Kibarani

Greetings from Kibarani!

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus, we thank God for the gift of life that He has given us. We have had a great second term of the year. We would like to share this term’s highlights and activities with you. Thank you for your support and partnership as we transform the community in Kibarani through the love of Jesus.

Joseph Lwanga Kabaka
Head Teacher, Kibarani

Hope Transforms: A Success Story

Emma* is a single mother caring for four children. She has two of her own and also cares for her two grandchildren who are students at our Kibarani Center.

Before Missions of Hope International came to the Kibarani community, Emma was financially strained. Though her children and grandchildren were attending a local school, she struggled to pay their school fees, keeping them enrolled. When MOHI came to the Kibarani community, Emma met a MOHI social worker, and her children and grandchildren were enrolled in our Kibarani Center.

Emma had no job, and this put a real strain on her family. It was quite a relief when her children and grandchildren joined our Kibarani Center. She knew they would receive two meals a day at school. This gave her a lot of peace knowing that her children wouldn't go hungry during her tough economic time.

Their family social worker would visit Emma often to encourage and educate her on what she could do to improve the quality of life at home. She was encouraged to join the economic empowerment program at MOHI. She joined other parents in a table banking group which enabled her to save and secure a loan to start her own business, selling traditional dresses. This gave her an income to support her family. 

Emma and one of her children suffer from some health issues. She and her children have benefited from healthy home training provided by MOHI’s social workers during home visits and growth groups. The healthy home training has improved the quality of life and health of her family.

Emma joined one of MOHI's partner churches. Though she had already given her life to Christ, when she joined, she went through discipleship classes and was baptized. Now her family fellowships at that church, and Emma actively serves as a women ministry leader. 

Emma is so grateful to MOHI for the transformation she has seen in her life. Her children and grandchildren are attending school, and she is hopeful about the future. She is grateful for what God has done for her family through Missions of Hope International. Glory be to God!

*Name changed for privacy

• We had many spiritual activities this term that our students enjoyed. As a result, many of our students have been enrolled in a discipleship program. 
  
  
•  45 of our students were baptized after going through a new believers class.
  
  
•  45 students graduated after a 10 week discipleship program.
  
  
• We baptized an additional 30 people. These new believers had given their lives to Christ during our monthly crusades, worship experience, among other evangelical activities our church does in the community.
  
  
• Our church held a huge worship experience this term. We had 17 other churches attend the experience including Trinity Chapel Kiwandani, and Outreach Hope church Chumani.
  
  
• We are proud of our students who participated in the Kenya Music Festivals and qualified to represent our region at the sub-county level. Congratulations to our students!
  
  
• Our students participated in the inter-MOHI school spelling bee and qualified for the final stage. They had a great time competing with other students and showcasing their talents.

• Pray for the Kibarani community that we are serving, so that they may accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Pray for our social workers as they evangelize to the community.
  
  
• Pray for financial breakthroughs in our families and community, so they are able to provide for the education of their children and meet their families' needs.
  
  
• Pray for our students who don't yet have a sponsor. Pray that God will provide them with sponsors soon.
  
  

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