After reading Elizabeth Nieves blog entitled PLEASE look at this photograph before Thanksgiving Day...
and Broker Bryant's blog entitled ActiveRain members CAN make a difference. Will you? I wanted to
tell the folks at Active Rain about an organization that I belong to, that has taken on the task of feeding,
clothing and giving shelter to the homeless and orphaned children of Uganda.
The founders, Mike and Lori Salley answered a call on their lives after a visit to Uganda opened their eyes to the
extreme poverty and living conditions that the people of Uganda had to endure. Mike especially took notice of
the plight of the many orphaned and abandoned children that he came in contact with. His heart was broken for
these children as he saw them all alone on the streets, scavenging for food like animals and even prostituting
themselves just to stay alive. Thinking about his own children and how he would feel if they had to experience
this kind of existence, he recognized that this was not OK with God and that he could not just stand by and
pretend that everything would be OK and do nothing.
As Lori puts it, "When I saw the faces of these children, who had been through so much, and endured so much
at the hands of others, I was just wrecked. I knew that I had to do whatever I could to make sure that we could
help these children know that they have a Father in heaven who loves them, and wanted to show them the love
of the Father by providing them the things that they would need to survive; food, clothing, medical attention,
education, shelter and love.
In July of 2004, Show Mercy was officially founded and registered as a 501c3, nonprofit organization. From that
point on, God began providing financial resources that enabled Show Mercy to begin build homes for many
orphaned and abandoned children. Since that time, the ministry has continued to be blessed enabling them to
continue providing assistance to hundreds of hurting children in Uganda and India. This includes providing
shelter, food, clothing, medical care, education and love to many hurting children.
As we draw close to Thanksgiving, and move on to Christmas, would you consider sponsoring a child, or
donating to this worthy cause?
Click here to learn more about Show Mercy International:
Click here to Sponsor a Child:
Click here to donate to this worthy cause:
Photos courtesty of: Show Mercy International
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INCREDIBLE MINISTRY!!!! I am so thankful that you shared this with us. I believe that many, many children will be helped because of getting the word out about these ministries. AND...that is what it is about...making a difference in their lives. God bless you!!
Elizabeth- thanks so much for the encouragement. I hesitated, but then decided that I want people to know that I support this ministry, and I posted it on localism. My only hope is that people view it and realize that I only want to get the word out for this incredible ministry, and for Mike and Lori, who work without ceasing to help the kids. They sold all that they owned and moved out to the West Coast for this cause. My hope is that God will continue to bless this ministry so that many more lives can be enriched. God bless you sis!
Alecia: This is beautiful that you are reaching out with Gods hands to help. So heart wrenching it is to see these little ones going through such horrific situations. Have you by chance ever had the opportunity to visit a country such a Uganda and help with their needs? I just found out a couple of days ago that 4 of the sisters in my church are going to Africa this June to help and make a difference. What a blessing that will be for each of them and most importantly how they will be blessing the lives of the people there. I would love to do something like that. I know God would welcome it. Wouldn't that be amazing to have a group of ActiveRain members join in and make a difference with hands on help as well? That would completely fill one of my life's purposes.
God Bless you Alecia for you have taken what has been given to you and have shared it with the world.
Julie- I am planning on making the trip to Uganda next year in the spring. I am apprehensive and excited at the same time! Thanks so much for coming and commenting. Your words really encouraged me today!
This is great, thank you for sharing it.
Alecia-That is so inspiring. Truthfully. I can't wait for you to share your experience. Have a great night!
Mike and Lori- I love you guys, and I love these kids! This is the least that I could do to help. God Bless!
Julie- I'll make sure and take lots of pictures and post about it when I get back. Have a great holiday!
Great post on a worthy organization, sister!!!
The homeless and destitute are always gooing to be with us, said the Lord... doing what we can to ease their burdens is a good thing!!
They see the love of God in what is done for them.....
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Alex- Thanks so much for your kind comments- and for being such a great support. You encourage me to continue writing, seeking the lord, and getting better everyday! God Bless You, and Happy Thanksgiving~
Yes, people are insulated to the struggles people face everyday. We have to do something.