When God gives a vision, He will give the provision. Tadesse Gebreyes, Blessing the Children Ethiopia’s National Director, had a vision recently about an 11 year old girl who needed help because she had no family. She was living on the streets – alone, unprotected and uncared for. She was in dire need and in a seemingly hopeless situation. Involved in Tadesse’s heartbreaking vision was a Pastor from a BCI partner church, MKC Church. He was the one who would be the liaison between the girl and Tadesse.
A few days later, Tadesse received the anticipated call from the MKC Church Pastor. Before the Pastor could talk, Tadesse began to share his vision with the man, who started to laugh. The Pastor explained to Tadesse that the vision was accurate, with one exception. The girl was a boy.
Kumilachow Melesa
Meet Kumilachow Melesa, an 11 year old boy that came from the Bahadar region of Ethiopia. His father died of yellow fever when he was only four and his mother – his last living family – died when he was 9. Kumilachow was his mothers only child and upon her death was forced to the streets.
Kumilachow was living along the roadside and receiving some charity from a local school, but they could not afford to help him for long. He was then brought to Addis by a Good Samaritan truck driver who wanted to help the boy although resistance from the truck driver’s wife put an end to that. The truck driver, unsure what else to do, took Kumilachow to the police station where he lived for around 15 days.
Kumilachow was receiving very minimal assistance from a local organization called Kingdom Youth International but unfortunately they are unable to continue due to financial constraints. Kingdom Youth International was only able to assist Kumilachow by providing a small amount of injera and he has gone hungry many times and has been frightened as he slept out on the road vulnerable to any people and animals passing by.
While his dire situation is no indicator, Kumilachow has attended school in the past and is in grade 4. He is a smart young man who speaks like a young adult and even knows some English. All he needs is a chance.
God has placed Kumilachow at the feet of Blessing the Children and we are seeking support for this young man. God has told us in his word that this is what true religion is, to feed and clothe the poor orphans. Would you be willing to get Kumilachow off the street and into a good home? With a sponsorship through BCI, Kumilachow’s life will be drastically changed, allowing him to attend school and giving him a chance at a bright future. Would you be willing to change this young man’s life? We need to raise full support for him of $90/mo so he can be accepted into the sponsorship program and removed from street life. If you or someone you know is able to help, please phone the office at (989) 667-8850 or email Info@BlessingtheChildren.org
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