General Posts – india-ap

Not Shaken

June 26, 2011
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I walk through the gates of SCH. So many children run up to the team to be loved on. One little girl runs full speed ahead to be hugged. She’s caught by a team member and swung up into her arms. This little girl is so insistent in wanting to be held. If somebody is not paying attention to her, she will push other children away. If somebody calls to her, she will run so fast and jump into her arms. She’s always running to someone so that she can be hugged and carried and loved on. The thing is, is that she’s blind. She can’t see where she’s running to. But she runs...

home sweet ongole

June 10, 2011
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I should start by explaining my journey here. It was quite the adventure. We flew from the Atlanta Airport to Newark, and then boarded our flight to Mumbai. We considered it our last 14 hours of luxury. Movies we were too embarrassed or too broke to see in theaters were at our fingertips. We could drink water and eat ice without a care. And the food? If you are ever traveling internationally, I hope they serve Indian food, because somehow they have mastered the art of pre-packaged never-expiring fare. And everything is vegetarian. I promise I’m not exaggerating – it was wonderful....

Attention Parents and Supporters!

March 11, 2011
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Dear Parents and Supporters, In light of the recent Japan earthquake and tsunami, we wanted to inform you that we have spoken to all leaders and the teams are safe and doing well. We're continuing to monitor this situation and if anything changes we will notify parents immediately. If you have any concerns or questions, please leave a comment and we will respond as soon as possible. Please keep the Polynesia, and Central and South American coasts in your prayers. Tamica Sloan Real Life staff

Real Life Update: Attention Supporters and Families of Participants!

January 4, 2011
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We are excited for the teams who will be launching on the 19th and on the field for over four months! There are five trips launching out on three continents. And we are excited for you to be able to be a partner in the development of these young adults. They will need all the encouragement and support they can receive, because there is difficulty in the process of initiation through the situations and circumstances that arise. We would like to ask that if you support a participant, whether family, friend, or supporter, that you would continue to pray for each participant of the...

Sarah’s Covenant Homes

December 13, 2010
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In conjunction with ICM (India Christian Ministries), is an organization geared toward special needs orphans, known as Sarah’s Covenant Homes. This is the heart and passion of Sarah Rebbavarapu, who along with her husband also founded ICM. These homes are places where children and teenagers with special needs are taken care of. Due to the harsh realities of a culture that is primarily driven by perfection, individuals with physical and mental disabilities are seen as an eye-sore and subsequently cast aside. Sarah has found a place in here heart and in the grand scheme of “Kingdom”...

It takes a village

August 4, 2010
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UNICEF estimates that there are over 25.5 million orphans under the age of 17 living in India. That means there are more orphans in India than there are people living in Texas or New York! And only about 60% of these orphans aged 10-14 go to a school of any kind; many are left to fend for themselves. India Christian Ministries believes it is the duty of the church to take care of the orphans, the widows and the poor, and that a good education is the best way to break the cycle of poverty and instill hope for this generation and those to come. So they have established...

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