The two children in this picture face a tragedy that is unfortunately common in Nepal. Their mother died, and though the father still lived, he did not feel able to care for them. As they watched their mother's burial, they do not know what will happen to them now. But these two are more fortunate than most. They are a Christian family. Their pastor already found a children's home to receive a younger brother. He hopes to place these two children with a church family, where they can grow up together and still have some contact with their father. Some families might be willing to care for the children, but already struggling to meet their own children's needs, just cannot support two more. But Allow The Children will help with sponsorship. The children can have the love and security of a family and a believer in America, moved by God, will step in and make it possible.

Paul and Charla Parks

God has truly blessed Paul and Charla with a great friendship, marriage, and 2 wonderful children. Over the years, Paul and Charla have faithfully served in local church ministries, while maturing spiritually both as individuals and as a family. Recently, the Lord has drawn their hearts to missions and led them to a different appreciation for and understanding of lost people. In February, 2006 Paul visited India and Nepal as part of an exploratory trip for their church and was personally convicted by what he witnessed.

His heart was broken for the lost people of the "10/40 window", the region of the world where the largest population of non-Christians lives. God showed Paul how native Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian missionaries were being used to share the gospel with their own people. He revealed opportunities to help expand His Kingdom through supporting, reaching, and training indigenous children and people of Nepal. Paul knew right away that God was calling him to use his gifts to share this vision with the people back home in the United States.

Charla had the opportunity to follow in Paul's footsteps in April of 2007, and visit the places and people that had set Paul's heart on fire. She too returned, filled with a great desire to become involved and to enlist others in a "mission" to reach the lost.

Since their trips, Paul and Charla have been praying about how their gifts and abilities might be used by God, especially for the people of Asia. In answer to prayer, the opportunity came to serve with Allow the Children. As representatives of the ministry, they hope to advance His kingdom by sharing the need and the vision of the work with individuals and groups in the United States.