These poor girls were able to experience a safe, healthy and Christ-centred home. Due to her work, Amy experienced death threats and pressure to return the girls but this work of God was irresistible.
When the children were asked what drew them to Amy, they most often replied "It was love. Amma (mother, Amy) loved us." Love for others is at the heart of Christian service. This was all the more amazing considering that Amy suffered from neuralgia, a disease of the nerves that made her whole body weak and achy and often put her in bed for weeks on end.
Amy saw these precious children as jewels of the King of kings. She appreciated them when others abused them. This reflected the teaching of Jesus who said:
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Ultimately, we are all like Amy’s children who cannot save ourselves, but humbly acknowledge our need for Jesus. We all need Jesus to intervene on our behalf for our loving heavenly Father.
The College is currently encouraging students to serve young children and families in Pakistan who had been sold into slavery due to debt they could not repay. You will find more information about how you can your family can be involved in the Anglican Aid Waterworks initiative.
LET’S SERVE TOGETHER, SUPPORTING MIRACLE SCHOOLS PAKISTAN THROUGH THE ANGLICAN AID WATERWORKS CAMPAIGN!
You and your family are invited to join with our partner school in Pakistan to help those who have been freed from slavery, providing a Christian education and home which many of us might take for granted.
If you would like to know more or register with the Thomas Hassall team, go to the link, search for Thomas Hassall, and register your goal and the challenge.
What could you do? Maybe wash some cars, drink only water for a week, run or swim some laps.
In Week 4, Friday lunch, there will be some Senior School stalls to raised money. Why not form one of your own?
Let’s be generous in raising awareness and financial support as an expression of the servant heart of Thomas Hassall Anglican College.
For more info, check out the website or contact the College Chaplain Rev Jim Dayhew ([email protected]).
I encourage you to respond generously to this campaign.
Looking forward to how we can serve together in true Carmichael spirit.
Rev Jim Dayhew
Chaplain
