(our latest steps): March 5, 2013 through March 11, 2013

(our latest steps)

March 5, 2013

The His Little Feet kids and staff alike rely daily on God's 
Word for direction, encouragement and peace.
"Your word is a lamp for my feet
and a light on my path." 
- Psalm 119:105

March 6, 2013

The choir was accompanied tonight by some extra little dancers.

"Let them praise His name with dancing, 

making melody to him with tambourine and lyre!"

Psalm 149:3

March 7, 2013

Meaza loves doing her math work.
Today she even wrote out her own 
problems to solve while traveling!

March 8, 2013

We passed into Tennessee today, so the kids (and staff)
colored in another state on our map. 
Look at how many we've been through so far!


March 9, 2013

Abrham was very impressed with how fast 
some of the uncles and aunties type.
Today he was able to take some typing lessons of his own.
He did wonderful!

March 10, 2013

Oh, the faces of His Little Feet! 
Never a dull moment. 


March 11, 2013

Auntie Rachel and Ariana spend some quality time
chatting in Tennessee. This is Auntie Rachel's
third year with His Little Feet, and she is a constant
source of blessing and encouragement to the team. 

(our latest steps): February 24, 2013 through March 4, 2013

(our latest steps)

February 24, 2013

Daily devotions on the bus. 

These are very cherished moments 

that the team will not quickly forget. 

February 25, 2013

Anbese has one of the best laughs you'll ever hear!
We thank the Lord he is part of the choir. 

February 26, 2013

Alex, and his friendly frog puppet, are quick to smile for a picture. 

February 27, 2013

We had our performance at Ellerslie Church this evening. 

Abrham thanked the Lord for the  many children sponsored. 

February 28, 2013

First time sledding! 

Our short stay at home was refreshing (and cold)

but we were excited to get back on the road! 

March 1, 2013

Jeff and Becca Dillon have really enjoyed their first month 
on tour with His Little Feet. 
"The Lord teaches us something new every day." - Becca 

March 2, 2013

His Little Feet's first Extraordinary Women's Event in 
Tulsa, OK was a wonderful experience. 
We are looking forward to the next one in Greenville, SC. 

March 3, 2013

What a blessing it is to partner with compassion.
The His Little Feet children love helping 
 children in need find sponsors. 

March 4, 2013

Sweet time on Uncle Jake and Auntie Kourtney's family ranch.

It was a special time to play and have wonderful fellowship together!

(our latest steps): February 18, 2013 through February 23, 2013

(our latest steps)

February 18, 2013

New Hope Community Church in Herminston, OR

 took the kids to horse back riding. 

It was a ton of fun!

 February 19, 2013

America's first try at rollerblading. 

After he got the hang of it, he even decided to race with the older kids!

February 20, 2013
Photograph used with permission by Issac Roger, MAF 
www.maf.org

The children preformed at the Mission Aviation Fellowship Headquarters this week. 

MAF travels the world to share the good news of the Gospel. 

What a blessing it was to bring His Little Feet to them. 

February 21, 2013

Enjoying a swing at a host home! 

February 22, 2013

Unfortunately another bus break-down.

Uncle Aaron took advantage of the extra time 

in the Ford Dealership,

to teach the boys about how cars work. 

February 23, 2013

With a broken bus, the team stayed in a hotel in Brigham, Utah. 

Instead of frustration, the team decided to "leap for joy" 

for God keeping us safe!

"Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven."

Luke 6:23a

(our latest steps): February 10, 2013 through February 17, 2013

(our latest steps)

February 10, 2013

 "Jesus bid me shine with a pure clear light, 

like a little candle burning in the night."

Ren sang her solo beautifully tonight, (as usual). 

February 11, 2013

His Little Feet wouldn't be complete without these six. 

We praise the Lord for all they bring to the ministry. 

February 12, 2013

Brothers Abrham and Dawit,

 spend some quality time on the bus ride through Oregon. 

February 13, 2013

We safely made it to Oregon and 

took the opportunity to play in the green woods outside. 

Roseburg is a beautiful place! 

February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day from His Little Feet!

All of the boys wrote valentines to the girls reminding them about God's love. 

February 15, 2013

The team made a quick stop at Multnomah Falls

 on the way from Roseburg to Hermiston, Oregon.

What a beautiful sight!  

 "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; 
all your waves and breakers have swept over me."
Psalm 42:7

February 16, 2013

New Hope Community Church and Stanfield Baptist Church

 threw the team a "We're Thankful For You" pot-luck, 

complete with all regular dishes - turkey, stuffing and even pie!

February 17, 2013

It was a powerful Sunday with concerts at 
New Hope Community Church in Hermiston, OR and
Stanfield Baptist Church in Stanfield, OR. A big THANK YOU
to everyone who made these events happen, and to everyone
who came to worship with us!

(our latest steps): February 2, 2013 through February 9, 2013

(our latest steps)
...have lead us through Fresno, Coalinga, 
Stockton and Lodi, California. 
Despite a few bus maintenance issues, 
God has provided safety, encouragement, 
and wonderful memories along the way.  

February 2, 2013

A day spent on Uncle Aaron's family farm.
America was pretty surprised when the orange 
he picked from the tree was actually a lemon!

February 3, 2013

Auntie Becca sure does enjoy these smiles. 

"A glad heart makes a cheerful face." Proverbs 15:13a

February 4, 2013

What a joy it is to watch Ariana grow each day in the Lord. 

February 5, 2013

Playtime in Coalinga, California.

It was a beautiful day at the park. 

February 6, 2013

 

7-year-old Donaldson shows his baby sister 

so much love and kindness.

February 7, 2013

With a delayed departure from Coalinga, CA, 

the kids were treated to a private screening of the movie,

 "You're Special" based on the novel by Max Lucado. 

February 8, 2013

Our "Little Feet" are always on the move; dancing for Jesus! 

February 9, 2013

Host family fun with glitter! 

The experiences Meaza and all of the children

have in host homes are priceless.

(our latest steps): January 25, 2013 through February 1, 2013

As we embark on a new year of touring with the 2013 His Little Feet children's choir, we invite you to follow... 

(our latest steps)

January 25, 2013

His Little Feet had the privilege of performing on Fox 26 - Great Day Morning Show in Fresno, California for the second consecutive year. It was an amazing opportunity to share God's joy with the entire Fresno community. 

January 26, 2013

What a wonderful visit to the Fresno Chaffe Zoo! 

January 27, 2013

The official kick-off to the 2013 "This is the Day" tour! 

His Little Feet performed at Westside Church of God 

and the community-wide event Speak Up Fresno. 

The event centered around Proverbs 31:8, which calls us to 

"speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves." 

January 28, 2013

 Some of the His Little Feet children playing their favorite hand game.

 January 29, 2013 

 Our wonderful host homes treated us to some high-flying fun at Pump It Up!

January 30, 2013

Sweet rehearsal time with little Ren from China.  

January 31, 2013

Our first bowling experience and just look at that form! 

Way to go Abrham! 

February 1, 2013

At the center of all we do is our desire to honor and bring glory to the Lord. 

These children's child-like faith is an inspiration and encouragement to us all.  

(be in on it): GO

There are approximately 8,871 miles between Denver, Colorado and Nairobi, Kenya. Yet when the wheels of our plane touched down in Africa for the first time on in December, 2011, we didn’t feel like we were on the other side of the world. We felt like we were home.

Throughout our Visiting Orphans trip to Kenya and Uganda, God took us on a journey of amazing highs and difficult lows. We heard the heart-breaking stories of children who had been left on doorsteps, orphaned after losing both parents to AIDS, or turned into a children’s prison because their parents knew they would at least be fed there – an impossibility at home.

We met a 6-year-old boy whose only possessions were his one, ragged t-shirt and his little, plastic, spinning top. We met a 10-year-old girl who took care of her three siblings because her mother was too sick to do so herself. We met an 8-year-old girl who was convinced her mother was coming back to get her from the orphanage soon, even though it had been over a year since she had seen her.

Yet despite the pain we encountered, we saw far more joy during our time in Africa. Joy in the form of a 14-year-old orphan boldly preaching the Gospel. Joy in the form of 6-year-olds helping to feed 3-year-olds. Joy in the form of 50 children gladly sharing 1 soccer ball and destitute women who were more thankful to receive a donation of Bibles than money or food. 

Each and every day, we saw God using our 24-person Visiting Orphans team to touch lives in amazing ways. By the time we left Uganda to return to the U.S., we had donated hundreds of pounds of food, dozens of Bibles, countless school supplies and soccer balls, and thousands of dollars raised by our team to children and ministries in need.

But while all of these donations were important, what we all came to realize was that the only truly valuable thing we had to offer these children and people was Jesus Christ. When the truth and love of Christ is offered to a broken world, the hopeless find hope, the homeless find a home and the orphan finds a Father. James 1:27 says, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.”

Visiting Orphans provides an incredible opportunity to do just that. We would encourage anyone who seeks to share the love of Christ with a broken world to consider taking a step of faith to "go." God will use you in powerful ways... and your life will never be the same! 

- Jeff and Becca Dillon 

For more information on how you can "go" on a trip through Visiting Orphans, click here. 

 

Touching the Heart of God

As I was basking before the Lord this morning, watching my children sleep peacefully... I thought to myself... Lord I am so unworthy to be caring for your children. Thank you for living in me and allowing me to be YOU to these children. 

Can you imagine what God sees on a daily basis? All the young girls being sold into slavery, the children who are murdered in their mother's womb. The children who die daily due to starvation. The children who will die today because they were abandoned and no one found them. Can you imagine the tears God must of cried when he saw the orphan jewish children being murdered in the concentration camps? I wonder what God's heart feels for the starving orphans in Syria and all over the world who many of us can't even get to, due to massacres and war. Can you imagine what the heart of God must be like...he knows all his children's stories. 

May we all touch the heart of GOD today...and awaken ourselves for what HIS heart feels for his children. May we be so intimate with Jesus that we feel his heart beat for them... may our hearts be burdened to pray for the ones who are without a family today. 

Dear God, I specifically pray for all the million's of orphans out there in this world. May we feel your heart beating for them. May we catch your tears and cry with you for your hurting abandoned children. May we be the father to the fatherless. Let our hearts break for the things that break your heart. Take our hearts that are burdened deeply for the vulnerable and pour us out. May our hearts be so burdened that we are moved to action. May we rise up and defend the unwanted, the ones who are weak, the ones who have no voice. May we lay down our lives for the least of these. Wrap your blanket of grace around the cold forgotten children of this world. May your spirit fill the bellies of those children who are without food. May your arms embrace those who are without a family today. Catch your children's tears. Heal their bodies. They may not even know who you are Oh God, but meet them where they are at. Breathe life into their very being. Holy Spirit sweep in like a cool breeze and reassure their hearts. May the body of Christ be awakened to hear your heart for these children who you have numbered. May we be moved to action.

- Heather Elyse