We left Greg and Joyce’s this morning from Indiana and made it to Illinois around 12:30 this afternoon. We had to keep reminding ourselves which state we were in! It’s always difficult saying goodbye to our new friends, but on this trip we know more new friends are just around the corner (or state in our travels!)
Jason and Stephanie are wonderful people and we had a great conversation before the presentation tonight. Thanks guys for opening up your home and allowing us to be a part of your family if even for just a few hours. Here is a picture of .jpg)
their beautiful daughter Grace! Yup, she’s a feisty one but love her compassion and passion for life.
Before we left their home she gave me 70¢ and said it was for the kids in Kenya. She listened to us talk about the kids’ needs and she gave what she had. I explained to her that what she gave was two days’ wages for some people in Tala, Kenya and it would help feed a child at the orphanage. And her attitude was – well I had it and they need it, no big deal, then she ran off to play. “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven.” (NIV Matthew 18:3)
You ask if that’s all it takes? How about 40¢/day which comes to $12/month? You can help Saved By God’s Grace continue to feed, educate and provide shelter for three orphanages in Kenya at The Change Campaign.
Jason’s church had graciously invited us to speak at their Sunday evening service. Most of the church was there and they had some good questions. We were able to continue answering questions and at dinner afterwards (along with a few stories about our travels to Kenya). Thank you to everyone involved with feeding us, the hospitality was great and we felt very much at home with our new brothers and sisters in Christ.
Many of the young people were very interested in coming to Kenya by themselves, but the parents said “I want to go too!” So maybe during our next trip to Kenya we’ll have a lot of visitors. I know that how ever many people come, God will be glorified in it!
Speaking to people about our kids in Kenya is our passion and calling. The situation there has not been good for quite awhile. The rains have not come and crops are continuing to fail. Here is a short excerpt from an email received today from Gideon (director at Nice View Academy/Orphanage)
“Things are not very good since the rains failed and the future does not look promising but we trust God who Has assured us of prenty even in times of famine. Our help comes from Him
My brother if the cost of food was reasonable things would be easy but its unfortunate food has became costly and our children use one bag of beans for 3 days , one bag of muthokoi for 3 days ,maize flour of 90kgs for 4 days and so food is taking everything but i thank God for He has been with us and He Has continued to provide
I wish to ensure you brother that despite the hard times i will remain faithful to the call of God knowing that He is there for us”
Please prayerfully consider becoming a monthly donor either through Saved By God’s Grace or The Change Campaign. Your support will help us show God’s love to them through providing for their basic needs.