"Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me"
-Mark 9:37a
Vision Alive Child Sponsorship Program
Orphanage Update November 2020:
Orphanage Update November 2019:
Pictures and Video update Summer 2019:
Back in March and April, the church collected clothes to send to the kids. Some of these pictures are of the kids holding the bags that we sent each of them. The other pictures and video's are from a group birthday party we held for them before they left for their holiday break. Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the barrel and party. God bless you all for your continued support.
Video of Vision Alive Children December 2018:
Thank you note (December 2018):
New Sponsorship Information (Sept 2017):
Barrels arrived in Kenya this summer (August 2017) with items for the children:
Video May 2017:
Update March 2017:
The children at Vision Alive are now attending Joyland Boarding school thanks to the many sponsors from St. James. In total, 29 children are being sponsored by 23 St. James families. Below are videos from the day the children moved into the school.
While the sponsorships covered initial school costs, uniforms and such there are a few needs the children have. We will be sending a barrel to Kenya with items needed. Please consider assisting with items or monetary donations to help with shipping. Items being collected:
Twin bed sheet sets
Bath towels (dark colors)
Vaseline & Lotion
Socks
All items should be at the church by March 26 to be included in the shipment.
Moving to Joyland:
Registering at school:
Dear members of St. James,
God has blessed each of us in His own special way. We now have an opportunity to use those blessings to help the children at Vision Alive by connecting with them through our own sponsorship program. The goal of the program is to sponsor all 25 children who are supported by Vision Alive and in part by St. James. Currently St. James provides quarterly assistance for food which covers approximately 30% of their nutritional needs. This sponsorship program will expand that support to year round boarding school at Joyland which includes housing, food and medical care. We hope that you will seriously consider helping these children. There is a reason behind why God has given us this opportunity and it is up to us to respond to His call to help these children. Let's trust in God, and together, change the lives of these children.
Yours in Christ,
The Global Mission Team