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"Feed my lambs", is what Jesus
told Peter to do when Peter's love of Jesus came into question. This is the
force behind the "Little Lamb's" program. Elaine Barnett, of
Africa Inland Mission, saw the need and began to do something.
It was not as though she had nothing to do. Elaine was already "up
to her eyeballs" in work as a missionary and like many of you, not
prepared for further financial commitments. However, the needs of the
children loomed large in her heart. Ignoring their needs was not an
option. She moved with her heart and did something.
More than 20 million children in Africa have AIDS. We cannot 'save' all
of them, but we can save some. We do not have the wicked privilege of
doing nothing. Even Jesus said, "If you have done this unto the
least of these, you have done it unto me." He sides with those who
are innocent and affected by the behavior of others.
We are looking for people like Elaine, who are busy and yet looking for
ways to impact those "little ones" of whom Jesus spoke.
You can help by making a direct contribution to Missions By Modem
International which is an agency registered with the IRS as a non-profit
agency, IRS Tax ID# 38-3556104. Or you can help by donating jewelry,
watches, rings, etc. There are no salaries taken from contributions. In either case, of
monetary or tangible gifts, we will issue a tax deductible receipt.
In the case of jewelry, our agent for appraisal is: http://www.thisisjewelry.com/
Should you wish to make a donation using the internet click here: http://donate.thisisjewelry.com/
For more information about the precious metals and gems donation
program, click here: http://donate.thisisjewelry.com/help.php
For monetary contributions or more info:
Contact: Archie Hensley
director@mbmintl.org
Missons By Modem International
P.O. Box 71776
Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-7340
Our HIV/AIDS resources download site:
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Mama Elaine giving much needed
hugs and attention to the children
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Elaine Barnett giving hugs to a few of
the hundreds of children in the "Little Lambs" program. We
provide food, education, and lots of love to scores of children.
This center provides care to an over whelming number of street
children born to unwed mothers who are HIV infected.
Tea time for the children after tutoring in the makeshift classrooms. We
provide care for children of all races and religions in our centers
without discrimination. All meals must be served in our facilities as
the children are robbed of food they attempt to carry home. Draught has
made the food situation difficult in this area.
These children are from another of our 6 centers. Our missionary
children's school nearby provide clothing for most of the children. Many
of these children are at risk and some are rescued from abusive and
dangerous situations. Medical care is a big problem as many of the
children have difficult and long term problems.
Another center feeds children of a wide age span. This little girl can
be assured of at least one meal a day, provided by our center. Crops that were planted around the center failed due to lack of rain.
Our hospital at Kijabe, Kenya ministers to many children like Eunice
and Elizabeth, who are HIV/AIDS positive.
A joyful spirit even in times of difficulty, inspires this boy to
make a soccer ball from plastic bags and string.
There are many others who are in need of help. These two children were
watching as we served the other children. They were invited in. But, the
provisions can only go so far without more help.
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Baby Eunice, orphan at 1 day old and HIV
positive. Mother and father died of AIDS.
Little girls make dolls from plastic, straw, and bits of
cloth, the only toys some have. It is interesting to note that they have
collectively created a family.
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