Greetings Brethren,
Hope all of you are well. Just wanted to inform you of the current conditions here in Kenya. As some may be aware, the Kenya Authorities visited our orphanage recently and made a number of demands that we had to conform to, from having running water throughout the camp with sinks in sitting rooms, and an indoor toilet in the girls house, a fire extinguisher in every room, and additional outside lighting. Also a vehicle. I am happy to inform you that thanks to your donations, we were able to comply to almost everything they required, and hope to soon accomplish the few remaining. We have also completed the construction of a car port for the car. We expedited that project due to recent ice storms we gave been experiencing, fearing a cracked or destroyed windshield (also the intense equator sunlight required shade for the car.) we also built a small sea saw next to the swing set for the younger children to play on. What a pleasure it is to see these children so happy here at the orphanage, it is thanks to you donors for that.
I also want to inform you that your donations have also helped a number of others here in Kenya. The rain has come and it’s time to plant, but many had no seeds. We were able to purchase seeds for a number of widows in various cog groups here. Your donations also helped a young boy who lives near the orphanage. We found him shaking all over earlier this week, he was so sick but his parents had no funds to take him to the local clinic. We were able to fund his treatment. Turned out he had strong malaria and was given injection and Meds. His Mother visited us a few days later thanking, telling he was getting better, and that he would have died if we hadn’t helped. We also completed the construction of a toilet for the church widow in Ogembo, and have assisted her with two beds. (Previously her children were sleeping on the ground, and with no mattresses.) So again, we thank you donors for supporting the work we are involved in here.
We have also been asked for assistance from the church group in Narok and Bomet. Some of the church families there have been going without food due to famine. We haven’t been able to assist yet, but hope to soon. Currently our funds are depleted due to the unexpected requirements the authorities imposed on us. We are hoping to get back on track soon, because the children’s school fees are due soon. Also the Sabbath meeting hall at the Ikenye church group has collapsed due to heavy rain. They have enough funds to fix the walls, but are requesting assistance to purchase metal sheets for the roof. I told them if funds become available, we will assist.
We thank you donors from the bottom of our heart for assisting these impoverished brethren of ours, and we thank our Almighty Father for continuing to stretch the funds that come in. May He bless each and every one of you for caring for these widows & orphans.
Your brother in Christ
bill Goff
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| The new sea saw at the church orphanage. |
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| Starting Construction of Car Port |
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The car port was constructed by the boys, as we continue to teach them many skills at the Sengera House Church Orphanage. |
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| Manley receiving his first Bible |
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| Maurine and Beverly Fetching Drinking Water |