Greetings Brethren.
It has been a very busy week at the Sengera Orphanage. I am happy to inform you that the construction of the boy’s dormitory is moving forward at amazing pace! The foundation is completed, and the entire rough floor has been poured. This is wonderful progress. It is apparent that the efforts of Kenya Hands of Hope (thanks to the compassionate hearts of those donating), our Heavenly Father has blessed, and blessed abundantly!
The original boys’ house was built five years ago out of timbers and mud. It was a temporary building, but all that we could afford at the time. However, during the past few months it was showing sign of collapse and was in need of replacing. We started a fund raiser back in March but the funds that came in were nowhere near enough to even start building. The fire that took place on July 25th changed everything and the replacement dormitory became a critical requirement (by order of the Kenyan authorities) in order for the Sengera Orphanage to continue operating.
The children went straight to work to clean up and remove the aftermath. We then scraped together what funds we could, added it to what was already received, and here we are today with the foundation and the rough floor completed.
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| The boys digging the trench for the foundation footings |
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| The completed trench |
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| Pouring the foundation footings |
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| Local bricks making a strong foundation |
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| The poured foundation |
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| The superstructure is beginning to rise |
We are now reaching out for help, because our funds have been depleted. If you can assist at this time, that would be wonderful. No amount is too small. We are hoping to continue building the superstructure as soon as we can.
Additionally, the Feast of Tabernacles is rapidly approaching. Our plan at this time is to conduct the Feast at Ikenye instead of at the orphanage due to the construction. We also have numerous remote Feast sites that are requesting assistance from us. There will be no extravagant feasting in Kenya; there neveris. But if we could afford to assist all the sites with enough funds to purchase tea and maybe some rice and beans, that would be wonderful and a blessing to the faithful Feast-goers. Remember, most of our impoverished brethren ration their food all year long in order to survive. So whatever assistance we can provide for them will be an immense blessing.
Brethren, our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ know the needs of their children. Please continue to pray on behalf of these orphans and the widows and for the many small families and groups that will come together to keep the upcoming Holy Days and the Feast of Tabernacles.
Finally, please know that these children and the people who have been served by your help and generosity pray for you and are thankful for you and for what you have done for them. As am I.
The boys might be quite cramped sleeping and living in the cafeteria, but they are in good spirits. They appreciate your help Very much.
Bill Goff