“For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat;
I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink;
I was a stranger, and you invited Me in;
Naked, and you clothed Me;
I was sick, and you visited Me;
I was in prison, and you came to Me.”
— Matthew 25:35-36
The story of St. Elisabeth’s Home is one of obedience, faith, and tangible love. In May 2006, what began as a divine instruction to “fulfill Matthew 25:35-40” in the heart of Prophet Dag Heward-Mills became a lasting refuge for vulnerable children. Moved by Jesus’ command to show compassion to “the least of these,” the Prophet envisioned a place where every child would experience family, faith, and a future.
His wife, Episcopal Sister Adelaide Heward-Mills, responded in faith and founded what was then the Lighthouse Christian Children’s Home, now known as St. Elisabeth’s Home.
Building Homes with Love
Nestled in the serene mountain range of Aburi Jamaicaso in Ghana’s Eastern Region, the Home began humbly—with three dormitory-style buildings for boys, girls, and a nursery. Under Bishop Dag Heward-Mills’ personal oversight and pastoral care, the vision grew into a model of family-style living:
Today, the compound proudly features twenty-one 4-bedroom apartments, each designed so that a mother lives with six children of varying ages. This approach fosters warmth, belonging, and stability—reflecting Bishop Dag’s conviction that children should grow in love, not just lodging.
From construction planning to dedication, the Prophet remained deeply involved—ensuring that the Home would be more than walls and roofs; it would be a beacon of hope built on compassion and excellence.
Transforming Lives, One Child at a Time
Since its inception, about 80 children have found shelter, education, and family within these walls. Currently, 44 children, ranging from three months to twenty-four years old, call St. Elisabeth’s Home their own. They attend reputable schools in the Akuapem ridge area—including St. Adelaide Schools, Beacon International, and Christland Preparatory—while others pursue higher education at the University of Ghana, Legon, the University of Education, Winneba, and Koforidua Technical University.
Even as some older residents move toward independence in the Home’s half-way program, each remains part of the family Bishop Dag Heward-Mills envisioned: nurtured, guided, and grounded in Christ.
Sustained by Compassion
Funding for the Home comes through the Mothers’ Club, founded by Sister Adelaide Heward-Mills, along with faithful supporters, moved by the same compassion that inspired its creation. Their collective generosity provides food, clothing, healthcare, and education—ensuring that no child under this roof lacks the essentials for a hopeful future.
By acting on the words of Jesus in Matthew 25, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills turned compassion into construction, vision into reality, and faith into family. Through his leadership and the tireless devotion of Sister Adelaide, countless children who might have faced hardship or homelessness now have Homes, Families, Education, Health, Clothing, and above all, Christ.