Recent difficulties with the water system at Congo for Christ underscores the need for water storage tanks for Mango Tree School. In December, the water system was down for a few weeks, resulting in the need to carry water by hand from a river. This was a great hardship for the orphans who live at Congo for Christ, but also made it difficult for the children attending school. With nearly 300 students, you can imagine how challenging this was. Quite frequently the water system breaks down during rainy spells or when the pipes are broken or damaged. Two water tanks similar to this would provide emergency water for Mango Tree School students and the 1,000 or more children who regularly att

India, the world’s second most populous country, is experiencing increasing pressure and violence against Christians. Reports indicate that since the current ruling party took power in 2014, a climate of tolerance of Hindu nationalism resulting in increasing persecution is rising dramatically. Leaders have vowed to rid the country of Christians and all other religions by 2021. In 2018 alone, more than 12,000 attacks against Christians have been reported. People who convert to Christianity from a Hindu background bear the brunt of this widespread violence. Christians make up less than 5% of the population of more than 1.3 billion people. It is our privilege and responsibility to come al