This is a video we would like to share with you about the ministry in Kibera, Kenya. We meet the needs of the impoverished children who need the basic necessities of life including food, shelter and an education.
Phase 2 began last week on Miracle Victory Children’s Centre. But we only got to this point, as seen in the pictures below. We went as far as the $10,000 was able to stretch. It is our hope to complete this school in the slum of Kibera, enabling 150 children to get an education and be instructed in the Word of God so they will know who they are in Christ and understand that God has plans and purposes for them! I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
His word is true in Kenya, it is true in Haiti, it is true in the US as well!! With God we do have a future filled with hope. Without God we have no hope!
It is true, that we can know this scripture and learn it by heart. We can make beautiful art, to remind us everyday…but unless we experience some tangible evidence that the God of the universe loves us, cares for us and wants good for us- it is really hard to “get it”. Bringing Miracles has been committed to feeding these precious ones physically and spiritually for 7 years and needs your help to make this school happen. They are being taught now, in ramshackle buildings of tin and wood, some with dirt floors…but this new building would be a big step hygienically, structurally and in so many other ways. We are almost half way there! Would you please consider donating now? http://bringingmiracles.com/giving/
I just heard some statistics today that might motivate you and increase your happiness 🙂
Once all our physical needs are met, it is difficult to increase your level of happiness. It only happens when we do something bigger than ourselves. Won’t you decide to help a child in Kenya, who may not even have parents, who can never pay you back for your kindness, who is ecstatic at the chance to get an education?? I could tell their stories (very graphic- do you want that??) and try and lay a guilt trip on you for being born in the US or Sweden or some other wealthy nation?? Why not choose to do something for another human and stick your tongue out into the ugly face of selfishness and self serving garbage??
DO SOMETHING NOW, be a DOOR of CHANGE, be a beacon of encouragement, WALK THE TALK!! Even if you personally don’t have money, you can spread the word, do a kickstarter or other fundraiser, you might KNOW someone who could help. PLEASE SHARE THIS NEED!!
I can’t promise you blessings, but according to research, your HAPPINESS will increase BEYOND NORMAL!
The children did some prayer walking.
God gets the Glory
People are craning their necks to see what is happening in Kibera. They pass by here every day and cannot believe what they see! They say, “You mean that lady Monica, this is her school? She is from Kibera, how can it be? It MUST be GOD! It has to be GOD!! This is too hard for a woman from here to build this, NO WAY!” God is being glorified here! The King of Kings and Lord of Lords is getting credit for THIS!! No human is able to do this.
It’s a Terrible Place
Tommy Emory, from Jesup, Georgia, member at Calvary Baptist Church went to Kenya to help start our new school. Tommy told me that nothing I had told him prepared him for the reality of Kibera. It changes you, it gets in your soul, the people are melded in your heart, you see God and hear God better than you ever have before. I asked him to write a little something about his trip, this is his note:
Cindy,
Dear Tommy,
We just began construction on the new school! Phase 1 is coming to a completion. Please pray with us
and consider making a critically needed donation to begin Phase 2. PLEASE DONATE
Here is a break down of each phase and the cost:
The first phase of the foundation, ground floor walling, assembly area flooring, and ground floor
columns should be complete. ( $25,000.00- this is paid in full!!)
The phase 2 will include:
Form work for floor beams on second floor
Steel work for second floor
Floor slab
Electrical conduit for lighting
Plumbing rough-in on second floor
Interior stone work
Complete pouring columns and bearing beam on outside wall perimeter
estimate for second phase: ( $32,000.00)
Phase 3 will be the roof:
Third phase estimate ( $16,000.00)
The 4th Final Phase will include
The final wall plastering
Painting
Installation of doors
Grill work over wall openings
Septic Tank
Finish plumbing and electrical
Gutters
Fourth phase estimate ($25,000.00)
Please join to help us with meeting the needs of the extremely poor. Our Lord Jesus Christ began His
ministry by proclaiming good news to the poor! We need your help to make it happen!
Isaiah 61:1“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
Please pray for us! Please share the needs! Please invite us to come speak to your church! THANK YOU!!!
We are a 501 c 3 non profit organization and have a transparent policy to release our accounting records.
Leap of Faith
Tommy Burch and Emory Wilson took a huge leap of faith as they made the decision to purchase flights and go into the heart of one of the largest slums in Africa. They had never been to Kenya and had never met Monica or any of the children at Miracle & Victory Children’s Centre. They knew they wanted to do something big for God and had a call on their lives to serve and to go and preach the gospel. As Christians, they also know that God goes ahead of you, if He sends you somewhere- He is going to be there- in fact He is already there! We serve a mighty, omnipotent, omniscient God and He is able to make the impossible happen. It is interesting to walk this faith walk. It is usually NOT how I think it will happen. I work really hard at one of the largest hospitals in the US. I work really hard at keeping up with the non profit, trying to do fundraisers, establishing a beautiful website- thanks to Connie Brown, entering non profit contests to try and raise funds, applying for grants- so far unsuccessfully. I have enough to keep me busy with the non profit full time, but I don’t have that luxury. Most of the funds come, not because of my hard work and efforts but because God touches someone and they want to give. So, should I just give up working SO hard? I really want to…it is a difficult burden to bear…oh, the children are well worth the efforts, they are made in the image of Our Creator and they need to have the gospel preached and lived out loud, so they can taste and see that God is good.
starting a good foundation
God is definitely good!
Me…not so good. I fail every day because I am just a human. I fail because I don’t always have the right things to say. I fail because I have offended the very people that could possibly help. I fail because I forget things all the time. I really hope that people don’t look at me when they are deciding to give to the vulnerable. God, can I just hide in You? Can they just see beyond my failings and forgetfulness and see the joy they can give a child. They will never be repaid. They may never meet these children and receive words of praise from them or hugs from a contented, full and satisfied child.
There are people that have the ability to make a huge difference, but will they? This is a challenge to those of you who never get beyond the thought that I can do something. Go beyond just thinking about it…DO SOMETHING!!!
We need your help!
Luke 12:32-34
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Monica turns the shovel to signify a new beginning for the school!
We build this new school to the glory of God, for the children in Kibera, Kenya.We ask the Lord to guide and direct them as the building goes up and as each part comes together, that God will dwell in every centimeter of this school, that many will come to salvation through the testimony of God’s faithfulness, that the children, teachers and anyone who passes will be stirred to want to know God. You are so good Lord God and we thank you!!
Our prayers are being answered and the long held hope is beginning to visualize- hallelujah! Tommy Burch and Emory Wilson fly out to Kenya January 18th. Some of you may remember Tommy from our August fundraiser. He and his wife Janis, from Jesup, Georgia had asked for prayer at the end of the worship service. They wanted to do something significant for God and wanted us to pray with them to understand exactly what God would have them do for Him. From that point, Tommy and Janis would need to fill in how the decision was finally made to go to Kenya and build the school. We believe that it is all a God connection! From the time we visited the ladies from Calvary Baptist Church last fall, God has had a plan!
Tommy and Emory will stay with Monica and her family for 2 weeks, working alongside our Kenyan contractor Paul Obiya. Please pray for everyone and for the building process. We are trusting God to strengthen, give wisdom, cultural fluidity, excellent planning, safety & provision. We know God is able to do above and beyond whatever we might ask or think on our own. The children and teachers are completely thrilled and can’t wait for the new school. Pray for them too! Here is the architectural drawing of how the school is designed, it follows the lay of the land that we purchased last year. We have also started fundraising, our 2 man team cannot do this alone! They are working with about $25,000 that was donated by the generosity of an anonymous donor in the Georgia area. We hope to raise the necessary $75,000 to complete the structure. There are also more needs for each classroom, chairs, desks, blackboards, paper, pencils, textbooks, etc
Please check out our fundraiser site :https://www.fundraise.com/bringing-miracles-inc/school-build-in-kibera-slum Or you can engage with us directly and save the fees involved. Thank you so much!
I have been there and seen the needs of these children. The heartache is real, the stories of incredible strength and hope in the midst of horrendous obstacles is humbling and very powerful. Jesus has plans for each child, really each person involved in the school. They have all seen their share of heartache and loss, but Jesus, through His shed blood, has bought redemption for those that receive His mercy, love and grace. They are getting a taste of His goodness and love.
Pictures speak louder than words at times. The image of hungry, homeless orphans tell the story of the need for help in Kibera, Kenya. Miracle & Victory Centre is a ministry meeting the needs of many children in Kenya. These children receive warm, nutritious meals and experience the love of Christ through the volunteers at the Centre. They also are given an opportunity to receive a free quality education to help them to prepare to work their way out of the slums of Kibera, Kenya. You also have the privilege to join God in meeting the needs of the poor orphans in Kenya. Your financial gift is tax deductible.
James 1:27 reminds us to care for the orphans: “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
All the Children send a Merry Christmas to you and all those who support the Miracle Victory Children’s Center! The Miracle Victory Children’s Center exists to help the children in Kibera, Kenya. Bringing miracles is a non profit organization establishes community relationships among the impoverished to bring a tangible response and support for development. We aim to help people understand who they are in Christ and empower them to make decisions about how to use community resources to better their lives, solve problems. Realizing that God has plans and purposes for each life- everyone can contribute, each life has value and can contribute to making the community a better place to live.
God’s story is continuing here in Kibera! God is raising up people to mobilize and help build a school for these precious children. Please continue to pray for the energy, clarity and finances to be raised for the project to begin and for it to be completed in excellence. Right now, we want to focus on prayer and trusting God to see this through to completion. I trust God to touch hearts to want to be a part of glorifying God in Kibera, Kenya; by joining with us in building a school in the heart of this community. As the community sees this school they will know the love of the God who cares about the least, who loves them more than any one.
Monthly needs for the school:food,salaries, rent, utilities, supplies.
Teachers: Provision for the teachers, teachers families health, creative ideas and ability to work with what materials they have.
Children’s Needs: health, spiritual growth, educational and recreational needs to be met.
Monica: health and health of her family, spiritual growth of children, guidance and wisdom.
Building Project: money to undertake the project, people to have a vision and desire to help, that is will bring glory to God.
Future: Potential new partners to support the school,that the Lord will give discernment and clear direction.
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