SHEKINAH HOUSE, ASSAGAO
Competitions for the boys in our care were planned in August. The children have begun to enjoy their games time in a big way and almost everyone is involved in some kind of physical activity. Lots of sports items have been bought and given to them and they are making the best use of it. One feels proud when the boys excel. Some are also getting ready for the various tournaments that are scheduled once the monsoon season closes. Badminton and table tennis are the two disciplines that is being given high priority by the children, while we encourage them for different kinds of sports as we want them to be physically fit and always ready to compete with their peers.
Independence Day was celebrated with fanfare. Seven of our boys visited La Mansion, Guirim. The children enthusiastically participated in the programmes planned for them. The performing children received a gift for participating in the singing and dance competition. The Children also performed a ‘Skit’. The staff of La Mansion also supported the function and all the guest winners donated their cash winnings towards the children of El Shaddai. We appreciate Mr. Tanavde (MLA) for extending an invitation to our children for witnessing and taking a ride in the 4D simulator at La Mansion, Guirim. On this occasion children at the Home made beautiful National flags, from creative materials.
Our volunteer Maxina, visited the Home and taught craft for the boys who really enjoyed and had lots of fun. We also had an inter-group ‘Skit’ competition for the children. Reshuffling of staff was carried out Narayan moved to SH while Ramesh to VH. 
We had Mr Kabir Gamma Roy and Rachana from Dona Paula visiting the home. The work on the ‘Children’s Park’ is in full swing. Godfrey & Ashok are monitoring the progress. Our sponsor, Tony and Sharon Freeman have generously donated towards the ‘Children’s Park’ and awaiting completion. Pastor Matthew and Gertrude visited the Home and did the audit.
A Mock Fire Drill was conducted and the Co-ordinator explained the importance of the same to the staff and children. Some of the children answered their first term exams and waiting eagerly for the Ganesh holidays. They get a chance to spend about a week at home with their relatives for the festivities. 
Overall the month of August has been a good one for us and we are looking forward towards September and hoping to make the days better than ever before, for our children. The health of our children has been excellent in and we hope that this trend continues. September will be an interesting month and we hope that God’s blessings rests on the staff and the children.