Global Adventure to Kenya and Malawi
On April 29 a Global Adventure Team left for Nairobi, Kenya and Lilongwe, Malawi to visit projects that Word of Grace has invested in over the past six months.
In Nairobi we visited with Sally Mitisu and the leadership of ICAN (InterChurch Aids Network). We also spent some time with Margaret Kimuyu and Slum Outreach Ministries (SOM). Located in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, SOM has ministered to orphans and vulnerable children, widows and the poor for 19 years. Using only her own resources and minimal outside funds Margaret has developed a school for young children, a feeding program for orphans and a church that ministers to families in the area.
In Nairobi we visited with Sally Mitisu and the leadership of ICAN (InterChurch Aids Network). We also spent some time with Margaret Kimuyu and Slum Outreach Ministries (SOM). Located in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, SOM has ministered to orphans and vulnerable children, widows and the poor for 19 years. Using only her own resources and minimal outside funds Margaret has developed a school for young children, a feeding program for orphans and a church that ministers to families in the area.
Children in Kibera Slum
Margaret Kimuyu (SOM) and Sally Mitisu(ICAN)
One of the other ministries we have supported in Kenya is the Sophia Restoration Centre. Located about one hour outside of Nairobi, Sophia is a community-based organization that is taking care of the AIDS orphans in the town. The work was started by a retired teacher, and with the meager resources available a center has been built, AIDS orphans are being cared for, "guardians" (women who take care of the orphans) have been found for the children and a school has started. It always is amazing to see what God will do with people who are committed to Him.
Dedicating the land with the Biwi/Mchesi Pastors and Tribal Chiefs
The team was also able to visit two villages where Word of Grace will be involved in developing community centers and schools. These schools and centers will become the focal points of ministering to orphans, vulnerable children, HIV/AIDS patients and widows. They will also become training centers for pastors and community leaders. Word of Grace was able to purchase 3 brick machines which will enable the communities to build high quality buildings, quickly and economically. The brick machines will also be used to train young men for employment.
These children in Matanda will benefit from the community center and school that will be built in their village.
This simple brick-making machine will enable villagers to make over 200 bricks a day!
Steve and Cathy Bowler and Family -- Word of Grace supported missionaries in Malawi.
Theresa Malila -- National Director of Somebody Cares and Hands@Work, and a Word of Grace supported missionary.
Margaret Kimuyu (SOM) and Sally Mitisu(ICAN)
One of the other ministries we have supported in Kenya is the Sophia Restoration Centre. Located about one hour outside of Nairobi, Sophia is a community-based organization that is taking care of the AIDS orphans in the town. The work was started by a retired teacher, and with the meager resources available a center has been built, AIDS orphans are being cared for, "guardians" (women who take care of the orphans) have been found for the children and a school has started. It always is amazing to see what God will do with people who are committed to Him.
Godzone at Word of Grace raised money last year to help the Sophia Restoration Centre in their ministry. The funds were used for school supplies and food for the children.
Some of the AIDS Orphans and Guardians at Sophia
Bita Adair, Sophia Restoration Centre leaders and some of the children
From Kenya the team travelled to Lilongwe, Malawi. Our purpose there was to visit some of the projects we have been involved with, meet with business leaders and plan for the future with our ministry partners.
Our team met with the leaders of the Biwi/Mchesi churches to dedicate the land that Word of Grace helped these churches purchase. The almost 10 acres of land will be used to grow food for AIDS orphans, build a small home for a widow and orphans, and provide training in agriculture for young Malawians. It was a blessing to be these committed pastors and community leaders as we saw the land and dedicated it to God.
Some of the AIDS Orphans and Guardians at Sophia
Bita Adair, Sophia Restoration Centre leaders and some of the children
From Kenya the team travelled to Lilongwe, Malawi. Our purpose there was to visit some of the projects we have been involved with, meet with business leaders and plan for the future with our ministry partners.
Our team met with the leaders of the Biwi/Mchesi churches to dedicate the land that Word of Grace helped these churches purchase. The almost 10 acres of land will be used to grow food for AIDS orphans, build a small home for a widow and orphans, and provide training in agriculture for young Malawians. It was a blessing to be these committed pastors and community leaders as we saw the land and dedicated it to God.
Dedicating the land with the Biwi/Mchesi Pastors and Tribal Chiefs
The team was also able to visit two villages where Word of Grace will be involved in developing community centers and schools. These schools and centers will become the focal points of ministering to orphans, vulnerable children, HIV/AIDS patients and widows. They will also become training centers for pastors and community leaders. Word of Grace was able to purchase 3 brick machines which will enable the communities to build high quality buildings, quickly and economically. The brick machines will also be used to train young men for employment.
These children in Matanda will benefit from the community center and school that will be built in their village.
This simple brick-making machine will enable villagers to make over 200 bricks a day!
The team ended in their time in Malawi by meeting with Theresa Malila the director of Somebody Cares and Steve Bowler of VisionLedd to plan the next 18 months of ministry together.
Steve and Cathy Bowler and Family -- Word of Grace supported missionaries in Malawi.
Theresa Malila -- National Director of Somebody Cares and Hands@Work, and a Word of Grace supported missionary.
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