with your family, friends, and church to spread God’s blessings to the children in East Africa.”
