Children

                             "TO THE LEAST OF THESE…" 

Ernest and Rachel always shared the conviction in their hearts that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not just in word but also in deed. This same conviction has been imparted to the Pastors and leadership of Manna International. The "cup of cold water" to the thirsty is as important as sharing salvation through Jesus Christ. The two need not be mutually exclusive. Ernest seen his own older sister die of malnutrition, and Rachel had seen her father help many suffering in poverty. This changed their outlook forever.

In 1968, Rachel went to visit a woman dying of cancer who asked that she take care of her children upon her death. Rachel promised, never suspecting that the woman would die 2 days later. She took the two children into her home. It did not take long for the word to spread.

Within 3 weeks, 38 orphan children were staying in the Komanapalli home. Miriam Children’s Home, a ministry of Manna International was born. Today over 40 orphanages are operated by the ministry; feeding, educating, giving shelter and clothing over 3500 children.

Since that small beginning, over ten thousand children have gone through these homes and on to being productive, successful and responsible citizens of India. Rachel, in addition to raising her 2 children and 3 foster children has become a true mother in Israel.

The "graduates" of the homes has found employment in many fields: Professional and Non professional, Industrial and service, Government and Private sector. Many young men have been called into the ministry and currently pastor churches. All thank God for the chance they were given to make it in life through the Ministry of Miriam Children’s Home.