| News of the accelerating worldwide shipping crisis, with ships anchored offshore waiting to dock and offloaded containers incurring huge port storage fees as they await trucks to move them to their destination, makes us exceedingly grateful to the Lord that our recent container arrived without delay (Proverbs 3:6). Rather than helplessly watching our limited resources be diverted to port fees, our volunteers in Nairobi are joyfully unpacking the container and delivering the newly-arrived items to the dear children of Kenya. |
Since our fervent desire is for God’s Word to be implanted in the children’s hearts, Immaculate has started sending Bible verses for the children to learn in advance of her visits. Every child will get a gift, but those who learn the verses will get first pick from the large assortment of items.
The Divine Mercy Orphanage, home to 30 children, many of whom are infants and toddlers, was especially in need of the strollers and baby seats we delivered to them. Immaculate’s van was also stuffed with treasures for the children and their caretakers. Every child, except the infants, got a Bible. Since these Bibles may need to last a lifetime, the little ones’ Bibles get tucked away for safekeeping except during devotional times.
Other Activities in September at Serving in Jesus’ Name
- Our team in Kenya completed the new latrines and the rainwater catchment projects co-sponsored by Hydromissions International
at the Nasianda, Eshikulu, and Mapera Schools. Immaculate plans to visit these locations soon to host a dedication of the structures, hand out goodies, and take pictures to share. - We are starting 5 additional latrine and water projects, which we hope to have completed before year end. As with our other recent projects, these are co-sponsored by Hydromissions.
- We continue exploring options for a venue to host our “annual” winter apparel giveaway event. Time is escaping us, but we do have a couple of good leads.
We are thankful for all the wonderful people who are sharing in this ministry of love with us, and we are grateful for each of you who support Serving in Jesus’ Name with your prayers, contributions, donated articles, and help sorting, packing, and transporting. God is faithful!
Blessings,
Kathy Carlin, Executive Director
