Kenya Kids @ Rongo

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In June 2007 Rongo, Kenya a group of St. Matthew's Parishioners went to Rongo, Kenya Rongo, Kenya to help construct a dorm for the boys at the orphanage, install a water purification system and other things. Since then St. Matthew's has been sponsoring orphans in Rongo.

Who in the World are these kids?

The Kenya Kids are our "adopted” group of orphans living in the village of Rongo, Kenya. They are OUR kids; they are not an outreach program. We are their major source of outside support……..WE at St. Matthew’s are and have been responsible for their well being over the years in many ways: WE have built dorms for boys and now one for girls both equipped with mosquito nets, bedding and bunk beds. WE have built bathrooms. Recently WE sent money to build a kitchen because the old cooking shack was open to sun and rain. WE have provided the means to build a sun and rain shelter for study and recreation. WE have built or improved classrooms. WE provide money for food, medical attention, school books, school tuition and the required school uniforms. WE make possible training in tailoring and carpentry. WE have provided money for farm animals and water purification education as well as the necessary equipment. WE provide life and health and hope around the clock. Everything WE are doing for/with our Kenya Kids is in the hope of their becoming self-sustaining by being able to set up local small businesses or by the strength of their education, move on to higher education. WE are in their lives 24/7!

An African way of inviting prayer is to say, We are praying for you; pray WITH us”….. And we do...…every Sunday in the Prayers of the People. WE have accomplished all of these projects by sending our prayers and our offerings so they can survive and thrive. Please support our Kenya Kids. Pray often………and give generously during our fund drive in the Spring …………and any time the Spirit move you, write a check to St. Matthew’s and specify it is for OUR Kenya Kids. You can see their joy and health in the pictures they send which are on display. What a return on our investment!

Sharon Akoth. Sharon tops the class. Class 4 (grade 4)
Sharon writes "My name is Sharon Akoth. I am 10 years old. When I grow up and finish my Education, I would like to be a Nurse, to treat people in the World.I like to be a nurse because they know a lot of science, with me I like sciences, and that is why I like to be a nurse. My hobby is football, I like football because it makes my body to be strong, and people like to watch it while it is being played" ...

Overton Omondi - Overton is 2 best in Class 5 (grade 5 )
He writes " I am Overton Omondi, I am 10 years old in class five. I wish to be a teacher, God willing. In school my favorite subjects are Math, English, and Science, and I also like to play football and Vollyball. I am praying that God will help me to fulfill my ambition. I trust that all will be well with me, God willing"

Jane Adongo .- Jane is in Class 3 (grade 3) she is among the best 5 in class.
She writes "My name is Jane Adongo, I would like to be a nurse. I am at Winyo in standard 3. I will go to class 4 next year if God allows.Secondly my favorite game is netball, and my favorite subject is English. I know how to communicate using that language. I like seeing animals, and Zebra is my favorite animal. I am now 9 years old. God willing, I will continue with my plans .."

Below are some of the pictures taken by Jack Geary who took them with a digital camera that was given to Daniel Ochieng so that he could take and send them back from time to time. some of the pictures are pictures Daniel took after the trip. The Kenya Mission Committee also purchased and left a laptop computer with Daniel. Click on thumbnail to see a larger version of the picture.

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