A few weeks ago, we wrote to you about five things we are most proud of as an organization. On that list was Commitment: our ongoing and unwavering commitment to the children who will one day call The Littlest Lamb Orphanage home. A major part of our commitment to the children is to teach them interfaith tolerance to break the cycle of hatred. Through recreational programs including sports and facilitated workshops, we aim to teach the children that they can live in peace with people from other religions and backgrounds, and even call them friends. In the wake of the violence that rocked Saints Church in Alexandria on New Years Day, leaving 21 dead and nearly 100 injured, our commitment is stronger than ever.
While most of us are thousands of miles away from the violence, we all feel the hurt and pain it has caused. We send our heartfelt condolences to one of our Board members who lost a nephew in this tragedy.
We hope you will join us in renewing and strengthening your commitment as you keep the victims of this senseless act of violence and their families in your heart and your prayers.
As we mourn the loss of our brothers and sisters in Egypt, we wish for peace for all the children of the world. Everyone deserves a place to pray in safety; to feel love instead of fear; acceptance instead of intolerance.
"The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace." Psalm 29:11