This is how God feels about all of us including the forgotten orphans of remote Africa. Take a look!
What an amazing year 2015 was at New Beginnings Children's Center in Kenya. It had its ups and downs but all were blessings from the Lord. Take a look at our miracles in review. Glory to God for ALL that He has done! How can we not stand in awe of His faithfulness.
By the grace of God we have:
By the power of God we:
By the blessings of God we:
By the wisdom of God we provided:
Not to mention hiring construction workers from the community. Purchasing supplies and services from the merchants of the community and surrounding area.
All providing jobs and income to a very impoverished people.
What God is doing is nothing short of a miracle and those who labor by giving and praying with us are all part of that miracle.
How do we ever thank you for all that you are doing by giving to Jesus in this very special way?
May God bless you and yours throughout this coming year.
THANK YOU!!
For 2016 we hope to do much more as we work to serve the impoverished orphans of this area that have no voice.
"If not me, than who?"
Join us!!!
"Behold, I will do a new thing" Isaiah 43:19
Now is the time to contact us to share with your church, group, school, retreat, small group gathers, etc. Nothing to big or small. Set the dates now!
Openings for March/April/May.
2016 Year of Giving
In January, we will once again be collecting underwear for the children of New Beginnings.
We need sizes from-
children size 6-14 (both boys and girls)
adult size small and medium (both boys and girls)
(Often people remember the younger children when in reality we have many more older children in our program.)
We will also be collecting donations towards desks for our primary and secondary classrooms.
February we will be collecting socks for the children of New Beginnings.
"What will I do on a mission trip?"
That is often the question people ask.
The answer: What is God calling YOU to do?
From construction work to Bible school, to medical care, to sharing the Gospel.
Our teams have done it ALL!
What is God calling you to do?
Not sure...take a step of faith and see what God shows up to do.
It will be more than you ever dreamed or imagined.
Our missionaries stay in missionary housing of brick construction on the secure grounds of our children's center in a very beautiful, remote area of Kenya.
Spend time immersed in the culture and lives of those who call New Beginnings Children's Center HOME.
Show the love of Jesus to the community.
Change their lives AND change your life...FOREVER!
Come, for the love of a child!
Summer 2016
July/August trips for 2016 are now open!
Two weeks -- $1500 + airfare
1 month -- $1900 + airfare
Because of projected demand for summer of 2016, we may have several 2 week trips open
AND a 1 month option. Contact us for dates and details.
(Summer trips include a Safari to the world famous Masii Mara game reserve-often during the migration season.)
Winter 2017
January 23 - Feb 7, 2017 (2 weeks) $1500 + airfare (Airfare during the winter months is generally less expensive.)
January 23 - February 23, 2017 (1 month) $1900 + airfare
(Winter trips include a Safari to Nakuru National Game Park)
Travel as a group OR travel alone and make new friends who will travel with you.
Make plans to bring your whole group!
Discounts for leaders and we do all the training/planning.
Set up the dates now while there is plenty of space open.
Check out our Missions page for an application or call 717-586-6945.
All Dates are tentative until airfare is booked.
Applications being accepted!!
1-6 month internship and long term mission opportunities available!
Contact our office for details!
Three missionaries will return to New Beginnings in January. We are excited that 2 will stay for one month.
The third will remain long term. You will hear more about this in the future.
Is God calling you to journey with us to Kenya short term or long term? We encourage you to answer His call.
The 2016 school year starts this week. What a flurry of excitement as the classrooms are once again prepared for all the students that will attend at New Beginnings.
New Beginnings Primary School
God has been working miracles in the lives of our children as almost every single child who took the grade 8 KCPE exams past.
In fact, one student scored so well that he is within the top 100 students in all of Kenya.
We are so proud of what God is doing in Robert's life and the other students of our grade 8 class. The community and teachers have been stopping by New Beginnings this week, along with the students, to congratulate New Beginnings for having such a fantastic showing in the KCPE. Some attributed it to some staff changes at the school but we prefer to attribute it to the grace of God. To God be all the glory for what HE is doing in the lives of these children!!
Something new to this year will be a computer training lab for grade 1. This is a new requirement to the curriculum in the country of Kenya. We expect to have full enrollment in our classes for 2016. May God work His mighty hands in their lives.
Pray for the students and staff as they return for another faith filled year.
Pray for continued funds to provide better classrooms and more opportunities to the children.
Robert placed as one of the top 100 students in Kenya on his KCPE exams.
New Beginnings Secondary School
The secondary school has also had a flurry of excitement as they prepare to add the final level to their curriculum. This year the secondary school will offer Form 4 (Grade 12). In November we will see our first graduating class from New Beginnings Secondary School.
We hope to offer a more extensive chemistry and biology class, plus plans have been in the making to add a computer lab for our secondary school students. They are all very excited to learn how to use a computer.
With the help of our new principal, we feel this will be the best year yet for the secondary school.
Please pray for our students and staff for a great year!
The secondary classrooms are almost ready for another year!
What a blessing this past year was for building at New Beginnings. So much was accomplished. It didn't all go just according to our plans for building but according to God's own plans, when we had our boys' dorm destroyed by a wind storm in November of 2014. All plans had to come to a halt until the new boys dorm was completed. It is a beautiful dorm and the boys are much safer now and very happy.
We were able to continue to get one of our primary classrooms finished and it is also very beautiful. Plus other small projects around the center such as a new girls dorm, for the older girls. A temporary guard house was set in place. More mission housing was able to be done, that also serve to be staff housing for some of our staff.
However there is now great need to get more of our primary classrooms in place. The government of Kenya, in an effort to improve the learning across the nation, is now requiring that all schools with metal classrooms to be shut down. Our goal for 2016 is to place 4 additional brick primary classrooms to prove that we are working to the plans of the education offices. Can you help us to achieve this goal?
We also hope to add our new kitchen for New Beginnings. The current kitchen is too small and unsanitary to use much longer. Our plans are to have both the kitchen and dining hall attached.
Please keep our building projects in your prayers AND consider giving a gift. Help build for their future!
Building Phase II: Rebuild primary classrooms, finish secondary classrooms for form 3, and boys' dorm is COMPLETELY FUNDED!
| Phase II Projects | Cost | Donated | Still Needed |
| Primary Classrooms (3) at $7,000 each | $21,000 | $21,000 | COMPLETED |
| Secondary School improvements | $2,000 | $2,000 | COMPLETED |
| Permanent Boys' Dorm (Emergency) | $15,000 | $15,000 | COMPLETED |
| $38,000 | $38,000 | COMPLETED |
The first primary classroom is completed. Construction of 2 primary classrooms is beginning in 2016.
The boys dorm is completed.
Secondary improvements are finished.
Praise God to all who gave to complete this phase!!
We are excited to say that we are now collecting donations for Phase III of our building!
| Phase III Projects | Cost | Donated | Still Needed |
| Primary Classrooms (2) at $10,000 each | $20,000 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Permanent Kitchen Building | $10,000 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Secondary School Offices | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Classroom 5 for secondary school | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Medical Clinic Renovations in big house | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Office Renovations in big house | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Girls' dorm and bath house for secondary | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Water Harvesting needs (tanks, gutters, etc) | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| $45,000 Needed | $0 Donated | $45,000 Still needed |
Phase IV:
Dining Hall/all purpose room
Finish Primary Classrooms (6 classrooms and office), Permanent Guard house
Secondary Boys Dorm
Phase V:
Smaller Housing to accommodate children in family settings
Medical Clinic/Pharmacy/Store
Staff housing
Can you help us Build for their Future! (select 'Building Fund')
Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10
Darrian is three years old. He has just formally started school in Baby Class. He was born after a defilement. His mother also lives at New Beginnings. Darrian can speak 3 languages and is learning quickly in class. He is a very bright boy. He likes to play with the other children of New Beginnings. Darrian has had some health issue in the past and needs prayers for continued good health. He also need prayers to find a sponsor(s). He needs a partial sponsor for $20, $40, or $60. Is God calling you to help Darrian in some way? Be the difference in his life.
Although many of the children have gone to visit extended family this past month, it was still a very busy month at New Beginnings.
Our director's family, from the Nairobi area, came to visit and to serve the children of New Beginnings. What a blessing they were and we look forward to their returning in the near future. The children have fallen in love with each other. Praise God for their hearts and pray for their soon return.
So blessed to have you serve the Lord in this way!
Our staff was busy getting measurements and uniforms ready from OPERATION CHRISTMAS SHOES. While most of the uniforms are ready, the shoes still need to be purchased. Shoe sizes will be taken this week. We are so grateful for all the donations that have come in to
once again provide the children with new shoes, socks, and a school uniform. How happy the children will be to wear their new outfits to school. You have truly blessed the least of these by your giving. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
The gardens have been getting adequate water and good care. Soon they will provide the children with plenty of tomatoes, onions, and kale. What a tremendous blessing this will be for everyone. Praise God for water and a good growing season. Pray for protection from the elements.
A new addition came to live at New Beginnings. Crestline UMC in Crestline, Ohio, blessed NB with the funds to purchase our first milk cow. Her name is Blessing and she is a real blessing. She is about 3 months pregnant and will begin supplying the children with milk after the birth of her calf later this year. Pray protection over her. Praise God for those who gave, to make this possible at New Beginnings.
Our newest Blessing!
Sharon is 11 years old. She is a total orphan. Sharon needs one $20 sponsor to be completely covered. Can you help Sharon for $20 per month?
To become a partial sponsor or full sponsor to a child, check out our Sponsor a Child page.
You can sponsor Sharon or another child by sending $20-$60 for partial sponsor or $80 for a full sponsorship per month.
A child is praying...are you the answer?
100% of all sponsor donations go to help the children.
Peter is 12 years old. He is a partial orphan who came to New Beginnings in great need. Peter needs two $20 sponsors or one $40 sponsor. Please pray for Peter to find the sponsors he needs to be fully covered. Could you help make a difference in Peter's life?
To become a partial sponsor or full sponsor to a child, check out our Sponsor a Child page.
You can sponsor Peter or another child by sending $20-$60 for partial sponsor or $80 for a full sponsorship per month.
A child is praying...are you the answer?
100% of all sponsor donations go to help the children.
Norah is 13 years old. Her parents have donated land to New Beginnings although they live in poverty. Norah needs a full $80 or two shared $40 sponsors.
Is God calling you to help Norah?
To become a partial sponsor or full sponsor to a child, check out our Sponsor a Child page.
You can sponsor Norah or another child by sending $20-$60 for partial sponsor or $80 for a full sponsorship per month.
A child is praying...are you the answer?
100% of all sponsor donations go to help the children.
If you would like to sponsor a child, please visit our Sponsor a Child page.
You can BE THE DIFFERENCE in the life of a child!
Shalom Christian Missions is a 501(c)3 non- profit organization,
dedicated to serving children in need throughout the world.
All donations are tax deductible.
A & R Rental Center - York, PA
Freedom Wireless - York, PA
H & R Block - USA
Test Products Inc. - Exton, PA
Veleska Jewelry - Lancaster, PA
Ann Downing Ministries - Hendersonville, TN
Christ American Baptist Church Youth - Spring Grove, PA
Christ American Baptist Church - Spring Grove, PA
Crestline UMC - Crestline, OH
Eagle Christian Ministries- York, PA
Elisha's Home and Ministries - Montrose, PA
First Baptist Church - Smithville, TX
First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Chambersburg, PA
First United Church of Christ - Schuykill Haven, PA
Harvest Chapel - Abbottstown, PA
Helping Hands Ministry - McAllen, TX
Hope For Women - Tempe, AZ
The Worship Center - Lancaster, PA
May God bless you as you pray and give to help the children!
Donations may be made through paypal or you may send your donation to:
Shalom Christian Missions
1255 Mill Creek Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 586-6945
These two children are at the top of our list of children needing sponsors. Click one of their pictures to read more about them.
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