Luke 24:5-6
“...but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?  He is not here but has been raised!”  Like many Christian holidays into today’s culture there is a tendency to secularize the holiday.  It is interesting that the Greek word for raised is hgerqh and is what is referred to as a “divine passive” emphasizing that Jesus was raised by God.  Luke wanted to be certain that the readers of the gospel knew that this is all about God – His power – His plan – for His glory.  As we celebrate Easter lets never forget that all we are and all we do in ministry is by His power – His plan and for His glory.  We at Orphan Outreach are so thankful for the opportunity to serve with all of you to reach the children the Lord loves so much.  Our prayer is that this Easter will be a very special celebration for you and your families.


PRAYER REQUESTS

Guatemala
Please pray for Mama Carmen and everyone at the orphanage as they mourn the loss of Marco Antonio (at right). He suffered from seizures and other health issues throughout his short life. Marco received much love and care at Mama Carmen's and was very precious to her.

Praise God the children at Good Shepherd Christian Academy are finishing their first trimester of school with joy and excitement. The children are on Spring Break this week.

Please keep Luis Hernandez, one of our faithful translators, and his family in your prayers as his father has tragically passed away. Pray that God will comfort Luis and his family as they grieve this loss and endure through other family struggles.

Orphan Outreach is now partnering with an orphanage called Casa Hogar mi Pequeno Refugio in Ceracaif, near Xela. Pray for this new partnership and the relationships being built with the staff, children and community. Also, pray for the need for two more teachers.

Honduras
Pray for the team of five individuals who will be traveling to Tegucigalpa from April 10 to 18. They will be providing eye care and treatment to all the students and staff at AFE and other sites. Pray that Christ would be known through their ministry.

India
Pray for the licensing for the Elwin Parekh Home in Anand that will expand their services, including adoptions. Pray for the work God is doing and will continue to do at the home and in the lives of these girls.

Russia
Pray for the teens who will be graduating this May and leaving the orphanages. Pray for the case management staff as they prepare and help transition graduates.

Pray for the girls at Orphanage #14 as they hear the word of the Lord; pray they may respond and surrender their lives to Christ. Pray specifically for Nadya, who is 15 and just arrived into the orphanage. She was abused as a child and is now going through many issues. Pray that Nadya would see her true beauty and value in the Lord and not in men. Also pray for Raisa, the assistant director, as she guides the fifty children at #14.

Mission Trips
Begin praying for the summer internship program and all the mission trips as they are quickly approaching. Pray for wisdom and direction for Orphan Outreach staff as many details, planning and preparations are made.