Child Spotlight-Dolica

We are going to be doing a new series that will be spotlighting the children of the orphanage. We want you, the reader, to get to know the children individually, get a glimpse into their lives and see how they are thriving at the orphanage.  The first child that we will be introducing to you […]

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Cyclone Freddy

Cyclone Freddy, the longest lasting storm of its kind, made landfall for the second time in a two-week period in southeastern Africa. Today we read that it has claimed 400 precious lives in Malawi and more in Mozambique. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers, friends and family search through the collapsed mud/brick […]

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From Humble Beginnings

If you’ve been following along on the journey of the El-Shaddaih Orphanage, you’ll know that a new building was recently constructed and completed in the orphanage compound.  This is a multi-purpose building that houses the church and the school of the El-Shaddaih Orphanage.  What you may not know, is how the church on the orphanage […]

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A note from John 11/7/22

El-Shaddiah Orphanage Update I thought it was a good time to update you all on what is going on at the El-Shaddaih Orphanage in Malawi. Much like the USA is in turmoil, the country of Malawi is in turmoil too.  A couple of things; Blessings called us a week ago and was more upset than […]

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Hope for El-Shaddaih Orphanage

I just checked the weather in Malawi on my weather app. Trusty device. I can know how it feels 10,000 miles away in less than 5 seconds. 74 degrees, clear with periodic clouds, a steady breeze and no chance of rain. If one looked at the forecast today, they might say, “What beautiful weather, sounds […]

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Building a Boys Hostel!

There is once again a need at the orphanage!  There are actually so many needs, but we are going to talk about the one that is most currently pressing.  Going back to our last post, we updated everyone on the floods that were devastating Malawai. The orphanage was not spared from the devastation of the […]

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National State of Emergency

Salima Malawi, the home of our beautiful El-Shaddaih Orphanage, has been declared a National State of Emergency        By: Josie Ehlers One day, as Papa John (my dad) and orphanage directors, Joel and Blessings Nyasulu, toured around the orphanage compound talking and discussing strategies, children and The Lord; I found myself the participant […]

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A note from John 1/31/22

Have a Purpose in Your Life! It’s been nearly six years since I took my first trip to Malawi to visit the El-Shaddaih Orphanage (ESO). The time has passed quickly, yet, I honestly can’t think of a better circumstance in my life that has shown the desire of God to work through ordinary people to […]

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A note from John 11/29/21

Grandma & her 6 grandchildren A few months ago, after receiving a call from Social Welfare, Blessings made a trip to a village an hour away to find a grandmother caring for six grandchildren. Their mother had died after giving birth to twins, and one twin was very malnourished. The oldest child (9 years old) […]

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Has your child ever put razor wire on their Christmas List?

Has your child ever put razor wire on their Christmas list? If you follow The El-Shaddaih Orphanage on Facebook, you are no doubt aware that life and its basic needs are a daily struggle there in the village of Salima, Malawi. Food, clothing, shelter, education and healthcare are scarcely available to most families.  When you visit, […]

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