At the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Luncheon on February 21st, the speakers were Annaliese and Hannah Schindel. They talked about the experience they had while volunteering at orphanages in South India with Bethania Foundation.
Their trip stated with a 15 hour flight around the world on June 10, 2018 and arrived at an airport in Mumbai. After a short flight and car ride they arrived in Kodaikanal .
They arrived at Shalom Home where they were warmly welcomed with a live band and a full program including singing, dancing, and reciting of scripture.
Annaliese and Hannah taught music lessons. Hannah took pictures and taught kids how to take photo's.
On the second day of the trip, the women of Bethania’s Women Empowerment Program (WEP) had a retreat and Annaliese and Hannah were asked to talk about themselves, with them. The women are learning about Jesus as well as seamstress skills to help support their families.
Before They left Kodai they visited Bryant Park, and walked through the gardens.
At the end of the week Annaliese and Hannah, took a train from Kodai to Nagercoil. They arrived safely and settled at Grace home.
They both said that this trip to visit and volunteer at South India's orphanages was an experience of a lifetime.
