Hello Wai-Lam,

2 Kings 4:1-7 is about the woman and her sons' obedience to use what they had. It is also about Elisha’s willingness to respond to a desperate need, with an eye for the resources they did possess, and how to move her out of a pattern of self-imposed limitation. 

As followers of Jesus, how can we be those whose eyes are open to the needs around us as well as the resources and capability untapped to meet those needs? 

Our friends in Nepal, SARA Ministries, is a disciple-making movement that continues to invest in the communities across Nepal in a variety of ways. We thank those of you who helped them respond to the community needs that arose in the global pandemic. 

A consistent part of their community care has been the work of a children’s home, where Tej’s own experience as an orphan, informed the beginning of this unique work. Now, a team is committed to the work done there–seeking to give children a foundation to build for all aspects of their lives. 

Over the past ten years, EMCC has been privileged to be in relationship with Tej (and SARA Ministries). During this time, EMCC introduced HopeStory to Tej and the work of the children’s home. Over the past five years, HopeStory has formed and grown a partnership with the children’s home, giving donors personal connection with the children supported there. HopeStory and World Partners have worked together closely this past year to transition support of the children’s home back to World Partners as of January 2023. 

Lokendra's story is part of the on-going work that EMCC is undertaking with SARA children’s home, seeking to invest in the lives of young people, providing a nurturing environment for children to realize their potential. Should you want to learn more, feel free to visit the links below. 

Lokendra's Story

From Tej Rokka:

Lokendra belongs to a low caste and hails from the extreme west of Nepal, some 500 kilometers from the SARA Children's Home. He comes from a religiously conservative Hindu family. His family is impoverished and lacks a decent home. Because of his father's mental difficulties, his parents split when he was eight years old. They confronted a catastrophic financial situation after their divorce because there was no responsible adult to earn money for solid family support. His mom had been living with her parents, but she had been unable to do so for a long time due to her brother's inability to support her. She is now residing in a leased residence. She could scarcely finish Lokendra's studies up to grade 4. Lokendra's parents had begun attending church; therefore, he was a new convert. He had a strong desire to continue his education, but he couldn't attend school. His mother confided in one of the sisters who was the pastor of the local church, and the sister, being aware of the SARA Children's Home, suggested him to the staff at the center. Lokendra was accepted into the fifth grade. He was 11 years old at the time.

Lokendra is now 19 years old and has completed high school. He'll turn 20 next month. He is a first-year university student who also graduated from the orphanage. We've noticed a lot of changes in him. He has developed spiritually, psychologically, and physically. He is in good shape. Every academic year, he improves his grades. His professors see him as an excellent student. He has selected Business Management as his major. He has learned to type on a computer and to play musical instruments such as drums, percussion, and guitars. He is also capable of instructing others. He joins the choir to play the drums for worship at every church service. He also helps in leading the choir team at church. He has indeed grown into a responsible man. He has talent and is giving his all in all areas.

Invest in a young person like Lokendra today.

World Partners invites you to join with us in an EMCC Connected Across the Globe event on Friday February 10th (11 am EST/9 am MNT), engaging in prayer for these global partners together.

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