Our Gracious God

God has been gracious; we now have 33 children with us today. .New entrant this year is Kavitha, age– 13. We are also supporting educational expenses for 3 children today.

God has provided amazingly this year too. God sent the same person to pay for the school fees for all children this year too. Praise is to God.   He keeps surprising us time and again.  We are amazed at how God can speak to and convince someone to pay such a big amount for the ministry. All glory and honor be to the Lord.

Our budget for this academic year (i.e.), for the month of June,, for admissions uniforms and books for all 36 children was close to Rs.1,50,000/-

On June 15th we received 1lakh 30 thousand rupees.  God is still in the business of doing miracles, Hallelujah! I felt I should list out all the amounts we receive every month for integrity transparency and for accountability’s sake. Most of all it is God’s money given sacrificially for the ministry. God will hold me accountable for every dime.

Recently I have been missing my father a lot (he passed away when I was 2 yrs), I was thinking if only I had someone whom I could call as father and to look up to, ask for my needs and get things I need and wouldn’t have to worry about anything. God knew what I was thinking and Kavitha joined us 3 days ago. She lost her father two years ago. I could understand the pain she was going through and I want her to know I would be there for her though I couldn’t take her father’s place ever. But I would make sure of providing her care and protection.

She had a fever yesterday and we gave her medicines and she was ready to go to school , she was getting ready accidentally she fell and she came running she put her head on my shoulder and started crying. I wiped her tears and comforted her.

I dropped her at school and informed school authorities she was not well and asked them to take care of her.

I was returning home and suddenly this thought flashed in my mind “He is father to the fatherless and husband to the widows” tears welled up in my eyes and I said “Thank you Lord for being my God. I with all my faults weaknesses and limitedness Am trying to be a father to somebody.” How much more our loving ,caring,, good and faithful God will take care of us, wipe away our tears and also provide for us.

Hmmm I’ll continue… 1 lac 30 thousand received, one sister gave a cheque of Rs.5000/-. She has been planning for the past one year and God made it possible now. It’s the right time for us. Praise God. Another sister gave 1600/- towards bags for children. One friend gave Rs.5000/- for a child’s fees, books and bags and  another friend gave Rs.500/- towards books for one child. Praise God.

God is taking care and is continuously providing for us.

Another friend called and said we could buy 3000/- worth of groceries from a supermarket nearby. Praise God.

Another friend sent a bundle of white cloth to be stitched for the children’s uniform. God is amazing.

Oops I almost forgot one brother asked if I needed money and I wanted to say no because God already planned and provided through someone else. I was not sure whether the cheque would get encashed on time or not and so I said ‘yes’ He said I could come and collect it from his place. Suddenly I remembered that God has already provided the same amount I needed and I immediately called up this brother and said that God has provided a cheque for the same amount. He said we could still take the money and use it till the cheque gets encashed. Praise God! Even when I doubt or have my own fears God Word says “Be still and know that I’m God”. He is same yesterday today and forever.

Praise God. Dear reader I forgot a major miracle. I called one brother to clarify some office issue and he said we was in the middle of prayer and before I hung up he said God has asked me to give you Rs. 40,000/- towards children’s expenses.

What more can one ask from God, when He out of His bountiful riches is providing on time for all the needs we have and also taking care of children’s health. I stand amazed at God’s goodness.

We have shifted our home from HB colony Moul Ali to Nagaram. Its 4 kms from ECIL ‘X’ Road. This place is really good in all aspects. It has a big open ground for children to play, sufficient water, school is at stone throw distance. Amazingly God provided this house. it has been vacant for last 4 years and it’s as though God kept it for us only.

We have been praying and planning about the future of the children. Some of them have never been to school and are slow in learning so we planned to give home schooling for them. But God knew all about whatthe needs of our children and what is best for them. The school they now go to is Dr.Reddy’s Foundation “PUDAMI” Neighborhood School. Its real miracle because they have the same vision, i.e. to give quality education for the children and not for commercial reasons and for sure not in a monotonous (read and recite) method of teaching. They have different programs such as transition program for children who want to move from Telugu medium to English medium also they would assess children based on their ability and would teach them from the basics and place them in a class where they would be able to grasp things and also comprehend.

When we mentioned that we are from an orphanage the Principal was kind enough to grant us concession in admission and monthly fees. Praise God

God arranged all things even before we had planned to move to this new place. Isn’t it great?

 Written by

Pradeep Manchala (Director)

Update

Hey there!

After a long haitus..... for all of you who were waiting for news on HOPE.... well here it goes.

We've shifted base from HB Colony, Moula Ali to Satya Narayana Colony, Nagaram. The new location is a bit out of the city and simply ideal for the kids(Post ECIL, Kushaiguda) . It has lush green grounds all around and the best part is that we are free from angry neighbours. 

Christmas is coming and as dedicated and acting parents we have decided to provide the kids with bicycles but unfortunately we are unable to generate enough funds for it.

We are also praying for a bigger building. Hoping to get one soon in the same locality.

Currently there are 32 kids.. two below the age of 3... Praveen and Sweety.

Our objective is to provide the kids with a secure life believing and having complete faith in God. 

Please pray and bless our efforts in bringing back to the kids their wasted years. Hoping for your blessings, prayers and cooperation in making the dreams of these children come true. 

Merry Christmas to all!!

Please feel free to contact the Director,

Pradeep Manchala (Fondly called by me as Choudhry)

Phone number - 9885528559

Aduie for now!

Smriti (The Editor :-))

http://smriti-simszone.blogspot.com/

Ray of Hope

NEED FOR ‘ASHA NILAYAM’
Asha Nilayam is the maiden project of HOPE (Help for the Oppressed and Poor Empowerment, 13-IV/2003, Tax exempt under 12 A/80G). Asha Nilayam is a Home for orphaned and other vulnerable children. Started in 2004 with 14 children, the number has now grown to 36 children - 19 girls and 18 boys.
Asha Nilayam endeavors to create a safe, loving and homely atmosphere for the children. The staff closely monitor the children’s health and education, provide guid­ance and counseling, emotional support, and are positive role models. Staff also spend time individually with eachchild, listening to their problems, hopes and fears and en­couraging them to dream big and become people of cour­age & integrity.
Background of the children :
Orphans, single parent and HIV /AIDS affected and street children –“if they were not given a chance they would be become the worst part of our society”. We endeavor to instill moral values and with love and good education to make them men and women of potential to change the world – their own world.

Objectives
To create an atmosphere of a loving family
To introduce the children to the existence of God and his love
To provide quality education including
vocational training
To ensure proper health and physical development
To instill HOPE in the children to allow them to dream big
To develop a strong moral foundation in the children
To promote and protect the children’s rights through sensitizing parents and teachers, monitoring and reporting any suspected cases of child abuse.

ABOUT HOPE
The HOPE team is a staff of 10 young people who came together with a common goal to care for unwanted, orphaned and other vulnerable children. There are also many other volunteers who come at their leisure to spend time with children playing, to teach and motivate them.
The other activities the HOPE staff are/have been in­volved in include a literacy program for Muslim children in Chandraingutta, a sewing center for child laborers, AIDS awareness seminars and medical camps in partner­ship with other NGOs for our young and also street chil­dren care program.

Location & Contact details
Asha Nilayam is a double storey rental house located at Moula Ali, Housing Board, H.No 5-2-159. The children sleep on the first floor with boys and girls in separate portions.
email : ashanilayam@gmail.com, pradeepmanchala@yahoo.com. Mobile - 9885528559

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Note : The word "Nudge" (nudge: • verb 1 prod with one’s elbow to attract attention. 2 touch or push lightly. 3 give gentle encouragement to. • noun a light touch or push. ) was used in the thank you letter to all our friends prayer partners and donors - in the context of God touching you or reminding or leading you gently to pray and give for the ministry- wasnt meant to offend anyone or show God as one who forces us to give.