India - James Children’s Home

The India project was launched in late 2007.  The Rev. Dr. Paul Lawrence, a native of India and pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Providence, is coordinating an ABCORI Mission Explosion Team.  The goal is to raise $45,000 to construct a dormitory for the James Children’s Home in Kodaikanal, a small town in Tamil Nadu, India.

A small team from ABCORI will visit India from June 2-12, 2008 to become acquainted with the project and the people involved.  Upon their return they will want to speak with many people and churches to report on the mission there.

The plan is that at a later date a work team will go to India to help with the construction of the dormitory on land that the Home already owns.  Ultimately, it is hoped that a second story will be constructed that will include a chapel and education space.

The home was established in 1992 by Paul Lawrence, using the scripture from James 2:17, “Faith without works is dead,” as its foundation, to help address the needs of the poor in the area. 

Currently, twelve girls live at the James Children’s Home, which is located in another facility.  They attend school in the community.  When they graduate from school the girls become employed or receive additional training to become nurses.

For more information about the James Children’s Home, or to invite a speaker to your church, please contact the Rev. Dr. Paul Lawrence.  E-mail:  miracletouch@juno.com