Remember those who are hungry

As we enter the holiday season I can't help but feel sad for my family and friends in Kenya. They, of course, don't celebrate Thanksgiving but knowing the food that will be available this Thursday in most homes makes me ache for those in Kenya who will not eat - today or tomorrow and even into the following days.

My daughter handed out food boxes to families in need in our area this past week. What a gift of love and encouragement that is. Those families will have food for a couple of days. And it's something to be thankful for here in the states - we have services that can help those who are without. In Kenya there are no social services, child welfare, food stamps or unemployment to help families get back on their own. They must either beg, ask their neighbor or go without food.

Please, this Thanksgiving, remember those who will be hungry as you sit at the table with friends and family. Your prayers are appreciated and remember funds are necessary in order to feed the children. If you feel the Lord is asking you to help financially please click here and you can donate online easily and securely.

The Lord never promised us an "easy life," but living for Him makes life full of blessings and thanksgiving. Your sacrificial giving to this ministry is a blessing to those in Kenya who will eat, be clothed and loved.

Thank you and may you have a blessed holiday!

Mercy Child now ready for sponsorship!

Hey everyone! The children from Mercy Child Foundation in Koma, Kenya are now on the website ready for sponsorships! Click HERE to see the children and read about them. Sponorship involves a monthly donation and letter writing to begin and nurture a relationship with your child.

The responses from the kids at Nice View and Eldama Ravine who have received letters from their sponsors thus far have been fantastic!

They are excited to hear from someone in the United States - "I am also happy to hear that I have finally got a sponser. I know that it is really wonderful." Daniel Buyet, orphan at Eldama Ravine Children's Village.

They are encouraged that someone cares about them - "I thank God because I know that there is one who takes care of me in United States." Janet Kavete, student at Nice View Academy.

They are proud to express how well they are doing in school - "I have learned that good education is the key that unlocks all door, I have very high expectations of my future not looking at my past." Sharon Jepchumbo, orphan at Eldama Ravine Children's Village.

They are hopeful for their future - "What God do no man can do if I remember how you came to know me and how you been a blessing to my life draw me to God and make me to lean on Him." Victor Kosgei, orphan at Eldama Ravine Children's Village

They see God's love for them through your love and commmitment - "I saw God because in the morning we had nothing in the house like food or anything to eat...That night I was happy like King David sitting on a golden stool. I thanked God for what He had done for my family and I." Ruth Mumbua, student at Nice View Academy.

All this from simply writing a letter. God is good all the time and that is His nature!

Being a monthly donor, offering opportunities for us to speak at and praying are some other ways to be involved with this ministry. Contact us for more information or donate here. We thank you for answering the Holy Spirit in whatever way you are called.

That's a lot of rain!

The website is updated again. Check out the "Gods Grace in Action" page. The needs have been updated so you can see what our current needs are and projects to be funded.


This is a recent photo from Nice View Academy after the rains had begun! They had a break from the rain for a few days so many people had the opportunity to weed their shambas.

We've gotten a report that the class 8 students were very comfortable during their exams this past week. Everyone will be out of school November 21 until January. As soon as I hear how the kids did on exams I will let you know.

I'm so proud of them for the effort they've put into their studies and many of them have continued to improve. Much of that improvement is due to the funds you have provided so we could purchase text books, exercise books, pens etc. Plus they are eating every day and that helps with their learning immensely. Please remember that every day these kids (and those at Mercy Child Foundation and Eldama Ravine Children's Village) need food, clothes, water, education - these are on-going needs - please consider a one-time donation or maybe you can help us with a monthly contribution. Any gift, no matter how small, is appreciated and will go towards helping these children have a future.

Bragging time!

I recently found out that our class 8 students are doing wonderfully in school! Please pray for them as they prepare for exams next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They are now ranked 2nd out of 27 schools in the district! The class 8 average score for the first term was 306/500, 2nd term 316/500 and 3rd term 320/500 - what a testimony!

These kids are getting the education they deserve and improving with each term. They are focusing on their studies now because they know food will be available for them everyday, they have the supplies to do their homework and their environment is conducive for learning.

Thank you for being a part of this reality. Seeing the future leaders, business owners, pastors of Kenya is a blessing and a privilege I pray God will continue to show us.

Updated website!

I'm back and working on the website! The slideshow on the homepage is new and I've updated the Photo Gallery. Next, I'll be working on our presentation (of which we have one scheduled - Thank you Lord!)

We've been in touch with our family in Tala and praise God the rains have begun! That is certainly an answer to prayer. With the rains it means in three months our friends and family will have food to eat.

Thank you to everyone for all your support, both now and into the future!

What a time warp!

We are back in the States now a week and are still scratching our heads in disbelief of the differences. God provided so many opportunities for us in Kenya to see His Hand working in peoples lives by providing food, shelter, water and other basic needs to His people who are faithful and put their trust totally in Him and His providence. Being here in the States we take for granted that when we turn on the faucet water will come out, and we won't have to worry about typhoid or other contaminents. Or that we don't have to leave the house to even get water. Our refrigerators are always full of food - some of which we eventually throw out.

Our brothers, sisters and children in Kenya are struggling right now with a very bad drought. Shamba's were planted in anticipation of the October 22nd rains to begin which haven't started yet. Food costs are rising while wages remain the same (some at approximately $.30/day) while others are begging for food.

The reality of living out the gospel message hits us daily in Kenya, but here we, as Americans, can put that reality aside while we selfishly complain about the economy and how it affects us. Are we feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked? Maybe we should look reality hard in the face and question whether or not we are living out the gospel. Maybe we should take our eyes off ourselves and put them on those who are truly struggling to live.

Please pray about where you should put your focus - whether it be this ministry or another - help those who are less fortunate and live out "religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.."

Thank you for your continued support, both in prayer and financially. The work that has been done and continues to be done in Kenya is all from God's Hand and the hearts of His people.

We are getting a presentation together - "Kenyan Kids - Living out the Gospel Message" and we are open to presenting it to your group, club or function. Contact us for more information.

May God bless you as you continue your walk with Him as your Lord and Savior.