Several years ago, a poor, deaf-mute, crippled man arrived at the Patmos Children’s Village and asked for help. He was given permission to build a shelter for himself at the edge of the campus and before long he had a simple shelter made from some sticks and piece of tarp. He made a bed for himself from some sticks and rags and then he moved in. With a withered, deformed right hand and arm, he had a significantly decreased ability to care for himself. His hygiene was poor, his skin was covered with parasites and he was obviously malnourished.

The children at Patmos decided to take care of him. They brought him food, they removed all the parasites from his skin, they helped him with bathing and they found some clothes for him. And what a difference their care has made!!! When we arrived this time, he was clean, better dressed and he had gained a bit of weight. He was thrilled to see us and he greeted us very warmly. He participates in all the group activities on campus and the children include him with enthusiasm.

What a thrill to see the children passing on the blessings that they have received to someone else in need. That is precisely what Christianity is all about!