Bishop Dan KOgembo

Greetings from Bishop Dan K'Ogembo!

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ from Bishop Dan K’Ogembo Center. Another amazing school term has come to a close and we want to share some of the highlights. Thank you for your support and partnership as we work together to transform lives through Christ.

Duncan Oundo Osudi, 
Head Teacher, Bishop Dan K’Ogembo. 

Hope Transforms: A Success Story

Jane* comes from a family of six children. She’s the second last in the family. Jane joined our school in 2024 as a kindergartner. At first, she didn’t like school at all. Every morning, her mother would walk her all the way to the school gate before heading off to work.

In the second and third terms, Jane began coming to school on her own, but she would often cry for long hours, even during class, without any clear reason. In class, she barely spoke, and the teacher would sometimes call the social worker, worried that something might be wrong. Her behavior concerned her teacher and the social worker, who made a home visit to find out what Jane was struggling with.

During the home visit, Jane’s parents said she hadn’t shown any signs of illness at home. A checkup by our school nurse also confirmed there were no medical concerns.

But at the start of the following school year, everything changed.

Jane began showing a strong interest in school and classwork. Currently, everyday during roll call, she’s now the first to report which students are absent, confidently, and in English! Her teacher is amazed by the transformation. Jane now excels in all subjects, especially reading and writing. She leads her class in morning devotions and often recites Bible verses with confidence and joy.

During a recent home visit, her parents shared their amazement. Jane completes her homework independently and makes very few, if any, mistakes. She even leads her siblings in prayer before meals and bedtime. Every evening, she gathers the whole family to share the Word of God.

Her influence has brought about a beautiful change in her home, especially in her father, who previously didn’t attend church. These days, he goes to church with the entire family every Sunday. There’s a renewed sense of joy and unity in their home, and her parents say that Jane reminds them daily to love one another just as God loved us—by sending His only Son so we might inherit His Kingdom.

Jane’s story is a powerful testimony of how God is at work, transforming young lives and entire families through His love.

*Name changed for privacy

Term Highlights

• We are proud of our students who participated in an athletics competition. The young athletes qualified for the county level. We are grateful for God's provision and opportunity to nurture our students' talents and abilities.
  
  
• We are so proud of our parents who have become more involved in their children's academics. They attended, in large numbers, an academic clinic (where parents visit the school to discuss the academic progress of their children) organized by the school. They had opportunities to interact with the teachers in various grades to share successes and challenges in class. This has improved school performance.
  
  
• The school board of management and the parents and teachers' association met with the teaching staff at our Center this term. They had a fruitful meeting catching up on the happenings at school as well as planning for the year ahead.
  
  
• Our church ministered in three schools, 40 homes, totalling 950 people, 37 of whom gave their lives to Christ.

Partner Connections

• The Shucks visited our Center and did a training on financial literacy and the four pillars of success for all staff

Prayer Requests

• We pray for MOHI and for the impact that we have continued to see in the lives of the families here in Nyakach. 
  
  
• Pray for the provision of resources for our parents to be able to make a living for their children.
  
  
• Pray for our unsponsored students to receive sponsors.

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