We have a special prayer request this week for everyone to keep in their hearts and minds for us. In the short time we have been able to connect to the street boys, there is one in particular who has come forward as ready and wanting to go home. His story goes that while he was home, he borrowed a phone from some neighbors to listen to music. While he had it, somehow the phone got spoiled. The neighbors reported him to his parents demanding money for a new phone. Because he was a young boy, of course, he didn’t have the money. So the neighbors took it upon themselves to punish him severely. His parents did nothing. A week later, they returned demanding the money again. So he left in fear of more punishment. He has now survived on the streets for 4 years. He has a grandparent and a brother he wants to be connected with. Now comes our real work. Through him, we have to locate and communicate with these family members. We will sit down with them and discuss their living conditions and if they can be willing to take responsibility for him. Then we want to prepare him for school. That will mean purchasing books, materials, shoes, uniforms, etc. and paying school fees. Total, for the first term of 3 months, this can cost up to $400. We don’t know the family’s financial situation, if they can take that on just yet. So, we are praying for God to swing every door wide open and that the hearts of this family will be ready and willing to accept him. Thank you for your continued prayers and support in this mission!
