Small Platoons

Two of the great people I met in Burkina Faso in 2008 were Amy and Steve Nehlsen. Steve is the Field Director of the CMA mission program in Burkina Faso. Amy was immersed in a variety of projects too, including the start up of Dorcas House, a home for outcast young girls. Here is the purpose statement for the home:

"The purpose of Dorcas House is to provide a safe and healthy environment for girls who have been marginalized, in any number of ways, and to help them develop spiritual and physical skills that will  enable them to help themselves, and others for God’s glory."

A recent newsletter confirms that the home is exceeding its expectations and lives are being saved and changed for the better. Their current project is to provide each graduate with a sewing machine to earn a livelihood. A sewing machine costs $60 and will have a major impact in a young lady' life in this very poor country. The address for contributions is:

The C&MA
P.O. Box 35000
Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500
Memo : Burkina - Dorcas House

God is always at work for good in the world, usually in small ways that we don't see. It's a pleasure to shine the spotlight on one of His small platoons hard at work! Join them with a small contribution!