The Least of These Orphans find hope in Africa. The plight of the orphan is a cause that Advent Hope takes very seriously. When we witness the poverty and the needs of the children in Africa, our hearts are burdened. Let me tell you about some of the children and their stories. Bivon was brought up in a family who …
“The Holy Spirit is an effective helper in restoring the image of God in the human soul, but its efficiency and power have not been appreciated in our schools. It came into the schools of the prophets, bringing even the thoughts into harmony with the will of God. There was a living connection between heaven and these schools; and the …
Okenyoru’s Predicament God redeems disaster when an amputee finds the gospel. Okenyoru had a real predicament. He had traveled to Kenyenya to pick up some beer for the bar he owned in Ibencho. On the way home, his motorbike taxi slid in the mud and tipped over, injuring Okenyoru’s leg. Hobbling home, he asked his wife to clean the wound. …
Bigger Plans When a Kenyan couple opened their home to street children, they never imagined how big their family would grow! When he sees children living on the streets, Pastor Benson Nganga understands. Having grown up as an orphan himself, he knows how it feels to be hungry, homeless and destitute. That is why he helps all the street children …
A Lasting Impact A woman’s close call serves as an important reminder. We often think of the poem by British missionary Charles Studd. “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last.” We met a certain woman whose story reminded us of this quote. She once considered herself a Christian, but had since wandered away …
God Is Good An update on the work in Kenya. “God is good,” I clasped the hand of a fellow believer. “All the time,” my friend returned. “And all the time?” He smiled. “God is good.” This is a favorite greeting on Sabbath morning among believers in Kenya. God is truly good! Many of the events taking place in the …
Educating for Eternity From a small start in 2008, a school promoting true education has grown into a light to the community. It was the year 2007. I had just graduated from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. I had a wife, three young children, and an earnest desire to serve God. We had also just moved to a rural …
A Day of Bethesda Follow students through a day of true education. If you were a student at Bethesda Health Farm on a typical, ordinary day, it might go something like this. At 5am, while the first whisper of light softened the darkness, you would slide out of bed to pray, connecting with God before anything else. Then you would …
Highlights From Kenya What a loving God we serve! In His mercy He has given us a few more moments to perfect our characters for His return and to spread the gospel to the many who have not yet heard. We thank the Father for the small part that we have had in His service here in Kenya. In …
Erecting Humble Houses of Worship Kenya The Lord has been pouring out blessings in Kenya! As we see the signs of the times in the daily newspaper, on the news, in our churches, and everywhere we look, our prayer is that we will all be faithful servants and that we will be ready to meet the Lord when He …
