Much is Happening

Since our last post in May, the Board of Directors of M4T have been praying and seeing prayers answered in real, substantial ways.  Challenge after challenge has arisen among the ministries we work with, but in each situation, God has proven faithful.  We have always known that it is true that He is faithful, but to know is different from seeing His hand at work.

After the purchase of the land for the orphanage, we have seen God continue to provide the funds for the construction of the orphanage, and at this point, the only part of the building to still be funded is the roof.  Originally, it was to be made of corrugated metal, but the decision was made to have a concrete roof installed.  This has many benefits for the orphanage, as it will be durable, insulating, have the potential to add to the building at a later date.

The construction has been interrupted in recent weeks by monsoon season rains, our builder was in a serious automobile accident (please be praying for his recovery), as well as several medical emergencies with orphanage staff.  However, through each situation, we continue to see the project progress.

At the end of October, three men will be making a trip to India to view the construction, encourage staff, minister where opportunities arise, continue to strategize with the staff, and to visit the children!  Please be praying for Matt, Drew and Gary as they make this trip beginning on October 25 and returning on November 6.  We are asking that God would bless the time, and that He would be glorified in it.

There is still an ongoing need to raise funds for monthly rent (until the building is complete), food for the children, and stipends for the volunteer staff of the orphanage.  Our heart is to eventually be able to provide living wages for each of the individuals working with the orphans.  We also believe that for the sake of security, it would be wise to have a wall built around the compound.  Plans are being discussed to develop an educational program for the children as well as helping provide ongoing vocational training.

During all of this, we also have seen God provide the funds for a roof to be installed on the KC Brown Elementary School in Liberia.  The walls had been completed for some time, but  the rains brought about in the Monsoon season began to wash them away.  The day after the funds were provided, the material for the roof was purchased and it was installed within the week.  The school walls can now be repaired and completed, freeing up the ministry from the burden of an annual lease they have been paying for years.

Through all of this we are becoming more and more excited to see God's hand at work.  And we continue to praise Him for what He is doing.  Thank you for being a part of this answered prayer, as we continue to seek to remember the orphans and the widows in their distress.

During the upcoming trip to India, we are hoping to do some livestream videos for those interested, so please follow us on the M4T Facebook page.  Also, we are very close to launching our new website.  We have been seeing the need to have a more vigorous presence on the internet.  Hopefully, as you have the opportunity to explore it, you will be able to get a better sense of what is happening with the ministries M4T is supporting.