God has been so good to us this past year. We have witnessed miracle after miracle - and you have been part of each one!
Here are just a few highlights:
- As we received the results of our 2024 graduates in early January 2025, we were thrilled to learn that out of 22 students, 16 qualified for university and the remaining students all qualified for colleges. What an exciting day!
- We treated our High School teachers to a special safari day in celebration of their exceptional success with the 12th grade national exams.
- Many new students joined our school in pursuit of a quality education.
- We welcomed a fantastic group of interns who served faithfully and enjoyed well-attended life skills training sessions, many other graduates participated as well.
- We hosted a team of 6 visitors in January, including 1 returning member.
- We hosted another team of 5 in July, with 2 returning members.
- A Social Worker from the U.S. joined us to provide valuable training to our Social Workers at New Beginnings.
- We opened our new boys’ dormitory, now home to 60 students.
- We added warm showers to our mission team rooms.
- We installed new plumbing in two admin rooms and a fourth mission team room.
- One of our students qualified for the National Soccer Tournament.
- We celebrated the birth of two precious babies at New Beginnings.
- At least five students graduated from colleges and universities, including one of our own staff members.
- We hired two former students as part of our growing team.
- Many children were united with their forever families, a true blessing for each one.
- We celebrated as one of our faithful land donors turned 100 years old. Later, we also celebrated his home-going as he went to be with Jesus.
- Our class of 25 students sat for their 12th grade National Exams—9 of them sponsored by friends like you in the U.S. Your support is making a tangible difference!
- We rejoiced as one of our recent graduates was accepted into the Kenya Police Academy with a full scholarship.
- Fourteen new children found sponsors this year—an answer to prayer and a gift of HOPE!
Here in the USA we:
- Shared our ministry at the AGAPE FEST.
- Presented at several churches.
- Participated in the R.A.W. Conferences and ICOM.
- Shared at Smokey Mountain Christmas in Tennessee.
- Held a fundraising dinners in Pennsylvania that gave us a big start in funding our building for our new dining hall and kitchen.
- We took part in a fantastic Tent Revival in Pennsylvania.
It has truly been a busy and blessed year. We are so thankful that you have chosen to walk this journey with us! If you would like to become more involved, please reach out, we would love to help you find your place in this ministry. If you would like to visit New Beginnings, we can help make that possible. We know you will never regret it. A visit changes lives - the lives of those you meet, and your own as well. Bring your whole family!
We would also be honored to share with your church, Sunday school class, Bible study, or small group. Simply contact us for more information.
Thank you for your continued support. YOU are changing lives. GREAT is your reward!
Have a blessed New Year - and JOIN US IN KENYA!
With love,
Gaye Makrias
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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