Author Archives: Sarah Swartz
Brij goes for YWAM DTS
We are all so proud of Brij Mohan. He graduated this year from school as the “Student of the Year.” Now he is heading off to Bangalore, India to go to a YWAM DTS (Youth With a Mission, Discipleship Training School). He will be training … Continue reading
Baby Leah is 3 Months Old
Here are some pictures of sweet little Leah with Simini-Mommy:
Happy Easter
A little Easter greeting from everyone at Asha House and Back To The Roots. Rajina who is 5 years old has the nickname “Rabbit” (or “Cargos” in Hindi). She broke her arm a few months ago when she slipped on the stairs … Continue reading
Summer is Here!
Spring has rushed into Summer! Many of us have had quite an early spring, but India is getting an even earlier summer. Already daytime temperatures are reaching 100 degrees. When the peak of summer hits those temps will reach 120+ degrees. … Continue reading
It is Back To School Time
In India the beginning of the new school year is in April. It is always exciting to see children who have never been to school get access to education, but this year we are especially excited. Jyoti, who has been … Continue reading
Fifth Anniversary Celebration
Asha House celebrated it’s fifth anniversary this March. Here are some pictures from their celebration: Consider giving a gift to Asha House as we celebrate this milestone. You can make your tax-deductible donation directly to Asha House at the Back … Continue reading
It’s a Boy: Baby Ashish
Ashish is the first baby boy born at Asha House. His name means “blessing” and he has truly been a blessing! Here is a video from Caleb, Simini, and all of the babies: Caleb and the Babies
New Baby is Born
Baby Leah was born on January 9th. She is now home at Asha House and doing very well. As you can tell she is quite a beautiful little baby and everyone at Asha House is so excited about her joining … Continue reading
Christmas Pictures
Pictures from Christmas at the new home of Asha House. Thank you to everyone who has given to help us keep Asha House running this past year. We could not have done it without you!
Home for the Holidays
If you have been paying attention to updates about Asha House the past month you will know that Asha House is moving! The landlord has forced Asha House to move out of their current home by December 17th. At first … Continue reading
Pictures from Onam
Celebrating Onam this year at Asha House Onam is a South Indian celebration not usually celebrated in Delhi, but the staff at The Asha House treated the kids to spicy South Indian feast served on banana leaves. YUMMY!
Urgent Needs and Sound of Hope
Our partners from Sound of Hope are in New Delhi right now visiting Asha House. Please visit their blog to read about how they are raising money for some urgent needs at Asha House and watch their video below. Sound … Continue reading
Lincy visits AP
At the end of October Lincy visited Andhra Pradesh. She got to visit many churches and share her testimony as well as pray for people. The Lord did many good things during her time there. She got to visit Pastor … Continue reading
Redemption in Dirty India Rivers
Baptism is a beautiful sacrament of the Christian faith. It is a symbol which identifies you with Jesus Christ showing the world that you have accepted the free grace and love that is available in Him and have fully committed your life to … Continue reading
Three New Children
Just a few days ago I got an email from Victor and Simini announcing that there are three new children at Asha House! We are all very excited about welcoming these sweet ones into the Asha House family. Here are some pictures … Continue reading
Mandeep
Sweet little Mandeep, more affectionately known as Mannu, is one and a half years old. She is walking but has not started to talk yet. Victor’s sister, Sapna, who is staff at Asha House has a very close relationship to Mannu. … Continue reading
Winter is Coming to Delhi
Today, October 26th, is Diwali the Indian Festival of Lights, which also means that the cold winter season is coming fast. Delhi summers are very hot and Delhi winters are very cold. There is not much in between. The kids have … Continue reading
Andhra Pradesh
Pastor Suresh is one of the first staff at Asha House. About three years ago he went to Andhra Pradesh in South India to work as a pastor. Now he is married and pastoring three churches in three small farming … Continue reading
Baby Update
Aksha and Abigail, affectionately called Akshu and Abbu, are both doing great. Aksha has mostly recovered from her episode with a lung infection a month ago, but the doctor is requiring her to be on medication for a little while longer to … Continue reading
Exam Time
This week is exam week for the Asha Children. They are all very good students and spend tons of time everyday devoted to studying. It is beautiful to see them blossom in school, as they would never would have had … Continue reading
More Joy, More Babies
This week we heard that there might be another baby at Asha House soon. There is a young woman from Bihar who is pregnant and cannot keep her baby. She does not have funds to take care of the baby … Continue reading
Explosion, but all are safe
Last Sunday during church at Asha House Simini Ma’am shared a testimony that I want to share with you. Victor Sir was out on business. Simini was cooking in the kitchen with one of the staff and baby Mannu. They … Continue reading
Teams are Coming
Everyone at Asha House is very excited about the next few weeks because two teams are coming to visit. There has not been a team at Asha House for while. It is always encouraging for the visitors, the staff and … Continue reading