New Life Orphanages International Inc

P.O. Box 2754**Haines City, FL 33845-2754**863-353-6059

October 2009 Prayer Letter

October is here, and it is that time of year when we ask for help with the children’s Christmas dinner and clothing.  Each year we purchase a large pig for Christmas dinner and all the treats that go with it.  In Burma, fish head soup is a holiday specialty.  In Cambodia, crawfish soup is on their menu, while in India chicken soup is served.  Although prices have increased some this year, we would still like to raise enough to buy two pairs of shoes, two skirts and two blouses for each child.  In Cambodia, the boys wear pants.

Our ministry in Burma is going through a very difficult time.  There is an attitude of resentment toward the orphanages there.  We knew when we began, we were on borrowed time.   Now it appears our time is running out.  The next few months will prove difficult as Burma’s national election is due to take place.  There is an erroneous assumption that Christians are going to disrupt the election process.  Because of this, established Christian ministries are anticipating a government led purging.  The truth is that we have experienced much progress under the present government.  Their astrologers, who have great influence on the government, have predicted that the Christian church will be in direct conflict with the military government.  Our philosophy has always been to obey the laws of the country we are a guest of and do as the Bible says, “render unto Caesar”.   Please pray we will be able to continue to operate as we have through the years.

When I was a child growing up in “The Bronx”, the kids would play games like hide and seek.   The one that was IT would have to count to 100  out loud and end the count with this phrase, “Ready or not - here I come.”

Well folks, Christmas is coming - whether we are ready or not!  In Asia this is a very special time of year for all the people.  The birth of Christ is observed by the Christians while the Buddhists celebrate the Christmas holidays.

Last year with your help we were able to provide funds to purchase 462 holiday meals and gifts of clothing for each of the orphans.  This year the number of orphans in our care has increased to 515 and the number of orphanages has increased to twelve. We have two new orphanages in Cambodia and Lord willing soon one in Managua, Nicaragua.    Each year we have been able to purchase shoes and a skirt or pants for each child.  Although prices have increased up to 10% in Asia as they have here in the United States, we trust that God will once again supply for the needs.  Our new orphanages have of course added to this expense.

I am listing the total breakdown for the holiday needs this year and ask that you join us in praying for the Lord to supply.

Pork and rice dinner with vegetables & rice averages $4.00 per child………….…...….$2060.00

Four pairs of shoes that will last one year - $6.50 per child…@ $1.70 per pair……..…$3,347.50

One pair of pants or skirt with shirt or blouse…$7.00 per child …….………….….…..$3,862.50

                                                                                                          TOTAL………….…… $9,270.00         

Again this year, I am confident the thrift shop will be able to raise the money for the shoes which will leave a balance needed of $5,922.50.   Any help that you could give for this holiday gift would be very much appreciated. Our deadline for sending the money over in time is December 8th.   This is a tremendous amount of money, but we serve an AWESOME GOD!  No gift is too small, and together we can do this. My last sermon to the children in Asia was taken from Philippians 4:19,  “GOD SHALL SUPPLY.”

Thank you for your prayers and your help with this most rewarding, life-changing program.

Just a few photos from last year’s Christmas Meal