An orphan's life
Why am I in orphan ministry? (A. Korolyuk)
Andrei Korolyuk,
Agape volunteer
Andrei Korolyuk,
Agape volunteer
I want to demonstrate to them that they are not alone, not rejected – and that they are precious to God, and to us…
Orphan ministry had crossed my mind once in a while, but more as an abstract idea. Sure, it was something that was worth doing, but I didn't have the slightest notion that God could use me...
After the lesson, everyone raced off, leaving Lyuda behind. Lyuda is an open, tenderhearted girl, very sensitive and easily hurt. She asked very politely how I was doing, and despite her shyness and discomfort, struck up a conversation...
Soon Agape Ministries will celebrate it's 10th anniversary. In some ways it seems like a long time, in others, not long at all. When we stop to consider - the tears and laughter, the heights of joy and depths of despair...it's by God’s grace we have learned and grown through it all.
I could just see the silent question in her eyes: "Who are you and what do you think you know about us, anyway?”