Friends of Root of Hope,
“Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverb 16:3 (CSB)
This is our first week back from Mozambique. Perhaps it was the most exhausting trip we ever had. Our bodies paid dearly for what was done. Well, we have our plans but the Lord had something much better. Christian life goes beyond taking care of ourselves, but also to care and love for the needy. I’m an apologist that believes that any deed done towards others with the intent of glorifying the Lord he will bless the heart of those individuals in a greater way than planned. We do what we do to please him, understanding that some human being will receive some reward, and that makes our hearts joyful. Root of Hope will never show up with a banner called, Look at me”. No! It’s all about the Author of Life, the Provider, the Comforter of souls, the One that deserves all the credit. We know who we serve, and we also understand that he is responsible to put in our path people like you that care in a way that the majority does not: the wellbeing of the poor, even if momentarily. How my heart rejoices when I hear a little child in a village, unknown to me, calling me “Pastor Adérito” two words fill my heart with joy, not because they know me but by the simple fact that a little one calling my name is the result of the Lord calling my name to do what’s being done. The same happens with Elsa and so many others in this world. So much was accomplished but I will focus on just a few real stories or events. We were able to feed 90 families, relatives of the 110 children that are taken care of at both locations where we provided services. Each family receives rice, beans, flour, oil, sugar, peanuts and soap. What a joy to see the expression on their faces when they were blessed with those items. For photos please go to out page on Facebook. We were able to paint both classrooms, inside and out and also to install a door and 2 windows in one of them. The other already had a door and windows. And now we have Paulo, a young man that due to unplanned events ended up drinking, doing drugs and smoking. We do know him for about 14 years. He needed help. We visited his home, or better said, the bedroom where he slept. That’s all he had and it was in shambles. If it rained it was guaranteed, he would get wet. We purchased all necessary things to build a decent bedroom, assembled a team of young men from church and in less than 2 days his new “mansion” was done. For less than 200 dollars. We also fed him and bought some food that will help him when he starves. I also gave him some of my own clothes. And we had the opportunity to help this 80-year-old lady. She was suffering from some disease that could not be diagnosed at the local hospital. We took her to a private clinic, and with a bit over one hundred dollars later the problem was solved. She regained her health. Elsa spoke with her a few days ago and she is feeling fine. What about all those that were blessed with all types of clothing? And those blessed financially when they did not expect it?
Because of lack of space I will end this narrative here. The LORD allows all these good things to happen. How does He do it? By grabbing people like you, human beings concerned for the welfare of the needy, sowing generously so someone, so far away from your homes, will reap a blessing that will put a smile on their faces. You may think it’s not much but when someone is lacking any little thing is a lot to them. Elsa and I are so grateful to all of you, and the largest majority has been helping out for so many years. What you see us do is the result of your love. We are just the feet of your kindness. May the Lord greatly bless you. fffffffff
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