Tenderness Needed

Africa » Ethiopia » Tigray Region
February 5th 2014

Published: February 6th 2014

If I were a songwriter I would write a song about “Everyone Needs a Little Tenderness.” I am sure there are songs about that but this would be reserved for those most in need. I would dedicate it to the Eritrean Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) living in Ethiopia. To the lovely children I just visited, shook hands with, hugged, sat in their one room mud “homes” on the beds of clay and ... Read Full Entry

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Johnny and Jennifer (Phillips) Lawrence

ITHM

"ITHM" - International Treasure House Ministries is a non-profit organization that was established in 1996 in order to rescue orphaned and destitute children. We also work to help people in need; materially, emotionally and spiritually. We work in Romania, Kenya and Ethiopia. “ By wisdom a house is built, through understanding it is established, and with knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures” - Proverbs 24:3-4 ... full info

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The sous-chef

More coffee....:)

Raising her brothers

When this families parents died the oldest (the young lady) took in her two little brothers and have raised them. The boys work in the restaurant and go to school. They do their best with so little. We were proud to become their friends.

My spot for our journey

Waiting

for more than just shoes...waiting for hope.

How would our teenagers handle

such circumstances. I pray they never have to walk in these shoes and I pray they will do something to help those in need.

Beautiful teenagers

Handing out soap

Umbrella

The girls were delighted with their new umbrellas to protect themselves from the intense heat of the day.

Sad stories

Our friend Shegitu was listening to the girls story of how 18 of them left the camp, went into Somolia, were in a bus crash and only half of them survived and brought back to the camp. Tragedy after tragedy for some of these children...

Shegitu

Who was once a refugee herself poured out love upon these children with whom she can relate.

The "social worker"

with some of the 24 girls she is responsible for. This is a home where 8 girls live.

Sitting on the one and only bed

We were glad to see Jesus hanging out there too!

More than a refugee...

A young lady with hopes and dreams. I pray they are fulfilled in her lifetime.

The stove

Each house has a charcoal stove to heat water on.

Housemates

Oh Look...Kbra got in another photo...This was in her room/house.

Storage

The kids pile their cooking pans in the corner. Each are provided one by Refugee services.

More than a refugee

A beautiful teenager that has walked through the fire. Yet, she can offer a smile.

Home #2

The bed

does not look or feel at that cozy.

House #3

Somewhere the girls found posters! Just like our teenagers they like; to decorate, sweet things and love stories.

7th February 2014

Sheila Reeves
non-member comment

ITHM is growing
Despite all of the suffering these children are going through, it is exciting to me that ITHM is reaching out to these children. I know God will provide, and we will be more than happy to help. God bless you, Jen.

8th February 2014

Sandy Swoager
non-member comment

God bless your obedience.
Jenny, You are a special person. God bless your obedience. Love and prayers, Sandy Swoager

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