ROBBERY AT CHILDREN'S HOME
The Montego Bay, Jamaica Western Mirror News Reported:
ROBBERY AT CHILDREN'S HOME, July 28, 2006
Two men, one armed with gun and the other with a kinfe, on Friday night, after 9 o'clock, held up the Blossom Gardnes Children's Home at Appleton Hall in Montego Bay, gun butted two of the three caregivers that were on duty and then proceeded to
rob the entire staff on duty (who were paid earlier) of over $50,000.00 in
cash and attacked two women before fleeing the scene. None of the children were
harmed.
Blossom Garden Home Director Mrs. P. Brown told Friends Forever Radio & TV, "I'm in shock that such a thing would happen. We can only hear a word from God to get through this terrible attack. We thank God the older children were asleep, the little ones were crying. Pray for us."
What is your response to robbery in the field of the fatherless?
posted by ATWR.ORG at 10:14 PM
27 Comments:
Join me online Monday, August 14th starting at 11PM E.D.T. on our LIVE radio Channel for more about what happened and I will share my commentary.
God is working for good (Romans 8:28). The Appleton Hall area where the home is located is on high alert, and my friends - the Montego Bay Police have made big steps for greater safety in the area.
PRAY for Blossom Gardens.
This news is not easy to share.
It had to be done now so we can gather many to pray for this fact, God will protect Blossom Garden and all who go into that home.
Our prayers go up for Blossom Gardens home Dr. Mark, and for all from the Montego Bay area.
Love & prayers,
Pastor Terry Drost, PAG.
I'm shocked that someone would even think of attacking children and the women that are caring for them. The Lord will come through for Blossom Garden, those men are not going to be very happy when the Lord gets to them. I'll be toned in on Monday night.
There are no words to describe the shock that I had when i heard about the robbery that occured at Blossom Gardens. The first thing i thought about was the fear and the horror those kids must have felt when the men came into that home. I thank God that the older kids were asleep when this occured.
Before I read that none of the kids were injured, all i could think about was Amario. To know that he is okay is a sigh of relief, but at the same time this robbery opened my eyes to the real and aweful things that happends in the country of Jamaica.
It just goes to show that the devil will do anything to bring down what's pure and clean, yet at the same time God always has his hands on his children.
C WEB
It hit me like a ton of bricks that someone would have any type of intention to do something like that. Even through the upsetting news of Fri. I know that God knows what is best and He'll take care of them.
My heart and prayers go out to all the kids and workers at Blossom Gardens.
When I was sitting there listening to Dr. Mark tell of what happened at Blossom Gardens, I was full of disbelief and shock! I just couldn't understand how someone would have the decency to do something like this, especially to a home like Blossom Gardens where the women take their time to care for these children.
This shows that this world needs our prayers more than anything! I was SO grateful to hear that noone was severly harmed and that God's hand of protection was with them, like always! This really opened my eyes to see how the devil will use people to intercede when God's will is being done.. but in the end, they fail.
Blossom Gardens, as well as the country of Jamaica, are in my thoughts and prayers daily! I know God has a plan for this country and he will prevail!
- MH
All I can say is "Wow." It takes a really sick and hard-hearted person to steal from orphans...
My prayers go out to the children and staff of Blossom Gardens. Thank you, Dr. Mark, for getting the word out so we can support them in prayer.
I think that is just wrong. How could someone break into an orphanage. I have them in my prayers always.
Speachles is what I was when I first herd about what happend I just pray to God that the people that would do such a thing would feel the grife that is felt and they won't be abile to sleep this just goes to show how the devil would step in and try to hurt you when he see's how the lord is doing such great things to something or somebody.
Wow! What a shock! It is hard to fathom anyone doing this to women and children!
In Duet. 10:18, a passage of scriptures titled "Fear the Lord", God says "He defends the cause of the fatherless."
I pray that God will not only bring restitution for what was taken from them, healing where there is pain, peace where there is fear, but that He will also bring these men to repentance through His Holy Spirit.
Sick 'em Lord!....Let these men not be at peace until they repent and restore what they have taken from these your children!
To the women and children of Blossom Gardens...
You are always in my thoughts and prayers...I love you all!
Tonya
Wow!!! As I read this, my heart sank and tears immediately came to my eyes. These kids are not just the children of Jamaica, but have become the children of many of those who have gone there. My first thought was, "Are our babies okay?" I can't think of one person that I have seen go in or out of that place that hasn't been touched by the people there. We have an investment there. For those of us who have gone on several trips, we have not only become familiar with the children, but also the staff. Without them, the children would be in even worse conditions. They could very easily even be dead. Satan sees the impact that is being made there and is trying to attack and destroy by putting doubt and fear in the hearts of the workers and the children. As that place, and all it stands for, has become a part of me and my heart, I can't help but to feel like not only have they attacked this geographical place, but that have attacked a part of me. I pray that God will bring peace to that home and that the citizens of Jamaica will rise up in Christ and make it known that this will not be tolerated any longer.
This really breaks my heart to hear that somone could do that to the people down there!!! I love this place so much and it hurts me so much to know that someone could do this. They are in my prayers always!!!!
i can't believe that someone would do anything like that its sick i have no words to describe it.
lizzie burks
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Shocked~Speachless~Hurt! These are our babies. I don't understand how someone could be so sick and twisted to do that to an orphanage. When we heard about this we broke down in tears and prayer. Praying that God will lay his hands on the workers and our babies. Here we are sharing so much love that the Lord gave us and satan send his people in to destroy it. I pray each and everyday for my baby Yaking. I love him so much and just ask God to protect him. And now I thank God for his protection over each and every child there. We just ask God to give the workers courage and strenght to over come.
My Prayers go up for Blossom Gardens Home Dr.Mark and for all from the Montego Bay area?
Love&prayers- to my friends in Blossom Gardens Home for children. Before I read that none of the kids were injured all i could think about was Amario. It had to be done now so we can gather many to pray for the childern in Blossom Gardens Home for the children and God is working for good(Romans 8:28).The Appleton Hall area where the home is located is on high alert, and my friends-the Montego Bay Police have made big steps for greater safety in the area.
I am going to write a poem to touch your heart and prayers for the kids in Blossom Garden Home for the Children.
SomeOne Cares
When folks seem insensitive to your never-ending pain, when no one wants to lend an ear to hear all that again,
Remember, Someone cares Who knows just how you feel, Yes! Someone always there who knows your pain is real! Jesus can heal the broken heart the broken body too reach out and touch the Lord in prayer by faith, He'll strengthen you!
Love your friend Amy Jenkins
Thank you to Friends Forever who were online for the August 14 LIVE CHANNEL special on Blossom Gardens Children's Home...some great online friends in MD, NC, IL, VA, WV, the Cruze Family in Manchester JA, and new listeners Doug, Becky, Sammi, and Zach in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . . . bless you all, I pray that you pray for the workers and children of Blossom Gardens
I was awe struck by the news of Blossom Gardens. I haven't been home the last couple days and was unaware of the Monday nite broadcast. I was so upset that I missed it. The first thing I thought of when I read the email was, is Demonte okay. I had tears in my eyes before I even read that noone was seriously hurt. I praise God that he was with the older children and the babies keeping them safe from any harm and I pray that the women who were harmed will heal quickly. I also will be praying for the men that robbed the home. They are really sick individuals and need some serious Jesus! I pray that they will find God and repent for their sins; and I know if they don't God will deal with them. I will be praying for them all!!
I was listening to the LIVE Radio Channel last night and i heard what Dr Mark said about the Children at Blossom Gardens Home the for Children.We need to pray for all the children at Blossom Gardens home the the children at the Appleton Hall area where the home is located is on high alert, and my friends- the Montego Bay Police have made a big steps for greater safety in the area.
It had to be done now so we can gather many to pray for this fact, God will protect Blossom Gardens and all who into that home. And they need somebody there to pick up the babies and pray for them and God can make away to pick up the children and pray for them from night and day and pray for no harmming the children in Blossom Gardens Home for Children.
I am going to write another poem to go up to Blossom Gardens Home for children
With Thankful Heart!
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For all the simple things of life
We thank Thee God this day for tender fragile moments so soon do pass away
For all the treasured, cherished things which give our hearts delight the magic warmth of christmastime and glow of candlelight
For signs of spring and birds that sing Tho winter winds still blow the robing comes when first we see a crocus in the snow
For pleaseing scent of burning leaves from autumn's golden store and sweet caress of summer with walks along the shore
For gentle sleep which eases care when we are tired and worn and coffee brewing on the stove upon a winter morn.
For welcome laughter of our friends the touch of baby's cheek for those who pass us on the steet and smile when'ere we speek for soothing strains of music which fall upon our ears compassion shared by those we love and flow of healing tears we thank Thee Good for hands and feet for eyes with which we see but most of all, DEAR FATHER For joy of loving Thee!
Love&prayers
Love your friend Amy Jenkins
i just have to say that people there in jamaica r so selfish. i luv that place so much and i hope none of the workers got hurt but i also hope that GOD punishes the 2 men that did such a thing OF COURSE I WILL PRAY FOR THEM INFACT I'M PRAYING FOR THEM RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY FATHER HAD TOLD ME THIS AND I'M PRETTY SURE I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE THINKING THIS BUT I FOUND MY SPEACIAL CHILD THERE AND WAT KEPT ON RUNNING THROUGH MY MID WAS CHELSEA IS SHE OK IS SHE HURT WAS SHE CRYING AND IT REALLY BREAKES MY HEART TO HEAR THAT 2 MEN ROBBED FROM AN ORPHANAGE THEM MEN DON'T KNOW WHO THERE MESSING WITH BECAUSE NOW MY LORD AND SAVIOR IS GOING TO TAKE REAL GOOD CARE OF BLOSSOM GARDENS AND PUNISH THOSE ROTTEN SELFISH MEN! I LOVE YOU BLOSSOM GARDENS !!!!!!!!!!!
Our hearts were saddend to hear about this terrible attack to our Friends at Blossom Gardens. We have been praying for their protection and restoration of those things that were taken. Also, we have been praying that the people who comitted this detestable thing will more than come to justice that they will come to JESUS!
Phil.3:13 "I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and recieve the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven."
I pray that our family at Blossom Gardens will focus on what lies ahead!
Like many of my friends here, tears instantly sprang to my mind as I thought of "my kids" at Blossom. I was afraid to read further along in the message afraid of what I might learn, but was then thankful to find out that no one was physically injured. My next thought was that those guys just took a stab a God's heart, robbing the home of the fatherless, and that they made a huge mistake.
I am so thankful that there are so many friends praying for our little ones in Jamaica. It makes me realize even more how much I have to trust in God to take care of our babies and kids in Jamaica when we can't be there.
I know your broadcast on Blossom Gardens was a couple of days ago and I missed it. But I still wanted you to know that my heart breaks over that news. I just don't know how people could do that to those that have the least, the innocent, and the fatherless.
Those kids have been on my mind in and my my prayers a lot lately. I thought it was because I didn't get to see them this summer and miss them so much, but obviously it was for a lot more. I just can't imagine how scary it was for those little kids---especially for my favorite little Alex!
I don't know what I can do, but if there is anything please let me know. In no way have I forgotten Jamaica or those children---its like they have become a part of me----I can't wait to go back! Please send my love to all of my friends forever in Jamaica.
Brittani E
The Blossom Gardens Radio special (from Monday, August 14th) will be rebroadcast in a ALL Day Repeat mode on Thursday, August 17, 2006 until after midnight eastern daylight time.
Join Dr Mark and The Blossom Gardens Radio special( from Monday August 14th we be rebroadcast in a ALL Day Repeat mode on Thursday. August17 2006 until after midnight eastern daylight time. God is working for good (Romans 8:28). The Appleton Hall area where the home is Located is on high alert, and my friends- the Montego Bay Police have made big steps for greater safety in the area
PRAY for Blossom Gardens.
It had to be done now so we can gather many pray for this fact, God will protect Blossom Garden and all who go into that home.
My prayers again go up for Blossom Gardens home Dr Mark, and for all from the Montego Bay area.
I'm shocked that someone would even think of attacking the children and the women that are caring for them. The Lord will come through For Blossom Garden those men are not going to be happy when The Lord get to them. I'll be toned in on Monday August 14th to listen what Dr Mark has say.
Prayers&Love
Love your Friend Amy Jenkins
My prayers go to Blossom Garden. I pray for their safety, and I pray that they would know that God Loves each and every one of them, unconditionally. I pray that the Lord will keep each of them safe in His hands. I pray for their protection. May they feel the love of others who care so deeply for them.
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