August 2024 Newsletter

AMAZING SUMMER

What an AMAZING summer it has been. With 2 teams coming and going at New Beginnings, we have barely had time to breathe. Both teams did a fantastic job and brought different giftings to the center. We were so very blessed by both. We hope they all want to come back again and again! 

 






What about YOU?

Ever think about how God could use you to serve on the mission field in remote Kenya? Perhaps you have some special talents or are just willing to serve. God only looks for a willing heart. Each of our trips now include 2 days of African Safari seeing Big Game, and an afternoon exploring beautiful Lake Victoria. At our children's center you can use your special talents or jump in with our Bible School program and widow visits. For those who sponsor a child with us, we will do our best to take you to visit their homes. Come see how the other part of the world lives. Come alone and join a team, bring a group, or even bring your family.
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School Update

Our children are on a school break and are preparing to begin their final semester of 2024. With 20 students preparing to take their final exams for high school, it is an exciting and somewhat tense time for these students. Please keep them in prayer. Their national exams will begin in November and go through part of December. These exams play a huge part in determining the student's future.


Our Child Welfare department has been doing a great job investigating homes and taking children for supervised visits. So that this break only 8 children are currently remaining at New Beginnings. It is so good to see these children in safe homes and learning to be part of a family while school is closed.


Big Needs

In the USA, we still need your prayers for financing to build another dormitory. The first dormitory cost more than we estimated, meaning we are now not financially prepared to start the next dormitory. The first dormitory is coming out very nice and we expect, by the grace of God, to see many more boys able to become part of our Jr high and high school next year.


We also need your help in finding sponsors for the many children who are in great need. Currently, we have many who have come to our high school praying for help. These are good students but they just lack the money to attend a high school without help. For just $25 a month, you can change a child's life. Become a World Changer by changing a child's life.


Children with High Priority Needs
These children are "A-Students" but without a sponsor, they cannot continue in school. 

Who do you know that may be able to sponsor a child for $25/month? 

Shakir is 14 and in 9th grade. Shakir's father is very sickly and her mother does odd jobs to provide for the family. With 5 children it is more than she can manage. Shakir needs help at any level. MAKE A DIFFERENCE in her life today! 


Click here to see more info on Shakir




Jack is 16 and in 9th grade. Since his parent's death in 2013, he has lived with his aunt. She is old and struggles to provide the basics for both of them. School for Jack is out of reach. Jack needs help. Is God calling you?

Click here to see more info on Jack





Let Us Visit You
We would love to meet with you in person as you host a "Night In Kenya" for you and a few friends to hear more about what God is doing. Why not help us out and host an evening this fall? We have a special gift for you from Africa for hosting. You can also invite us to share with your Bible group, Sunday School, or church.
Connect with us via info@ShalomChristianMissions.org.

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Sincerely, 
Gaye Makrias