Greetings Brethren,
Greetings from Kenya, I am happy to report the Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread went well here in E. Africa. The Brethren thank all of you who assisted them. (A full report with pictures will be posted as soon as it is completed.)
April was a very busy Month here in Kenya, much has been accomplished. All 20 children living at Sengera House are now back in school. Second term began Monday April 29th. Thanks to the donors of Kenya Hands of Hope (KHofH) we were able to pay school fees for the fifteen attending primary school, and the four in High School.
We were also able to assist the five orphans living under the care of MATARA. (MATARA is the 92 year old man who has been caring five orphans.) Taking care of them has been a struggle for MATARA, he was unable to pay their school fees. But KHofH (thanks to you donors) was able to step in and pay their tuition and also purchase their required school uniforms. All five of the children are “total” orphans, and if it wasn’t for MATARA and all of you donors who possess the same compassionate hearts, these orphans would be suffering severely. (Praise our Father for the proper care they are now receiving!)
MATARA was also in need of a toilet, the original one had collapsed a long time ago. He had already begun digging a new one, but was unable to complete, so we stepped in and assisted. Helping these orphans was the right thing to do, but I was a bit concerned funding the construction, considering the elderly man’s age. We want to be sure these orphans will not be pushed off the property if something happens to Him. So for only a few funds we drew up a legal document with the local Village Chief insuring stability of the children. The oldest boy “Wako” will now be legally in control of the property, and the children will be able to continue living there if anything happens to MATARA.
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| Matara now has separate toilet for boys & girls & shower stall. |
We are also in the process of incorporating youth Bible lessons into these orphans lives as we do at Sengera House. Preaching and teaching the correct Gospel to them is of utmost importance. In Kenya, the schools do teach bible class, but mainstream Christianity is taught, so weekly bible study and youth bible lessons are necessary. After all, we are part of the true church of God, which is the pillar and ground of “The Truth.” We ask all of you who are working together with us to continue praying that “All” that we do is in accordance with our Heavenly Father, and that we do “good works” that are pleasing to Him, and will glorify Him.
We have also been working at the orphanage. The boys poured a slab of concrete in front of the office. These children are such hard workers. I’m really proud of all of them.
| Matara now has separate toilet for boys & girls & shower stall. |
Ibu also continues to learn the welding trade. As you know our goal is to teach all of the children some type of trade so they can become self supportive after they finish their schooling.
| Ibu (Brian) working hard at the welding shop learning the trade. |
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We have also been contacted by another cog group (this one from Canada) requesting information on a church organization here in Kenya who they have been supporting. We will travel there next week to verify their legitimacy. The more we work together, the more efficiently the work of preaching the Gospel will move forward. Kenya is full of cons who trick churches of God in the States and other prosperous countries into supporting them, but use the funds only for self gain.
One more note before I end this update. We are in need of prayers and suggestions concerning the funding of a new boys dormitory at the Sengera House Orphanage. The current building housing the boys is only a temporary building made mostly of mud, and showing signs of future collapse. We began a fundraiser on “Gofundme” because the proposed cost of a new permanent structure is quite costly. (You can see the details on our Website Home Page) please pray for our Heavenly Father to show us the correct way forward concerning this matter.
Your brother in Christ
Bill Goff