Love and Joy at Christmas Time!

Brian was one of many of our children who received a goat for Christmas! While the goats will one day supply meat for the family, for many years, it will provide milk! A goat is really the gift that keeps on giving! 

Brian was one of many of our children who received a goat for Christmas! While the goats will one day supply meat for the family, for many years, it will provide milk! A goat is really the gift that keeps on giving! 

Santa made an early stopover for Christmas this year, and amazingly, wishes were granted.

As it can be recalled, our Christmas wish list went out a little late but through God’s blessings, it earned great favor from you, our amazing donor, and now each home will have a feel of the beauty, love and joy that comes with Christ’s birth.

Ranging from a cow, goats, Chickens, shoes, clothes, etc. our excited sponsored children and their guardians took home a share of Santa’s pie as each bagged gifts that define their core needs and wishes.

Unlike preceding Christmases, this year our focus was on individual needs and wishes, and from the sparks of joy and satisfaction in their glittery faces, we delivered just that.

It is a season furnished with gifts of all kinds and from our pool of love and cheerful givers, together, we delivered a Christmas bigger and breathtaking than ever before.

Straight from our hearts, Give Amore Team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New-year!

 

A Year of Wells!

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2017 has been our year of wells and well, a new well will make way into 2018.

This new well will be Give Amore’s 10th baby of wells and the good news is, it is fully funded and digging will commence as soon as possible and las all the way into the new year.

The well will be set at Brenda’s home in Ebulechia village and will further spread its wings to serve Sherlyn’s family, also one of our sponsored children, plus hundreds more in the village and beyond.

This year alone, together we have gifted over 500 families with long-term sources of clean safe water for drinking and domestic consumption and from the energy exuded within, we aren’t stopping at that.

As to date we have fully commissioned disciple wells at the homes of Asman, Michelle, Paul, Yvonne, Frida, Fredrick, Lydia, Elvis and most recently Eugene. All the homes are in populous, remote needy villages, nay communities.

We pray the New Year keeps this vision alive and orchestrates new ones to better lives for a brighter tomorrow.

Computer Training Boost

New computers and older computers being repaired are just a few of the blessings bestowed to Give Amore this Christmas!

New computers and older computers being repaired are just a few of the blessings bestowed to Give Amore this Christmas!

The free computer training facet of Give Amore has received a master boost towards the end of the year, beginning with the replacement of the lost television with a new one to the purchase of four new computers, repairs of stalled monitors and furniture, and power terminals among other accessories.

The monitor was purchased by Give Amore whereas the new computers and repairs facilitated by Give Amore donor Larry Baird, during his visit to Kenya earlier this month. 

The free computer training has seen over 1500 students shaped into competent basic IT experts boasting of prestigious jobs in the growing Kenyan economy which is rapidly conforming to the demands of modern technology and more.

With high demand for the training escalating with the mass graduation high school in the region, these machines come in handy to deliver ease in learning and application of knowledge learnt.

Christa's Corner-Christmas Wishlist

We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.
— Winston Churchill

I can't believe we are about ready to begin our hectic and crazy holiday season here in America. While Thanksgiving and Christmas are definitely my most favorite times of the year, I've found myself troubled in the past years over the commercialism of it all. Not only because of the redirection away from Jesus being the reason for the season, but also because of the excess and gluttony of it all.

I'm certain this has happened also due to the perspective change I've had as I've seen how so many around the world celebrate Christmas in a very different way. I can't help but laugh when I hear the radio commercials for us to get our carpets and kitchens ready for the holiday...and yet, so many around the world don't even have access to clean water! My heart has been troubled and just like this song in the video above says, I had to do something! So, our family, years ago, started giving extra to many causes and organizations, including what is now Give Amore. It somehow helps me turn down the commercialism and turn up Jesus' message of hope and love and joy. 

We have come up with an easy way for you, our donors, prayer partners and supporters to also turn up Jesus' message of hope and love and joy and help us gift others with items/opportunities they would not normally receive for Christmas or any time of the year. We have opportunities for you and your family and/or company to stand up and DO SOMETHING and they come in every price range. We have chickens, we have goats, we have cows, we have bicycles, a motorbike, sponsor sewing students, sponsor children (we have 3 still needing sponsors and 8 waiting to join our program), we have clean water wells and of course, we will just take your donations to our general fund. Any amount is appreciated! 

You can also gift these items in someone else's name and if you send us their address, we will mail them a certificate to let them know what you donated to in their name! Or send to you so you can wrap it and gift them with it! How cool would it be to get a certificate with a picture of a cow that was purchased for a family for Christmas in your honor? I'd love a cow in my honor! :) Or a goat...or goodness gracious not much could make me happier than a clean water well for Christmas knowing hundreds will now have access to safe, clean water steps from their home! Talk about a gift that keeps on giving!

Please check out our Christmas Wishlist and join us in our mission to be the hands and feet of Jesus and to give hope, joy and love for Christmas and the year ahead. 

You can donate online at www.giveamore.org. We will soon have a "text to give" option as well! 

Thank you very much for your support. We are blessed and honored to see how God has stirred in the hearts of others to support us. We couldn't do what we do without your support.

God bless, 

Christa Horst & The Give Amore Team 

Do not forget to do good and to share with others.
— Hebrews 13:16

 

 

 

Faith is Breathing Normally Again

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Faith was in excruciating pain when Christa and Heather met her last September on the steps of Cornerstone Church.

She was suffering from Hypertrophy of Nasal Turbinates, a condition that causes congestion of nasal breathing cavity thereby, making it difficult to breathe at night, causing atypical snores and chronic sinus infections. 

When we met her, the condition had persisted long enough to its chronic phase. Her entire face was swollen, she had searing sharp headaches alongside pain in her eyes. It further partially impaired her hearing and body balance whenever she stood to walk.

Thankfully, when Heather and Christa encountered her, they were able to get her prompt treatment to ease her agony until she underwent a successful surgery just a few days passed.

The total cost of the treatment/surgery was $700, an exorbitant amount of money for a Kenyan family, but this was footed by our wonderful donors. God is good!

She breathes normally for the first time in a very long time and is expected to fully recover soon!

Our prayers rest with her!

An Extra Special Well Nears Completion-Well #9

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In a few days, the community of Injira, a remote section of upper Kakamega western Kenya, will be drinking from a well flowing with clean, safe water donated to them from the heart by Give Amore.

The well which brings our total number now to nine, is the VERY FIRST long-term community clean water project orchestrated by Give Amore in this extremely remote area and should sufficiently bless over 100 families closely around it and impact greatly the lives of even more from beyond.

The well is in its last phases of development after the diggers hit the water table mid last week. Currently other auxiliary constructions are underway and soon it will be ready to drink from.

This latest baby is located in Esther’s home, a single mother of seven, six of which are in our homebased and school sponsorship programs (we would like to add her youngest child to our program as well). Plus, it is placed in a strategic location, nearer to the seasonal dirt road; connecting the area to the outer Kakamega grid.

As it is tradition, the well will be officially commissioned in a a few days via a blessing prayer at the well before handing it over to the community for consumption.

Life Saving Skills

Following the sudden death of Henry’s 9 year old nephew who passed away from choking on food, Give Amore put together an educational sitting on both the Heimlich and CPR for the guardians of our sponsored children, the sponsored children, the team and the community at large on handy lifesaving skills. Anyone who was on our campus was dragged, I mean, encouraged to attend. 

Give Amore brought in local health practitioners who did their best to demonstrate how CPR is critical and why it is handy for everyone to apply it whenever there is a choking victim in their vicinity most especially, children.

The life saving clinic included real life demonstrations on children and adults and everyone present benefitted greatly. We can only hope and pray that everyone in attendance will never have to need these skills, but without ambulances and paramedics, these skills are tremendously needed here.

This was just one of many ways we were able to use donated funds to help others. Please join us so we can bring more programs like this to this community. www.giveamore.org

Hear from Heather-Update from her first time to Kenya!

Hear from Heather-Update from her first time to Kenya!

We are back from Kenya!  This was my first trip to Africa and what a life- changing  experience it was.  From the beginning, God was a part of every step. I have been blown away by every detail He planned for me, the Give Amore team and every divine appointment he scheduled. 

I have loved traveling since I can remember.  I've always wanted to see all 50 US states in my lifetime and am well on my way to that. 

Sharing Our 8th Well with the Community

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The Give Amore total well count now stands at eight after our most recent well was completed, commissioned and handed over to the community for their continued benefit and its care.

In a wonderful ceremony, only found on African soil, graced by Christa and Heather, the completed well was a child born into the arms of a longing community and judging from the songs, dance, hearty laughter from the women and children, and feasting, the well is a child they will protect close.

The well is not only the deepest sunk in Give Amore’s history, but also the one of them all that was frequently marred with sudden collapse and other threats due to the heavy rains that fell throughout the project.

The well is situated at Elvis’ home, a serene location closer to the village’s main road thus making it accessible and welcoming from a distance. According to the village elder, the well is projected to serve over 100 families, and many more visitors around it, throughout its lifetime.

On the other hand, our 9th well is fully funded and should take course soon! Stay tuned for updates on it! The average well costs around $2500. Please join us in bringing water to more communities. It’s truly a life-giving cause. www.giveamore.org

Made with Amore Graduates with Hope

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The premier Made with Amore graduation came to pass successfully with the five graduating students reaping off Give Amore’s promise by taking home, each, a hemming kit, and a full set sewing machine.

The ceremony also entailed a challenge, where the excited graduating ladies took on a tote bag making contest which saw the winner receive $10 in cash rewards (here where the average worker makes $40 per month, this is an exciting sum of money to win).

Before the graduation ceremony, the graduates and their peers received an inspiring educative session with Christa, from whom they got pointers and heads-up on running successful viable businesses, in their case, tailoring start-up businesses.

 Also in the same week, the team handmade 100+ tote bags from your favorite African fabric patterns which are now on sale. To get a hold of your favorite pattern, follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook as you make your purchases on www.giveamore.org.    

Update from Trip to Kenya!

I will live to carry Your compassion, to love
a world that’s broken, to be Your hands and feet...

Friends and Family and even strangers that I don't know who donated money, supplies and supported us with prayers on our trip to Kenya-THANK YOU! Thank you doesn't seem to adequately express my emotions after coming back and processing this incredible journey God put Heather and I on. So, I'll try not to be too lengthy for fear of no one reading this, but I also want to express just a glimpse into the joy, the hope, the hurt, the healing and the transformation that we had first hand exposure to. 

First off, all the prayers for our families, our/their safety and our travel mercies were answered. Thank you! We were overall very healthy, slept decently, had energy and our families at home were okay without us. Thankful we all survived. :)

Secondly, I wanted to give you an account for how we spent your money you all generously donated to us! Heather and I decided to put our money together and I tell you that God multiplied it. Here's SOME of what we used your donations for:

  • 5 New Sewing Machines & Tables
  • Supplies for Cornerstone Orphanage (utensils, plates, bowls, cups, cooking pans, sheets, blankets, mosquito nets and more!)
  • Table and Chairs for the orphanage
  • Surgery for Faith (what we were told it would cost is not what it will cost as it's way more invasive than we thought, but we have received additional funds towards the balance and pray the rest will be covered through general donations)
  • Fixed the well on Cornerstone campus. Y'all, this was the best money spent as so many were without access to water and selfishly, I benefitted as I could use a more traditional toilet when needed. Praise God! :)
  • We will be repairing/preventing further damage to the roof of our Give Amore building. The building we use is in very bad shape. To fix it would cost thousands. We spent hundreds to patch it and to try to prevent further damage. This is still a huge need that we pray God will provide soon!
  • Diapers and Milk for Shaddy and Neville. Shaddy is the young boy who has severe cerebral palsy and his mom, Christian, raises him, her two daughters and her two nieces. Neville is her great nephew who is being raised by his grandma after his mom died during childbirth. This is the baby I held last year just days after he was born and his mom passed away. 
  • A wheelchair for Shaddy!
  • School supplies for 36 8th graders at Ebulechia school as they need them to take their tests to see if they can continue on into high school. 
  • Soccer Balls for Cornerstone children and Give Amore children
  • A large screen projector so we can continue teaching free computer classes to the community. The screen we used was stolen due to the roof access (hence why we need a new roof). We have since purchased more locks and more lighting. 
  • Fungal medicine for the children in our program. We want to always have it on site as the children often have this fungus on their heads. If treated, it is minimal expense. If untreated, it can be very dangerous.
  • We paid for 2 nurses to come teach the community and our children the Heimlich and CPR as well as talk to the adolescent girls about sexual education.
  • Offering to Ebulechia church and school for their needs (flooring, desks)
  • We gave some funds to our amazing co-op that some of the moms/guardians of the children in our program started. They are planting crops, raising chickens and selling eggs, etc. They pool their money so it goes further and they support each other. Incredible!
  • 5 Stools for our sewing program
  • Another sewing table and supplies needed for our sewing program
  • 2 year college certification for Frida Abuti, a recent graduate from our program who wants to get her business administration certification.
  • High school tuition for Lena, Christian's daughter who is at risk of being sent home from high school for unpaid school fees though she's close to graduating. 
  • Catering school for Alice, a recent graduate from our program. 
  • And there were so many others we were able to bless with smaller amounts/gifts.

As you can see, we were busy! But God was so good to us and we had So. Much. Fun! It really is better to give than to receive. Because when we give, we end up receiving things that money can't buy-HOPE, JOY, INCREASED FAITH, and lots and lots of LOVE!

I couldn't have asked for a better travel companion than Heather. I've been blessed with amazing travel buddies-Stephanie Rivers, Melissa Sanchez and now Heather Duncan. Seriously, so much fun and such bonding happens on trips like this. A lot of TMI (too much information) is shared about bodily functions, sleep habits, thirst, hunger and more. Heather and I made up our own acronyms-IFJ (Inconvenienced For Jesus) which is entirely different than SFJ (Suffering For Jesus). We did not do any SFJ, but perhaps we were IFJ a few times. :)

On a serious note, we felt God's presence so profoundly there. I've always said that I love going to Kenya because I feel like I'm the best version of myself. Or at least a better version of myself. You learn to wait on Kenyan time (very different than American time) so you learn to just be. Not to rush. It's not about being productive but rather being present and in the moments when we were present and pushed aside our to-do list is when we saw God move. It made me realize how often I'm too busy doing my to-do list that I forget to see what it is that God would have me do. I also pray more there. When the problems around us are real problems (no water, no health care, no food, no school, abandoned children, abandoned wives, etc.) you are completely humbled and dependent on God and not how we can fix it. So, I just go to prayer. It's my only and most powerful tool. 

We also felt the enemy trying to attack us. Big time. But we put on our Armor of God and prayed and looked up and surrendered our plans, our ideas and our emotions to God. He guarded us and honestly, my discernment was in high gear. My senses were on high alert and I was in tune to the Holy Spirit's promptings...to go, to stop, to retreat. 

I wish I could update you all on so many things, but this is long enough. I'm working on a slide show of pictures from our trip to try to summarize 2 weeks of amazingness into a 3 minute tribute. I pray I can do it!

Lastly, this truly was a village effort. Heather and I had the support of our families and friends. We had so many people donate items-Laptops (2), iPhones (3), Androids (4), fabric, sewing kits, bandaids, Neosporin, watches, flashlights, stickers, pencils, paper, craft supplies, SHOES THAT GROW and so much more! I've never had so much luggage before! To everyone that contributed in some way-THANK YOU!

Asante Sana Rafiki. Mungu aku bariki we we. (Thank you very much friends. May God bless you greatly).

Christa Horst

And I will give with the life that I’ve been given, to go beyond religion, to see this world changed by the power of Your name. -Lincoln Brewster

 

 

Christa's Corner


You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11

Dear Partner,

In just a few days I depart for my 4th trip to Kenya! We have a jam packed trip planned with so many great activities and opportunities to bless others. I’ll tell you all about them during and upon my return, but I wanted to take a moment and reflect on God’s goodness with you all.

Earlier this year, it didn’t seem possible that a trip was in store for me. Every year, I have dozens of people interested in joining me but when it comes time to book the trip and commit, it doesn’t seem to work out (no condemnation for those sweet friends who do have a desire to go though!). When it seemed I wasn’t going to be able to go, God put on my heart “September". Meanwhile, one night while hubby was out of town, I take the boys to a food trailer nearby for dinner and have a nice conversation with an acquaintance (Heather Duncan) through my youngest son’s previous preschool class. A few days later I post my “last call” to see if anyone is interested in joining me in Kenya sometime this year! And wouldn’t you know it, that God had put it on Heather’s heart (after our conversation and becoming FB friends) that she was to join me in Kenya! And when she told her hubby, he told her she should check when my next trip was. And THE NEXT DAY I posted my call for anyone interested in joining me and she answered!!!! That is seriously amazing and you can’t explain that sort of thing except through God!

Then when I check with Bishop Titus about when is a good time for us to go this year (he helps coordinate our travel plans and guide us, etc.), he tells me “September”! 

Then, when we start planning our trip, God gives me the amount of $3500 to raise for needs in Kenya. That’s a lot of money. And every time I have to do this, I cringe because I hate asking again and again from my friends and family. Over 50 different people contributed to make me slightly surpass my goal at $3530!!!

Now, I’m not going to sugarcoat things. Life is extra hectic and crazy for me right now. Satan always seems to like to stir up things for me before I leave, but I know it’s because he knows God is going to use us big time to be the hands and feet of Jesus. I ask that you pray for our families, our safety, our health, our extensive travel, divine appointments and that we will shine bright for the kingdom as ambassadors for Christ to all we meet.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in prayer, encouragement, financial contributions, donations of items and those who are helping our families while we are gone. It really takes us all using our gifts, treasures, times and talents to work together and be the body of Christ in this dark world. 

Please take a moment to see some ways we are making a difference across the globe. Enjoy our brief newsletter.

This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 2 Corinthians 9:12

Christa and Heather Head to Kenya

2017 Kenya trip with Melissa Sanchez and Christa Horst handing out goodies at our big supply distribution event for the children of Give Amore. 

2017 Kenya trip with Melissa Sanchez and Christa Horst handing out goodies at our big supply distribution event for the children of Give Amore. 

In her latest update, on the upcoming trip to Kenya, Give Amore’s vision bearer and C.E.O, Christa can’t wait to arrive in Kenya for the fourth time.

Alongside Heather, they will land on Kenyan soil on 9/20, less than two weeks off, and take to their itinerary schedule head-on for the next seven days from their arrival date.

Their itinerary is thronged with an array of business, fun, teambuilding and prayer activities inclusive of:

·       Blessing and commissioning of our 8th well for use by the community.

·       Getting down to shopping for African fabrics for Made with Amore tote bags in the open air market.

·       Distribution party and reunion networking with our sponsored children and their guardians.

·       Capacity building talk with Heather.

·       Attend a church service at Ebulechia village cornerstone Church.

·       Inspect previous projects supported by Give Amore in Ebulechia Village.

·       Safari trip at Maasai Mara game reserve in Nairobi

·       And much, much more!

To keep tabs with the trip and its daily unfolds, like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/amoreministries and follow us on Instagram @giveamore for on the go updates and don’t fail to catch our October Newsletter for the whole story. 

Success of our 8th Clean Water Well!

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Despite all the challenges, setbacks and stall reported in the previous weeks, Give Amore’s 8th well is headed to its successful completion phase.

The process, that saw the stalling of a well and the starting of another in a different spot in the same location, was marred with multiple collapse scares. Fortunately enough, the walls held steady for the entire digging and building process and finally due to be commissioned is a secure, firm well ready to for its huge task of flowing its clean safe water down the consumption canals of the eagerly waiting thirsty villagers nay community.

The well will be commissioned and blessed in a wonderful celebration slated for 9/25 and which will be graced by Christa and Heather.

The diggers reported sufficient water found and the sixty feet deep well is remarkably placed to stand drought without drying up or even scaring to.

Bishop Titus Inspiring Success

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Bishop Titus Khamala has ascended to the helm of the highest constituency office as the Member of Parliament for the next five years, a similar office to that of America’s congressmen.

He was democratically elected on 8/8 and won with the majority vote to be the first elected clergy into public office in the constituency’s history.

Prior from a poor,  humble background, Bishop Khamala conceived and exuded greater will to help alleviate the people in his constituency from the fangs of poverty, political injustices, and immoral influence, a role he so embraced even before joining politics. 

Give Amore nonprofit resides under the Cornerstone umbrella and thus, this success story means a lot to us and motivating to our children that “their dreams are valid no matter where they are from.”

We wish him the best of sagaciousness as he leads this great constituency into Godly reverence and developments that directly improves the lives of the people. 

Christa's Corner

So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. I Corinthians 3:7
May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17

As I prepare for my upcoming trip in a little over a month, these verses have jumped up off the pages of my bible during my morning reading. I’m certain God wants to remind me that it is all HIM and not me. I need this reminder often as I sometimes feel the weight of caring for all the children in our program and our sewing students and our computer class students and our well workers and my Kenyan team and the communities we serve through our wells… It’s a lot for ME to try to carry. But God doesn’t want me to carry the weight of all of this. He is in control and as long as I’m willing, He is able.  He has brought so many generous supporters and prayer partners the past 2.5 years and I pray for continued favor and for Him to continue establishing the work of our hands. It is through God that all things grow, so I will trust that God will stir in others the desire to join us and continue to support us as we bring hope and joy and love to our brothers and sisters across the globe.

Please read on for a brief glimpse into a few of the ways God is using us to transform lives in Kenya. 

Kenya Trip Coming Soon!

Heather Duncan and her husband Jesse, son Brody and daughter Scarlett. 

Heather Duncan and her husband Jesse, son Brody and daughter Scarlett. 

Like the sand in the hour glass, Christa and Heather’s visit to Kenya is closing in and many hearts and smiles are all set to welcome them and warm their stay.

They are expected to land in Kenya, after two days of traveling, on 9/20 and begin their work and fun stay for 12 days before departing for home.

Their schedule focuses on:

·       Meeting with our sponsored children and their guardians

·       Home and school visits

·       Distributing “Shoes that Grow”

·       Working with sewing and computer classes

·       Heather to work with both Give Amore and Cornerstone school children on crafts with a gospel message

·       And much more that the Holy Spirit will direct them to do while having the great African experience only Kenya can provide.

Also, follow us on our social media handles on Facebook and Instagram for on the go updates and keep up with our monthly Newsletter releases for the whole story. 

Progress On Our Newest Well!

Work on our newest well is underway and the standing update is that it has reached 40 feet deep.

The work however, was halted for a few days due to a collapse scare after lumps of soil started falling from one side of the well walls due to heavy rains that fell in area.

A way forward has been suggested and is being implemented thus, the walls will have to be bricked first to hold them firm before further deepening is done to avert any possible dangers.

The wells are dug by hand and the workers descend with every foot dug until they reach the water table.

Give amore is currently working on its 8th well with four of the eight done this year alone.

Our quest is to help provide clean safe water for drinking and domestic use in the communities within and off our jurisdiction as an enduring solution to the numerous water problems in Western Kenya.

How Free Computer Training Changed Oscar’s Life

The first students of the free TGD Computer Class. Oscar is located in back center. 

The first students of the free TGD Computer Class. Oscar is located in back center. 

Somewhere in Emusanda Village in Kakamega, Kenya, lies a humble abode that bred the now aircraft engine technician in the Kenyan air force, a coveted position in the Kenya Defense Forces (K.D.F).

Before rising the ranks, Oscar Amanya joined the free computer training program as a student after failing to enroll incollege due to lack of funds and scholarships despite scoring wonderful grades in his high school finals.

The ‘broken’ Oscar worked so hard to later be hired by then Trinity Global Development (TGD) organization as a volunteer computer trainer, a leeway that led him to advance his skills in computer programming and database management then offered in the organization.

His breakthrough materialized after four years at TGD when he beat 300 young village men to be the one selected to the air force in a hotly contested army recruitment process.

Oscar emerged the preferred recruit after he produced his computer certificate and demonstrated his computer skills in a test, thus had an extra advantage over his peers.

He is currently serving in Nairobi Airbase and still admits that his computer skills, earned by grace, is instrumental in his daily operations and tasks and that without them he would have been somehow professionally paralyzed or even not in the army at all.    

Christa's Corner

Love is the most effective form of evangelism.

Dearest Partners,

Thank you for taking a few minute to read just a snapshot of what we have going on at Give Amore! There’s a lot going on in our community in Kenya and our newsletter is how we can keep you informed with at least some of it.

Among the highlights this month is the completion of our 7th well! And our 8th well will get started in the next week or so!

The lowlight has been a recent break in to our Give Amore offices. The thieves stole our large computer screen we use to teach our students in the computer training program. The cost to replace it is $600 and unfortunately, we don’t have any funds designated for this. We, however, did purchase new locks and lighting to try to prevent further break-ins. We are thankful that the thieves didn’t take any of the new computers!

So, we have an immediate need for funds to replace this large screen so we can continue to effectively teach adult students computer training. So far, over 1500 students have completed our program in the past 5 years and hundreds have gone on to secure great jobs because of this free community class. Would you please consider making a one-time donation of any amount toward this need?

Our needs are great but our God is greater so we will continue to trust Him to stir in the hearts of others to support us. He hasn’t let us down yet.

Thank you all for your support through prayer and giving.

God bless,

Christa

A new command I give you; Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34-35