Agape Home@Bkt Beruntung
Bukit Beruntung, also better known as Bukit Takuntung because of the high number of properties being auctioned off by banks and liveless town, lies an underprivileged children’s home run by a pastor and his wife. Our whole family visited them 3 weeks ago to see what these 2 people are doing there.
All these while, SL and I have been talking about doing something of outreach nature together as a family, something with a personal touch and something not done in a big group. Not until recently, SL met Pastor Henry and his wife at a parenting seminar organized by BLC. Since then, she suggested that we should go see what Pastor Henry is doing and see if we can be of any support to his ministry. Well, we procrastinated a while until after CNY that we decided to pay them a visit.
I must say that I was hesitant at first because I’m afraid of not knowing what to expect. I had to push myself (when better than doing it during the Lent season) out of my comfort zone. Though the drive may be long but we hoped that this is where long term relationships can be established.
I must say that I was very surprised by how well mannered these kids are. One of them, Sylvia, even knew how to take care of little EN so well that he was so “at home”. NN was quick to get acquainted with the elder kids as she always loves to have an elder brother or sister. NN2 is her usual sticky self to SL. We also listened to Pastor Henry’s “miraculous” stories of how they run the home. I also felt that I’ve made friends with the kids when some of them came to me and said “Hey uncle, come play la!” when I was resting after playing games with them.
We knew right away that this is something we wanted to do on a regular basis. Furthermore, as Pastor Henry said that it is quite common for people to give things, money, food, etc. but quite seldom giving their time to be with the kids. This visit has given me a chance to learn more about myself and also others who can be apart of my life as well. The distance is long but it is worth "going the distance".
All these while, SL and I have been talking about doing something of outreach nature together as a family, something with a personal touch and something not done in a big group. Not until recently, SL met Pastor Henry and his wife at a parenting seminar organized by BLC. Since then, she suggested that we should go see what Pastor Henry is doing and see if we can be of any support to his ministry. Well, we procrastinated a while until after CNY that we decided to pay them a visit.
I must say that I was hesitant at first because I’m afraid of not knowing what to expect. I had to push myself (when better than doing it during the Lent season) out of my comfort zone. Though the drive may be long but we hoped that this is where long term relationships can be established.
I must say that I was very surprised by how well mannered these kids are. One of them, Sylvia, even knew how to take care of little EN so well that he was so “at home”. NN was quick to get acquainted with the elder kids as she always loves to have an elder brother or sister. NN2 is her usual sticky self to SL. We also listened to Pastor Henry’s “miraculous” stories of how they run the home. I also felt that I’ve made friends with the kids when some of them came to me and said “Hey uncle, come play la!” when I was resting after playing games with them.
We knew right away that this is something we wanted to do on a regular basis. Furthermore, as Pastor Henry said that it is quite common for people to give things, money, food, etc. but quite seldom giving their time to be with the kids. This visit has given me a chance to learn more about myself and also others who can be apart of my life as well. The distance is long but it is worth "going the distance".
posted by skng74 | 10:48 PM
1 Comments:
I like the direction this is going...
may your passion continue in this area.
We are heading in the direction of getting involved with African refugees- certainly aliens in this foreign land they must now call home to.
Even a tiny drop of time produces much joy and great richness.
Blessings to your family.
I miss your wife's laughter!
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