In January we took all of our children on a trip of a life time. We bundled them all into a small bus and took off to a local mall. Here they were able to have a walk around, see the water with boats on it and have a ride on a carousel. They were so excited to sit on the horses and go around and wave to us.

We then headed to a park where the children enjoyed their lunch, we played Billy, billy Kuta which is Indian style Duck Duck Goose. Then we gave them some balls and the children ran around in a big space kicking and chasing and laughing so much. It was a real joy to my heart to see them all having such a good time.

The Changes the centre makes

I’d like to introduce you to a lovely little girl called Nazoo. She lives next door to our centre in a one room shack with her mum, dad, sister and I think some brothers. About a year ago we tried for her to come into the centre but she screamed and kicked until her dad had to come in and get her. She was always happy to smile at me and wave but as soon as there was any talk of her coming in she would run away. When I arrived here in January I was so happy to see a smiling happy Nazoo sitting on the mat and listening to the teachers. She remembered me and gave me a huge smile.

God stories

God has been showing his love for us show much this year. There are so many stories to share with you that each newsletter I’ll put in another story. Let me start with the first one, the day we arrived at the airport. I call it ‘The handbag story.’

We arrived at Delhi airport and got all our bags together. Kamal was there waiting for us. We headed for the van. I was with my team members, Nina, Roly and Anna. When we arrived at the van I looked for my handbag and it was gone, I couldn’t believe it, just like that it was gone. Kamal and I went back and had a good look around, no bag to be seen. We went to the police station and laid a complaint. I rung my insurance people and the bank and cancelled my cards. Everything was in my bag, tickets, passport, camera, phone, money etc… We finally got to our hotel and got given our rooms when Kamal’s phone rang, it was the police to say they had found the bag. Praise God. We headed back to the airport and sure enough there it was and believe it or not absolutely everything was in it. The police told us that because of a bag being by itself people thought it could have been a bomb so left it alone. Wow. We were blown away by this and so thankful to God for taking care of us.

2 years
In March we are celebrating our 2nd year birthday which we are all very excited about. Also we will have a graduation ceremony for our children who will be going off to school. Then we will open for admission so a whole lot of new children will arrive who have been waiting on the waiting list.

Thanks
I want to say a huge thanks to everyone who have been supporting us financially and through prayer we really appreciate it.

Needs:
Prayer: - Children to experience a fun, learning experience at our centre.
- That we are able to reach out to the families and be a real
witness to them.
- Protection for the staff, children and families.

Financial: - We have a new monthly cost as we are adding a boiled egg for each child 3 times a week for their health.
- For people to become regular supporters.

If you would like to give a one off donation or become a regular supporter you can put your gift into this account
02 0524 0134771 024
The Rock City Church Global Tribe – India
BNZ bank
(Please put your particulars)

It would be really great to hear from you. Have a wonderful week.
God bless, love from Julie-Ann (Jig), Kamal, Julie, Santosh, Sophia and all the children.