Our God is a God of miracles.
We all know that and we all say that but sometimes we forget the truth in that. Just this past week God showed up and showed off and I just love when He does that.
The road to New Beginnings was in bad need of serious repair. A contractor gave us the price of $4000 to do the job, without culverts. It took a few days for him to get back to us with the cost for the culverts and that put it up to about $10,000. It seemed unreachable without doing some fundraising. God knew how much we needed a road that was safer than what we had.
The same day we got the final quote we noticed some work taking place near the main road and it seems the county decided to make a different road passable...all the way to New Beginnings! PRAISE GOD!! We had to invest a small amount but not too much to get the grating done. Might need a little more when we do the stone.
God is so good and right on time!
We were also blessed by a friend of a future missionary member who shared the fact that we don't have a hot water heater and need to heat water on the stove and add to a bucket of water to get a warm bucket shower. That person blessed us with the full cost of a hot water heater.
PRAISE HIM!
I know God hears our prayers and those of the children we are helping.
I was reminded by the sermon message the other day about how Jesus had the disciples count the fish and bread before giving it to the people. They knew they didn't have enough to feed the crowd. BUT GOD!
Currently, we have some children we have brought into our school and home without having the means to help them. I am believing that God knows and will provide those who are able to help, meet the need. BUT GOD!
Maybe He is even calling YOU??
We do have some that are in high school who are begging for help. Many people don't know they can help a child for just $25 a month. AND you can go through our website and put it through Paypal and that way you don't need to remember every month.
Children In Need
Who do you know that has a heart for protecting & empowering children?
We 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.
These two children are at the top of our list of children needing sponsors:
Additional Big Needs
In the USA, we have diverted our attention from buidling dormitories to building a new Dining Hall. Our current Dining Hall is too small for the number of students AND the roof is leaking terribly. We have decided it is now urget to build a bigger Dining Hall instead of just replacing the roof. The cost will be $30,000.
Please consider a tax deductible donation to make this possible for the children.
Our other desperately-needed building is a building for our Daycare and Play Group Class.
With more girls seeking help who are pregnant and also the needs of our female staff who have families, we have found the need to have a Daycare for our babies and a Play Group Class for those who are about 2-3. These 2 classrooms will be located just next to the new playground we worked hard to build for the younger children. The cost for each classroom will be $15,000.
A total of $30,000.
We have a merchandise fundraiser going on to help raise money for the buildings! Besides raising money for these buildings, these clothing options can be conversation starters, giving you the opportunity to share what God is doing in Kenya as people that cross your path comment on your shirt! They could also make good Christmas gifts!
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Check out the online store to see more options!
School Updates
We are almost finished with our new boy's dormitory called The Orchard. This is actually 2 dormitories. One side is for our Jr high boys and the other for our Sr high boys. We will open it at the beginning of the school year in January. The dormitories will have plenty of space for more students.
Our elementary school 6th grade has finished their National Exams and we are sure they have done well. Some tutoring is taking place for our elementary students who are struggling, while many others are on school break and spending time with their family.
12th grade students are taking their final National Exams. These are very important and will determine if they qualify for college or university next year. Please keep them in prayer.
Please keep them in prayer and I believe God is going to truely bless them.
All this and so much more is happening.
We invite you to come join us in July/August. Our teams are forming and perhaps YOU are missing. APPLY TODAY and get ready to GO!!
Operation Christmas Shoes
Throughout the end of the year, we will be raising funds for Operation Christmas Shoes. Our goal is to raise $30 per child to purchase shoes, socks, a new uniform, and textbooks for each child at New Beginnings to start the 2025 school year.
Any donation given toward Operation Christmas Shoes will help us reach our $5,000 goal. What a perfect way to give a Christmas gift to a sponsored child!
If you would like to donate online, please visit our Operation Christmas Shoes page. Thank you for your support, and Merry Christmas!
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.
JUST COME!!
Can't Come to Kenya Yet? Let Us Bring Kenya To 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
Please consider sharing this newsletter with a friend!
Sincerely,
Gaye Makrias
https://www.shalomchristianmissions.org/
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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