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Bhaktapur NepalRick and I have been in Nepal for the past five weeks visiting our Children’s Home and ministering to our congregation in Bhaktapur. We have had a chance to really get to know these precious kids. All of our children have compelling stories and it was difficult to select just one, but I wanted to give you a peek into the life of one of our children. Philip is one of our older boys (16 years old); here is his story... Phillip's StoryI grew up in a village called Dolakha, a six-hour bus ride from Bhaktapur, where the Children’s Home is. I was two years old when my Mom died in childbirth, along with my newborn brother. I went to live with my grandmother, and soon my father remarried. When his second wife left him, it was too much for him to bear and he committed suicide. I lived with my aunt for two years after my grandmother passed away. One of my Christian relatives brought me to an orphanage in Patan. I was there only six months because the institution was closed. I was really frightened. I did not know what would become of me. Where to go, what to eat, or what to do? Thank God, the orphanage sent me to B.C.H. (Bhaktapur Children’s Home). I was Hindu before I came. When I first came, I didn’t understand Christianity but as I went to church I learned more and more about God. Soon I understood and accepted Christ. I was very much happy. I am so blessed to have a home. I do not know if my aunt or any other relations are alive. I consider this to be my family and my home. Since I had received only 2 months of education, I was enrolled in kindergarten at eight years of age. I am now in seventh grade and ranked 11th in my class. I love to play volleyball, and table tennis in school. Most of my classes are in English so I struggle with my Nepali grammar and my Nepali numbers but I know that the English language is important for future opportunities. Math is one of my favorite subjects. I hope to study computer science in the university, along with music. When we come home from school I enjoy spending time working on our music. I would like to be a worship leader. I started taking guitar lessons two months ago. While playing guitar I feel very happy because I am playing for the Lord. It is not for show, it is not an act to me, it is truly only for the Lord. He deserves my worship. My guitar is His. I would love to travel to other churches in Nepal with my music. I have also picked up the madal (long two sided Nepali drum), congas, electric and bass guitar. My brothers and I have a band. Sometimes I sing, sometimes I only play, but we always dance! We write our own lyrics and music. We have written about six songs and we hope to record an album. We are often asked by other churches to play. This opportunity is very special to us. Our band also leads worship in the weekly church service. Every morning and evening my brothers and sisters and I have devotions. I help with worship and when feel impressed share from the Bible. We always pray together before we leave for school. It is a very precious time. I see myself always helping the church. I want to help with the new children God sends us. Philip now has a chance for a bright future. We have three children in the home who are currently without sponsors, and as I was transcribing his story, I realized that Philip is one of those three. We could not be helping any of these children without your support. Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference in a life. Dream His Dreams Bev rick@rickzachary.com - bev.zachary@gmail.com - shane.zachary@gmail.comChurchAsia - P.O. Box 82080 - Baton Rouge, LA 70884changing the world...one congregation at a time |
