MY LIFE STORY – Rev.Dr.Glaxon.

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I was born into a humble and poor Christian family in the Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu on 12.04.1976.One of 3 children; my father abandoned us when I was just 5 years old. My mother had the near-impossible task of providing for us on her own. She struggled mightily to keep us fed, clothed and in school. Still, we were raised with the bare essentials often missing in our lives. My uncle and grandparents often took care of us and the remaining relatives ignored us because of the missing father figure in the family – without a man we were relegated to 3rd class citizens in the eyes of the culture. We often went long periods of time without seeing our mother because she worked the entire day long to help provide for us. My brothers and I often roamed the streets in hopes of finding food and shelter.

When I was studying 10th class I was sent out from my house by my beloved uncle because of my evil doings. Later with the great disappointment of my parent I was longing for real love and care and again I was disappointed so finally I decided to suicide and did 3 attempts but miraculously God protected me.
By the grace of God on 24.03.1991 I attended Sunday service where there was pastor preaching on Jeremiah 18th Chapter. I started regretting for my sinful life and understood the reason for my broken heart. On that day I accepted Jesus Christ and I was filled with great Joy and peace. Immediately I dedicated myself to do His ministry. I went unto my family and agreed my mistake and asked sorry for that. Gladly they accepted me. I was baptized by water on 05.04.1992.
I was lucky enough to encounter a village pastor who took me in and provided for me. For the first time I was able to attend school without interruption and enjoy a hot meal, shoes on my feet, and clothes on my back. My gratitude toward this preacher and his family is unending. It was from my own experience of suffering such poverty and then being rescued that gave to me the need to provide for children living without food, shelter, and hope. I did my theological studies and I was placed as a assistant pastor in my local church and later I was ordained as a pastor. This gave birth to the Grace Children’s Home.
By the grace of God these experiences made me to establish “Shine Ministries” and “Hope for Future Charitable Trust.” On 2007. I am married on 5th of February 2001 and have 2 daughters and 1 son and we are serving God with our whole heartedly.
I thank God for this blessed opportunity He has given to me to serve towards the downtrodden people to show His love to this world.

Our main objective is to provide basic needs to all the beneficiaries of the country without any discrimination towards caste, creed, class, religion or race.

Awards & Honors already received:
1. International Status Award on August 2009 by Economics growth society of India–New Delhi.
2. Gold Star Asia International Award on May 2010 by Economic Growth Society & India – New Delhi.
3. Indian Achievers Award on August 2011 by Indian Achievers forum– New Delhi
4. Germ of Tamilnadu on February 2015 by National Integrity Cultural Academy- Chennai
5. STAR 2015 Award on February 2016 by National Integrity Cultural Academy- Chennai
6. Vijay Rattan Gold Medal Award on 6th of April 2016 by Indian Solidarity Council-NewDelhi
7. Jewel of India Award on 6th of April 2016 by International Institute of Education & Management-New Delhi
8. Life Time Achievement Award on 4th of September 2016 by IIEM-New Delhi
9. Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) on 2nd of October 2016 by University of New Jerusalem-New Delhi
10. Jewel of India Award on 19th October 2016 by Economic Growth Society of India – New Delhi
11. Best Social Services International Award – 2016 on 11th of December 2016 by Human Care Human Rights Protection – New Delhi
12. Platinum of India Award – on 17th of December 2016 by University of Jerusalem – Chennai
13. Bharat Ratna Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Excellence Award on 14th January 2017 by India International Friendship Society – New Delhi
14. Appreciation Certificate – on 18th of February 2017 by Human Care Human Rights Protection – Chennai.
15. Bharat Excellence Award – on 20th of March 2018 by Friendship Forum – New Delhi
16. Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Award - on 20th of March 2018 by Friendship Forum – New Delhi
17. Certificate of Felicitation - on 20th of March 2018 by Friendship Forum – New Delhi

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

*To save money on my travel
* To have a good friends
* To create Volunteers with Shine Ministries & Hope for Future Charitable Trust to motivate children and young people, give them a chance and help to achieve goals, be the reason of the smile on their faces.

Be the one to make a difference.

“Without Action you aren't going anywhere.” – Mahatma Gandhi

How you can be involved:
- Teach English to children and youth (or another foreign language)
- Conduct motivational lectures for kids and students
- Teach vocational skills especially handicrafts and garment and accessory design and production
- Give educational classes to children and youth: music, dancing, singing -Give educational support to pay their School/College fees to continue their education for poor students.
- Donate the charity

Application Process – If you are interested in volunteering with Hope for Future, please send an e-mail with the following information:
- a cover letter to info@hopeforfuture.org.in about why and when you would like to volunteer your services with Hope for Future in India, what area of work you are interested in and what specific skill set you can contribute
- attach CV or resume

We will review your application and be in touch as soon as possible on where we see the best fit, and to discuss next steps.

Interests

Helping others

• making new friends
• visiting new places

Music, Movies, and Books

Reading Books and Hearing songs

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

We could give life to more than 100 Orphan and needy children by providing food,education and accommodation with free of cost

Teach, Learn, Share

Like to share about our Indian Culture

What I Can Share with Hosts

We can spend time,South Indian food and accommodation.

We accept donations to help the Poor and needy children,widows and aged people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Nepal, Thailand, United States