Orphans

[close] This group is the official fanpage of the book Treasures in Dark Places: One woman, a supernatural God, and a mission to the toughest part of India. To read Prologue/First Chapter visit http://leannacinquanta.com/book-treasures-in-dark-places Defying the odds, by age fifteen Leanna had become an equestrian champion. Then, in a series of visions and dreams, Jesus appeared to her and revolutionized her life. A few years later, not expecting to return alive, she wrote a will for her parents, left everything behind, and embarked for northern India. Treasures in Dark Places follows the rigors, heartaches, and miracles of a life propelled by faith into one of the poorest and darkest places on earth. In north India more than 35 million children are orphaned and destitute. Over 25,000 girls are abducted annually for sex trafficking. Dictators and loan sharks force millions into physical slavery while witch doctors and centuries old idol worship imprison even more in spiritual bondage. God’s heart breaks for them. And in His great mercy, He called one unlikely young woman to shine His light in this dark place. With warmth and disarming honesty, Leanna Cinquanta shares the trials and triumphs of living hand-in-hand with God, invading the darkness and liberating His treasures. You will be amazed and encouraged at how the supernatural love of Jesus can transform not just one heart, but the hearts of a nation.

[close] Jefferson Smith will be on-hand to monitor and respond to questions through to the end of August. (July 28, 2011 to August 31, 2011) There are three things that make this author different from others - and particularly interesting to get into discussions with. First, in addition to being a writer, he is also a scientist who studies the creative process and how computers can help (or hinder) creativity when people are trying to write fiction, compose music or paint digitally. Second, he used to work in Hollywood on animation and special effects films. If you've seen movies like Jurassic Park, Lion King, Aladdin, Terminator 2, etc., you've seen his work - and he brings much of what he learned there about creativity and adventure telling to his writing. Finally, this is an author who likes working with teens so much that he actually includes hundreds of them in his writing process - workshopping stories, characters, language and attitude with high-school kids across the Canadian prairies - both in the classroom and in workshop settings.

[close] Discussion forum and book club for teens who want to get involved in orphan care. Primarily intended for for those with a Christian worldview and a desire to live out James 1:27.

[close] What becomes of the children that nobody wants? The ones who were rejected, abandoned, abused, and forgotten. Most often, these children disappear without a trace but, sometimes, they are found by a special group of individuals and brought to a safe-haven, known as the Underground. The Underground is home to a group known as the Unwanted, a secret group dedicating themselves to helping those in need of shelter among other things. They live their lives hiding in the Underground while also taking in orphans and runaways. The group itself consists of thieves, ex-cons, and people who have gone MIA. The Underground itself is an old abandoned theater that has three levels, two above ground while the other is underground.