Graduation 2009

Friday May 29th was a special day at the Pravdinsky Orphanage in Ivanivka. 23 children completed their 9th grade education and this day was used to celebrate their achievements. Open Arms has been privileged to watch these children grow into young men and women and we are proud to stand by them as they enter a new season in their lives. We are excited for the ways God will provide in our ministry to these graduates as they pursue further education and experience a new wave of freedom.

As a ministry, we were blessed to provide dresses for the girls of the class thanks to the support of so many. Enough dresses were given that the girls were able to find the perfect dress to suit them. Watching them try on dress after dress until their eyes lit up was such an amazing experience. As they looked in the mirror, their eyes told the emotions of their hearts - they felt truly beautiful.

Financial donations made it possible for us to help the orphanage purchase decorations for the overall day as well. Thank you to all of you who gave so graciously to help make this day special for these beautiful children. It was their day to shine and you helped make that possible.

We look forward to sharing with you all the trials and triumphs that will inevitably ensue as we walk alongside these children into the future.

Blessings,
The Open Arms Team