Korogocho Grogan

Greetings from Korogocho Grogan!

Receive calvary greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. As Korogocho Grogan, we are grateful for the Lord's grace that has covered us from the beginning of the term to date. Here are our term highlights.

Joseph Musyoki Mukoma
Head Teacher, Korogocho Grogan

Hope Transforms: A Success Story

*Jamal is a Grade 5 student in our school. He has walked a remarkable journey of transformation. Since Grade 2, he and his younger brother have been under their grandmother’s care while their mother worked outside the country.

Growing up, Jamal faced a big challenge; he struggled with stammering. This often left him frustrated, and in turn, he became very aggressive. In class and at home, he quarreled and fought with other children. Whenever words failed him, anger took over. He reacted by hitting anything or anyone next to him. His grandmother, overwhelmed by his behavior, almost gave up hope. Frequent misunderstandings with her neighbors as a result of Jamal’s violence robbed her of peace.

But his teacher and social worker did not lose heart. They patiently walked with him, encouraging him to fold his hands whenever he felt the urge to hit someone. They tried different strategies, never giving up on him. Slowly, change began. Jamal could go a whole day without fighting! Even better, he discovered that his classmates and teachers genuinely cared for him. Surrounded by love and support, Jamal’s heart began to soften.

When his mother finally returned home last year, it completed the circle of love around him. With his family restored and the school community cheering him on, Jamal blossomed.

Today, Jamal is a happy, sociable boy. He no longer fights or uses abusive language. Instead, he is full of joy and laughter. We thank God for his transformation and celebrate being part of his journey.

*Name changed for privacy

• We are proud to have participated in the Kenya Music Festival competitions for the first time at the Nairobi County regional levels. Our students were very glad for such an opportunity.
• We held our very first student motivation ceremony at the center. Various students were awarded for their outstanding achievements in diverse areas. It was a celebration of hard work, dedication, and excellence!
• We started MOHI Competencies Training for all staff at our center. The training is equipping the staff with skills that are essential in their professional and personal life.
  
  

• During this term, our discipleship program had 27 students and 10 adults enrolled in the New Believers Class, with baptisms scheduled for early September.
• This quarter, Outreach Hope Church Korogocho, welcomed 68 visiting partners. They interacted with the students, staff and community members. The teams conducted home visits where they prayed with families and shared gifts.

• We hosted a team from Rock Harbor Christian Church, and they had a wonderful time with the students, staff and the community. They did VBS with students from preschool to sixth grade. They also did some home visits and evangelism.

• Pray for the health of all our staff and students.
• Pray for the continued spiritual growth of the community.
• Pray for a financial breakthrough for our parents as they navigate these hard economic times.

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