Grace ministry with its hub at Grace School has
begun the year with a big impact to the community of Limuru. Limuru
is located 25 miles west of Nairobi on the main highway to Uganda. A
part from the ministry of Grace School whose focus are the orphans
and the poor children, the Family Outreach Program has been very
active and has stood up to new challenges. The staff has remained
dedicated and innovative to meet the ever-increasing demands.
GRACE SCHOOL:
We are very thankful to God for the completion of
three classrooms on the 2nd floor, which provide the much
needed space. We were doubtful as to the possibility of having the
required classrooms that could have meant sending some children away.
God in his speed showed that he needed these children to continue at
Grace. He used many of you to give the money that was required to
build and to buy desks and furniture. A family that was touring Kenya
visited Grace School. Their description of our facility was "Oh!
It looks like our Junior High..." We thank God for this
wonderful facility. Our prayer is that we shall use it to the glory
and praise of his name.
CHILDREN:
The number of children has increased progressively. We have 80 children; 50 girls and 30 boys. Our facility is capable of accommodating 150 children if we had the necessary funds. We give quality education, feed and clothe by buying school uniform to the very needy children. All the children are needy, but some are more than others. We have a few children from well to do families who pay $20 per term (Three months). The make up is as follows:
20 Children: Pay $20
30 children: Pay $10
30 Children: Pay nothing.
STAFF:
The number of teaching, administrative as well as support staff has increased as the level and number of children increases.
There are 13 people who are in the service of Grace ministry. Samuel's health is causing concern, as his blood sugar is quite high. He will be seeing a doctor in a week's time to see if he can be put on Diabetic medicine.
STAFF RETREAT:
The staff took a retreat to reflect on God's faithfulness, love and grace that he has showered to all of us individually and collectively as members of Grace School. We took this moment to pray for our prayer and supporting partners. The staff formulated guiding policies, recommended a different type of uniform and thought together a school motto that captures the aspiration of Grace School which is "Excelling through the grace of God"
FAMILY OUTREACH:
The aim of the family outreach is to reach basically the family of the children at Grace School with counseling help with occasional material help. We give vegetable seeds as well as ready vegetables from the School Garden. We have on occasions helped mothers who are victims of domestic violence seek means of redressing their unfortunate circumstances through Non-governmental legal agencies.
We are doing all this because of your prayers and support.
Financial Statement for Jan- March:
Receipts
US $
Balance B/F Receipts
(436)
Fees
1,800
School Garden
510
Gift from Community
150
Knoxville Churches
5030
Friends
1,250
Total Receipts
2,000
NET RECEIPTS
7,994
EXPENSES
US $
Feeding Program
1,200
Desks
2,000
Teachers' Desks
360
Painting
350
Office Seats
300
Staff Support
2,640
Staff Retreat
150
Medical Insurance
50
Water / Electricity
60
Postage / Telephone
80
transport
140
Family Outreach
100
Uniforms
240
Electrical Installation
1,700
Total Expenses
9,370
DEFICIT
(1,376)
The deficit is mostly due to electrical installation, which we have paid $700 leaving a balance of $1,000.
PRAYER NEEDS:
The children's food is prepared in a small unhygienic kitchen and they eat under a tree. Pray for the funds to build a kitchen/Dinning hall.
There is need for the $1,000 for electricity connection
There is need for increased staff support. The current support is inadequate.
Finally, thank you very much for praying and supporting the work of Grace Ministries. You are welcome to visit us in case you come to Kenya.
GOD BLESS YOU.
From Samuel, Monica, children, and staff of Grace School
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Please know that your donation can help, not only to save the life of a child in Limuru, but to guide that life in such a way as to loosen the stranglehold of despair and death that threatens so much of Kenya's population. Thank you, in advance, for your compassionate support!
We are very thankful to God for the completion of
three classrooms on the 2nd floor, which provide the much
needed space. We were doubtful as to the possibility of having the
required classrooms that could have meant sending some children away.
God in his speed showed that he needed these children to continue at
Grace. He used many of you to give the money that was required to
build and to buy desks and furniture. A family that was touring Kenya
visited Grace School. Their description of our facility was "Oh!
It looks like our Junior High..." We thank God for this
wonderful facility. Our prayer is that we shall use it to the glory
and praise of his name.
The number of children has increased progressively. We have 80 children; 50 girls and 30 boys. Our facility is capable of accommodating 150 children if we had the necessary funds. We give quality education, feed and clothe by buying school uniform to the very needy children. All the children are needy, but some are more than others. We have a few children from well to do families who pay $20 per term (Three months). The make up is as follows: