In the spring of 2009, Stan and Lana started the Father’s House project in the Indian state of Odisha. Through our mission, Jesus Unlimited, we built two family-style homes for children — one for boys and one for girls. We also opened a Christian school that not only serves our kids but also welcomes children from nearby villages who come from very poor families. Recently, we’ve welcomed new children because the orphans we first took in back in 2009 have grown up and are now in college. Here’s the story of how it all began.
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In 2007, thousands of Christians suffered during intense persecution in Odisha. Radical Hindus destroyed churches, demolished Christians’ clay homes, burned their belongings, and attacked those who couldn’t escape the mobs. Families fled into the jungle, where many died from snake bites, wild animal attacks, or malaria-carrying mosquitoes. People starved, eating whatever they could find, and entire families were lost — children and parents alike. Over 50,000 Christians were affected in just one year.
God gave us a prophetic dream and a clear call to help these children. We brought the first little ones from refugee camps, but they had forgotten how to smile. They would stuff food into their mouths out of fear it might disappear, often making themselves sick. Many didn’t know their own age, and the youngest had even forgotten their names. It broke our hearts. But God is so faithful — He wipes away tears and restores hope. These children are now our joy. They’ve learned three languages — English, Hindi, and their native Odia — and they’ve become some of the best students in their school.
We’re so grateful for all the partners who have supported our kids over the years. Thanks to you, we can keep bringing in new children who desperately need to experience God’s love. Friends, we invite you to join us in this mission by signing up for monthly donations. As Jesus said in Matthew 18: 5, “Whoever welcomes one such child in My name welcomes Me.” Your support can help transform the lives of these precious children and give them a brighter future.
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Christian families had to hide in the jungles, in danger from snakes, wild animals and malaria-carrying mosquitos. Many parents and their children died during that time.
When we brought the first children from the refugee camps, they had forgotten how to smile. When they saw food, they couldn’t stop eating until they threw up, but then they tried eating again.
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Jesus said: “Whoever welcomes one such child in My name welcomes Me.” (Matthew 18: 5)
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