One of YJM’s ministry partners is Rev Solomon’s Shelter Trust hostel which cares for children and young adults who have HIV/AIDS. This ministry does a wonderful job of caring for about 30 young people – the stated aim of the team is to provide 3 things for those who live at the hostel: love, laughter and life (including of course eternal Life in Jesus Christ).
They are always very grateful for the modest financial assistance which YJM gives them each month and for extra gifts which come from AC supporters in other parts of the world from time to time. They also value greatly our prayer support.
We were able to send them an extra gift this year to assist them with their Christmas celebrations, and Rev Solomon has just sent the letter below and a picture of the children and young people. I think it would be correct to say that with the exception of Rev Solomon (who is in the centre of the back row) all of those shown in the picture suffer from HIV/AIDS. Their smiles tell us that by God’s grace the aims of the shelter are being met.
Please continue to pray that the Lord will enable Solomon to continue to fulfil his calling. Pray also for the staff (all of whom are HIV positive themselves) and volunteers who selflessly sacrifice to care for these children.
Rev Solomon wrote…
“Dear Annan {Brother},
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The children join me in thanking you all for your continued love and support.
Wishing you all a blessed New Year 2014
Looking forward for your continued love, care & support.
In His Service
Solomon Raj
Director,
Shelter Trust,
# 9, Thirupathy Thangavel Nagar,
2nd Street, Kolathur, Chennai 600 099,
Tamil Nadu, India”
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