Since late 2008, Back2Back has been serving orphan children in India. We recently had the opportunity to visit Hyderabad and see how things are going. It was a great trip.
Back2Back Executive Director, Todd Guckenberger, came along. He was able to see each of our ministry sites, meet the directors of those programs and interact with the children.
At Mercy Home Hostel, he was welcomed with a flower garland and the children lined up along the driveway, singing and dancing. That night, the children sang and danced for us again.
They performed traditional India dances set to music with Christian lyrics. Although the words are all in Telugu, the dance moves often demonstrate the love of Christ, breaking the bonds of oppression and showing compassion to others.
The children also recited scripture by memory, including several Psalms and entire Bible chapters.
Using an interpreter, Todd shared a message with the children reminding them that they are each a child of the most high God.
We brought our greetings as well, telling the children how much we missed them and encouraging them to do well in school and grow in Christ.
In the short time we were there, we were able to host a group from the UK who taught new songs, played fun games, provided craft activities and shared the story of Joseph with the children at Eternal Joy Home.
Although we are now living back in the US, our national staff in India has been overseeing the projects started by B2B India. We were happy to see that the children served by B2B were all doing well. Thanks to a generous ongoing donation, we are supplementing the food at the children’s homes to include eggs, milk and fruit. Because of their improved nutrition, we could definitely tell a difference in the health of the children. The girls’ bathroom is still clean and functioning well. Signs in English and Telugu remind them to participate in the care and upkeep of this renovated facility.
Three of the older students are now enrolled in a Bachelor of Education course that will certify them as teachers. Thank you to our donors who are helping to provide care for today and hope for tomorrow for the orphan children in India. Please continue to pray with us for the future of the B2B India ministry and the children we serve.
If you are interested in learning more about joining our staff team in India, please contact Chris Ramos at ramos@back2backministries.org.