Haiti and The Dominican Republic
On Saturday I was texting with Predestin, our Ministry Director in Haiti. We were talking about the unrest in Haiti due to gang activity. Please pray for the children in our care and for those not in our care currently. I think the best way I can share prayer needs and requests is to let you hear directly from Predestin.
“Please pray for the situation in Haiti and in the Dominican Republic. It is very bad. Crime continues in Haiti. The children continue to suffer in both countries. Many children are now orphaned.” I asked him how the orphaned children survive. He responded, “Only God knows because I cannot even give an answer.”
He added: “In Haiti, in some areas, the people leave their houses to live on public places to save their lives from the gangs. The gangs kidnap people for money. There is another big problem in Haiti now, the problem of the cholera.” He continued, “We are helping children. We are helping five children in every home (8 homes). When we have the possibility, we can continue to open more homes. That will help more children have a better life. When you look at the pictures of the children before they came into our care and now, you can see they look totally different. The homes make a big difference in the lives of the children.”   Predestin
I’m sure your heart goes out in thankfulness for the 40 children for whom we care currently. Please pray for wisdom as we seek to grow our ministry to children in Haiti.

The children in the DR are all smiles, and ready for their first day of school!
Myanmar
GREAT NEWS!!! Grace has informed me that they have received the building permit to begin building the new home! They are thanking God for His wonderful goodness. The children pictured are celebrating the permit as it is projected using the equipment your Back-to-School gifts provided.
This is God’s blessing on the Grace home after many, many years of living in apartments. We are excited to begin building the new home!
The Grace building permit has arrived!

Vehicle Needed in Liberia
In our last Prayer and Praise, we shared about Darius and his work assessing every foster home in Liberia. We have been using taxis and public transportation for his ministry as it was available. We have learned that to be more cost-effective, we need to purchase a vehicle. A used 2007 Santa Fe will also allow us to transport rice or other items that our families will need. The cost is right around $10,000. Could you help with funding this project? Having our own vehicle will save us funds over time that we can use to provide care for the children. Click below to help with the vehicle.

Darius meets with children in Gbarnga and Lofa Counties, Liberia.

A view of the rustic roads Darious travels to visit with every child in our care.
Thank you for continuing to pray for our BCH ministry.
Linda Brooks, on behalf of the children,
President
Hearts Home – Baptist Children’s Home

Your Hearts of Compassion sponsorship provides a child the chance to thrive by receiving an education to assure they are provided for in adulthood. BCH is committed to following the small, family model to care for the children in our care.

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