The Nairobi Food Program

In Kenya, families often face financial challenges, but the government still expects them to cover their children’s education costs, which can be quite high ($500+ USD per year). Plus, breakfast and lunch aren’t provided. Despite these difficulties, the children truly value their education and are respectful.

We were able to provide a month’s supply of porridge for the children at two schools in Nairobi: The Spring Crest Junior Academy (450 students) and Garden Minds Academy (250 students), which just opened in January 2026. Before the ministry’s generous donation, the schools sometimes struggled to provide porridge daily. A $300/USD contribution per school covers a month’s supply.

The principal mentioned that the porridge not only helps with the children’s nutrition but also encourages them to attend school. Many of them don’t have enough food at home.

Both schools gave us live chickens as a gift. The second school’s chef gave us an experience as we watched him expertly kill the chickens and then place them in boiled water to remove their feathers. It’s a sobering experience compared to buying nicely wrapped packages of chicken from BJs. We had them with dinner that evening, fried, and one in a stew. 😋

Church on Sunday

On our first Sunday in Nakuru, we joined the Widow’s Crusade at the James 1:27 Church. Many of the leader widows shared personal stories of what  God has done in their lives. The major theme was how God has strengthened their self-esteem through His love, care, and faithfulness to do what He says He will do. One widow encouraged the other women to stop feeling like “poor ol’ widows”. They need to see themselves as God sees them and what He says about them. They are daughters of the Most High God.

The spiritual growth of these women, thanks to the teaching of Pastor Patrick’s and the intimate and personal work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. It has been truly remarkable. I’m so glad that Pure Heart Ministry Foundation was able to help last year by supplying Bibles to all the women. It’s evident that our widows are applying the Word to their lives. We have witnessed their wonderful growth and excitement about God.

Visiting  Families and the Widows

Notice the picture of the young father holding his son, who is joyous but suffering from Spinal bifida. We prayed for this little guy, believing for a miracle from God, so please stand with us. This man’s wife left him with two children to raise. He is employed (Praise God) and is so dedicated to his children. We are praying his wife returns. The needs are so great, and can make you waver with fear, if we didn’t have the almighty Words and promises of God to stand on and believe. “With men it is impossible, but with God “All” things are possible, only believe! And we do!

We visited a gracious and loving grandmother who is raising her 4 grandkids. They all sleep on the cold, hard concrete floor with a metal wall, with one light in the room. She is struggling to pay her monthly rent of  $2,589.00 Kenyan shillings; that’s only $20 dollars a month in U.S. dollars. We’re going to help her start a small “Roadside produce business “. We humbly ask for a small monthly donation of $30 for the widows and $42 a month for the orphans. I know your heart is like our, let glorify God, and remember the widows and orphans, as it states in James 1:27. Thank you for your generous support, and please keep the mission in your prayers. 

Caring for the widows is not just about money. One widow cried the whole time we were at her home. She was most moved by people coming to visit her. Her husband recently died, and no one came to the funeral to support her. Another widow cried and shared that no one had visited her in months.

 Even in America, there are lonely people who are so lonely and would love for someone to just come visit them. That doesn’t cost any money. It just costs our love and time.

Pastor/Leadership Fellowships

The Lord has given Marsha a chance to connect with leaders at one church and Pastor James at another.

Pastor Marsha spoke on the theme “My Servants Will Transform Kenya.” The emphasis on this theme is God’s message is “My Servants.” Servants are all about serving, not about being served. Jesus told us and showed us what servant leadership looks like. He told us; 

Mark 9:35 – Jesus gathered the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, they must be the last, and the servant of all.”

Romans 1:1 – Paul introduces himself as a servant of Christ Jesus.

 He showed us by washing His disciples’ feet and literally dying for us. We’re all thrilled about God’s promise to heal and change our land. But we need to understand that we have a role to play, especially as God’s leaders. His standards and expectations are very high, and God won’t be taken lightly. The world is watching and waiting for us to represent God right. And most importantly, God is watching us.

Pastor James exhorted God’s servants to remain true to the Word of God, and not to be influenced by some leaders in the West. We encouraged them to be faithful to the New Testament mission, given to us by Jesus in Matthew 28:16-20, to make “disciples” and then teach these disciples to obey His Word. Stay true to the mission, and don’t become sidetracked and seduced by the temptation to focus on programs and building their own kingdoms.

Prison Ministry

We spent some time ministering at the Men’s Prison, where around 1800 prisoners are housed. About 50 of them came to hear our message. We encouraged them to repent, hold onto their faith in Christ, to repent, and to seek forgiveness from those they have harmed. We reminded them to keep their faith strong, even while they are incarcerated. To realize God forgives them, but we all face consequences for the choices we make in life. Trusting God and taking personal responsibility accelerates our healing and restoration. We also fed them and provided personal items that the prison doesn’t provide.

Ministering To The Children on the Streets of Nakuru

On our last day in Nakuru, Kenya, we ministered at a large field, where children from infants to young adults live. Many children in Africa are orphaned and often live together in groups. It’s amazing how playful they are, despite their circumstances. Kids are kids, after all!

Sadly, when parents divorce in Africa, the children are often left to fend for themselves. The widows from the James 1:27 ministry prepared a big meal for the children, and we distributed new clothing. We ministered to their physical needs first, then their spiritual needs.

We left the servants of God in charge to research if there are any social programs any ongoing social programs that could help us support the children in the future.

We were able to provide a meal and new clothing, ministering to the children’s physical and spiritual needs. So much more is needed, and we’re believing God for direction. What would He have us do? We support the local Jame 1:27 Ministry led by Pastor Patrick that focuses on serving widows and orphans. The widows from the ministry (in the blue shirts) cooked a big meal for the children.

The Jomo Kenyatta Girls Boarding School

We visited the Jomo Kenyatta School again this year. The girls were just as excited about the Lord as last year and exuberant about our return. The Bible says God lives in the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). It’s amazing how the atmosphere in a room changes when the people of God praise Him together. The Spirit of God lives in it, and it’s palpable. It doesn’t matter the age difference or what country you’re in.

I hope you enjoy watching the video testimonies of Shanice and Mary, two wonderful young students at the school. We prayed for Shanice’s healing last year. She was dealing with intense pain in her legs and back, and she even had to use a wheelchair and miss school quite a bit. But God worked a miracle, and she’s now completely healed! We also spoke a prophetic Word over Mary, declaring that God had chosen her to lead at the school. God delivered on that Word, and Mary is now confidently in a student leadership position. Praise God!