“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
Located in Madill, Oklahoma, Baptist Home for Girls (BHG) provides a safe space where up to eight girls are placed in a cottage-style home under the supervision of a husband and wife serving as houseparents. The girls enjoy day-to-day life together—meals, activities, chores and homework. They attend Madill Public Schools and are encouraged to participate in a variety of school and church activities. The campus has an active animal program with many involved in 4-H and FFA. These programs teach girls responsibility, patience and compassion.
Everyone on campus attends a local Southern Baptist church, and Bible studies and daily devotions are taught within the cottage. A plan of care identifying the needs of each girl and her family is implemented upon her arrival. Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children’s (OBHC) goal is to provide a Christian home environment until the students can be reunited with their family, graduate from high school or become capable, caring adults.
Charity* currently lives at BHG. She is 16 years old, and she has been living at BHG for about a year. Charity really enjoys journaling and writing, and she is currently in the ag program on campus. Through the ag program, Charity shows her two pigs, Jorge and Peppa.
![Charity](https://www.obhc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/202307-img1.jpg)
![Charity and her pig](https://www.obhc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/202307-img2.jpg)
Not only has Charity cultivated her skills in caring for animals, but she has also grown in her walk with the Lord. In fact, Charity became a follower of Christ last summer at Falls Creek!
“I thought I was saved before,” said Charity. “But one night at Falls Creek, the message really hit home. As I prayed and struggled through what God was teaching me, I realized I had not surrendered my life to Christ. That night I gave my life to Christ, and I left the service certain of my salvation.”
Since Charity became a believer, she says she feels more confident about who she is in Christ. “I used to be really shy, but now I am confident and can talk to anyone. I think my faith has helped me to push past my fears and not let them bother me anymore,” said Charity.
*Name changed to protect their privacy.