Open Heaven Missions Update
Although behind the scenes I have never stopped with our support of Shining Star School and Children’s Home, my communication publicly has been sparse.
Currently the home and school is operating right at 1,000.00 USD per month which I send over monthly to the supervisor who is running the home and school for me.
I am now ready to start the flow of communication again. I thank each one of you for the prayers and support you have given me during the time since Pastor Rick has moved to heaven/
School faculty and their office |
There are still days that seem surreal, (like today), but more and more i have emerged strong and whole and ready for my destiny to be completed
Shining Star Children's Home is thriving with the 26 children living there, receiving school help, 3 meals a day and a strong family base.
Shining Star school is surpassing others in the area with high test scores and over 200 in registration.
We are in immediate need of more classrooms for the school and for the home, a well, that will insure that the children have water even in times of drought.
Shining Star Children |
At present they are in the middle of a drought and water is having to be purchased in the village and brought up by moped in 5 gallon containers.and a price of 5.00 per day. Although this seems minimal, it is adding up and we are going to start the immediate plans for a well soon.
I have a tentative date of Sept/Oct for my next visit and hope have that project in the works as I arrive so I can oversee part of the project.
The question is whether we can do a well or incorporate a bore hole which is about three times the budget. A bore hole will supply the school as well as the home while the well will cover only the home. We have a good start on the wells budget but any donations you could give towards it will be most appreciated. You can donate via PayPal button on this website.or http://openheavenmissions.blogspot.com
Pastors kids |
We have just updated home with fresh paint and put in new gate for protection last year and repainted the gate also when we repainted the home this year. I have pictures of that forthcoming soon.
I have plans for recruiting an intern that could possibly spend at least 4 months at the home ministering with the children and the school. I am hoping to find a single girl or young married couple that would feel this is what God has for them to do.
I am looking forward to hosting some of you who would like to have an experience in Kenya with the children for a short visit as well. So I am interested in hearing from you who are interested in one of these projects.
View from Home |
Thank you again for those who are supporting the home and also thank you for those who are considering supporting as i go forward, there are man many more children that need JESUS and I would appreciate all and any support you might give towards our vision.