TO KIMUYU AND DR.JOHN FOUNDATION COMMITTEE KANSAS CITY U.S.A
VISITATION TO SPONSORED CHILDREN OF KIMUYU AND DR. JOHN FOUNDATION BY PASTOR JACINTA KYALO.
AIM
To meet with the guardian /children and know the challenges they are facing .I also wanted to strengthen them with the word of God.
- Kimeu Mutua, sponsored by Rick and Ellen Wilcox and family
I left at home at 8.ooam and visited the above child. I arrived here and found her mother. The child had gone to school. He is 15years old. He is in form one at Kavumbu secondary school. He is average, his health is good. The mother is a casual laborer and she told me that he is facing challenges in paying school fees . She had five goats and she has sold two to support the child as fees and uniform is concerned. She told me that she has paid all the fees for first term and she is very sure that her child is going to study through God’s guidance. On side of the garden they had planted, the crops were doing well but because of little rainfall they have not harvested anything. The house is fair. In our area it is very dry. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared of God from Philippians 1; 6 .
- Ngusye Ngui, sponsored by Kristine and Larry Paulsen
I arrived here and found her mother. The child had gone to school. She told me that the child is fine doing well in class. She is 11years old. She is in grade five at Kyaitha primary school. Her health is good. She was in position five with 289 marks `. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. On side of the garden , they will not harvest anything .The widow is a casual laborer. I encouraged the mother to continue trusting upon the Lord. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from John 2; 1-11.
3.Mercy Ndunge, sponsored by Kay Hopkins and family
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. Their home is situated at Mbooni west Makueni district. I arrived here and found her grandmother. The child had gone to school. She told me that the child is fine .She is 14years old .She is in grade eight at St Mary’s primary school. She was in position six with 270 marks .Her health is good. The goats are well kept, the house is fair. On side of the garden, they had planted maize and beans but because of little rainfall they have harvested very little. I requested the grandmother to encourage the child to study very hard because of her fourth coming exam. I had a wonderful time with the grandmother. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mark 6;35-44
- Wavinya Mutinda, sponsored by Bill and Mary Jo Moore
No current information available.
5..Muuo Mutinda, sponsored by Bill and Mary Jo Moore
I left at home at 8.00 am and visited the above children. I arrived here and found their mother who is a widow. The children had gone to school. I was welcomed in the house. Wavinya is 16 years old. She is in grade eight at Mamiloki primary school. She is average, her health is good. While Muuo is eleven years old. He is in grade two at kyeenthei primary school .His health is good but he has a mental problem. There is no improvement of the house .The widow has six children and they live in a single room. They sleep on the floor, they have no bed. The goats are well kept. On side of the garden, she told me that she had harvested 10kg of beans and on side of maize they have not harvested anything. I encouraged the mother to take care of the children especially the girls. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 17;6-7
- Kelvin Muthama, sponsored by Mike and Janie Fee
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found her grandmother. The child had gone to school. Kelvin is 18 years old. He is in form three at Kikelenzu primary school. He is average, his health is good. The family attends church at A.I.C Ngaa where by kelvin is the choirmaster. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. On side of the garden they have not harvested anything. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 31; 1-2 .
- Norah Mutinda, sponsored by Kay Hopkins and family
I arrived here and found Norah’s mother together with her grandmother. The child had gone to school. Norah’s mother is H.I.V positive and she attends clinic every month, her health is poor. Well, the child is 14 years old. She is in grade eight at Mamiloki primary school. She is average, her health is good. The family attends church at Mamiloki Catholic Church .Norah is a Sunday school teacher. The house is fair, the goats are well kept .On side of the garden, and they have not harvested anything. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from John 9;1-4
- Wambua Mutanu, sponsored by Dave and Lonnie Wahlgren and family
I left at home at 8.00am and I visited the above child . I arrived here and found her mother who is not normal and their grandmother. The child had gone to school .Here there is improvement of the house , They told me that it was repaired by their brother in law and it is very nice. The goats are well kept. Well, the child is 11years old. He is in grade five at Mamiloki primary school. She is average, his health is good. On side of the garden, they had planted maize and beans but because of little rainfall they have not harvested anything. I had a wonderful time with this family .I encouraged them to trust upon the lord .Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mark 2; 1-12 .
- Lilian Mutheu, sponsored by Kay Hopkins and family
I arrived here and found her grandmother. The child had gone to school. She told me that the child is fine .She is in grade six at Mamiloki primary school. She is average. Her health good. On side of the garden, they have not harvested anything. They live in a single room. They still sleep on the floor. The goats her well-kept. .Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 88;1-3.
- Mwendwa Ndinda (Handicapped), sponsored by Marc and Masumi Helgesen
I left at home at 8 00am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother, but the child was still sleeping on his bed . I was welcomed in the house. The child is still weak .He his 17years old. He cannot talk or walk .i just encouraged the grandmother not to give up. She told me to pray for her. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. On side of the garden, they will not harvest anything. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Philippians 4;4-7
11.Mwendwa Wambua, sponsored by John, Linda and Sam Nelson
I arrived here and found her grandmother. She was looking after the goats. The child had gone to school. She told me that the child is fine and he is doing well in school. He is 17 years old. He is in form three at Kikelenzu secondary school. He is average, his health is good. The grandmother told me that the child has a problem of school fees. The goats are well kept , the house is fair but on side of the garden , they have not harvested anything because of little rainfall. The grandmother is a casual laborer. Before I left from this house I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mathew 7;7-12
- Mwikali Mwatu, sponsored by Ken and Connie Ross
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found her father. The child is 16 years old. She is in form three at Muthetheni girl’s high school. She is average, her health is good. The father is a casual laborer. I can say the lord has been so faithful to this child because she is in boarding school , the fees is very high according to their standards but thus far she has no balance . We thanked the lord for his provision and I encouraged him to continue trusting upon the Lord for the remaining 1and ½ years . The father is saved, the child is also saved and they all attend church at A.I.C Ngaa. The house is fair , the goats are well kept ,On side of the garden,
They have not harvested anything. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 103;1-2.
- Wanza Syombua, sponsored by Kay Hopkins and family
No current information available
- Muia Syombua , sponsored by Kay Hopkins and family
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above children. I arrived here and found their grandmother. The children had gone to school. I was welcomed in the house. This mother is very active on her garden. She had planted maize and beans, they were doing well but because of lack of enough rainfall, she did not harvest anything. Well, Wanza is 16 years old. She is in form two at Kasolongo secondary school. She is average, her health is good. While muia is 18years old. He has joined polytechnic .He is taking a course on dressmaking. His health is good. I had a wonderful time with this grandmother. I encouraged her to take care of the children and to encourage them with the word of God. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mark 8;22-25
- Eric mumo, sponsored by Kay Hopkins and family
I left at home and visited the above child. Their home is situated at Makueni district. I arrived here and found her grandmother. The child had gone to school. The climate here is very hot and dry; it is just like our place it has not rained. But we should not loss hope God loves us so much .Well the child is 10years old .He is in grade four at Mavindu primary school. He is average, his health is good. The child stays with her grandmother. His father is alive but she is always drunk. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mark 1;40-45
- Bahati Maingi, sponsored by Pam Davis
I left at home at 8.00 and visited the above child , I arrived here and found her mother . The child had gone to school. This mother is a widow, and she earns her living through casual laboring. The lord has blessed her with five children. Bahati is 13years old ,she is in grade six at Kasolongo primary school .He is average ,her health is good .On side of the house , there is no improvement but it is fair , It is two roomed .Some of the children sleep on the floor . Well on side of the garden, they will not harvest anything. The goats are well kept. I had a good time with this widow. I encouraged her to trust upon the Lord and she will not be ashamed. Before l left I prayed for their heeds and we shared the word of God from Mathew 15;21-28
- Edwin Musau Mavuti
No current information available.
- Denis Mutua Mavuti, sponsored by Mike and Janie Fee
I left at home at 8.00 am and visited the above children , I arrived here and found their mother . The children had gone to school. I was welcomed in the house .How happy was this mother? She really appreciated for what you did for her by repairing her house which was almost falling down .She says may God bless you abundantly .The family is enjoying to stay and sleep in a good house may honor and glory be to the Lord. Well, Mutua is 15 years old. He is in form one at Tututha secondary school. He is average , his health is good .While Musau is 12years old ,he is in grade six at King’atuani primary school . He is average, his health is good. The goats are well kept… On side of the garden they have not harvested anything .Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mark 6; 45-52.
- Cosmas Ngumbi, sponsored by Julia Baird
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child , I arrived here and found her step mother .The child had gone to school. She told me that the child is fine. He is 14years old .He is in grade seven at Katiithi primary school. He is average ,her health is good On side of the garden, they have harvested 5kg of beans , but on side of maize they have not harvested anything . The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 131.
- Ndolo Mwania, sponsored by Peggy Dollard
I arrived here and found his brother. The child had gone to school. These two children are total orphans and they stay alone. Ndolo is in form one at Kithangaini secondary school. He is average, his health is good. His brother is a casual laborer .I encouraged the brother to work hard and to know that he has a responsibility of taking care of his brother. I also encouraged him to attend church I had a wonderful time with this brother, I also counseled him on drug abuse and he really appreciated . Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Proverbs 12;1-3
- Mutungi Kimatu sponsored by Sheryl and Walter Serafin
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. The child is a total orphan and stays with her aunt. Their home is situated at Makueni district. I arrived here and found her aunt. The child had gone to school. The child is H.I.V positive and attends clinic at Tawa every month. She told me that the child is fine and she is doing well. He is 16 years old . He is in grade seven .He is below average .His health is not good; he has rushes on the skin. I encouraged the aunt to continue showing love to the child. I had a wonderful time with this aunt ,she told me some of the hard ships she is facing and I encouraged her with the word of God. The goats are well kept, the house is fair. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 77;1-8
22.Janet Mbithe, sponsored by Tim and Kathy Curran
I left at home at 8.oo am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with her mother since they have closed schools. . They stay at Masii market. The child is nine years old. She is in grade five at Masii town ship .She is average, her health is good. The mother is single and she earns her living through casual laborer. I encouraged the child to be obedient and to work very hard on her studies. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Luke 7; 11-17
- Mercy Mbithe, NEED SPONSOR
I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother. Her mother is alive and works at Nairobi as a house wife. Their home is near Masii market. The child is 13 years old. She is in grade six at Ray academy primary school. She is average , her health is good. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. The climate is very hot and it is very dry so they have not harvested anything in their garden. I had a wonderful time with the child ,we talked about the challenges which young people are facing and how we can overcome them. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Proverbs 3; 1-6
24.Jacinta Muthio, sponsored by Dave and Lonnie Wahlgren and family
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. They were looking after cattle. The child is 16 years old. She is in form one at St Stephen secondary school. She is average, her health is good. This widow is a casual laborer. She also works hard on her garden but this time because of lack of enough rainfall, she will not harvest anything. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Well, I had a wonderful time with the child We discussed many things concerning behavior and her dreams as her future is concerned. I encouraged her to stand firm. Before I left, I prayed for their needs, and we shared the word of God from 1ST Timothy 4; 12
25 Mumbua Mulwa, sponsored by Roland and Betty Pera
I left at home at 8.ooam and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. They were doing some cleaning. I was welcomed in the house. The child is 18 years old. She is in form three at Rock View High School in Morang’s county. She is average, her health is good. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. This child is saved as she had shared her testimony to me .She attends church at A.I.C. Kivandini .She is a Sunday school teacher. I shared with her many thing s and we were blessed it is my prayer that the lord will carry the good work He has begun in her to accomplishment . Before I left from this house, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 119; 1-11.
- Veronicah Katumbi, NEED SPONSOR
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child .I arrived here and found her mother. I was welcomed at the house. She told me that the child has completed the course she was taking of catering and she is now working at Nairobi. How happy I was to hear that the child has come out successfully? Glory to God. Well, the mother is has appreciated your support, May God bless you. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Exodus 7; 12 I left from this house and proceeded on to No35
- Mary Munyao, sponsored by Mike and Kathy Boehmer and family
I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother. They were looking after the goats. The child is 12years old. She is in grade six at Kithangaini primary school. She is average, her health is good. The roof of the house had fallen down and they have repaired, but the house has a lot of cracks on the walls .They are requesting for support. On side of the garden, they have not harvested anything. Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Ephesus 6;1-6.
28.Musembi Nthenya (The blind), sponsored by Jimmi Kimuyu
I left at home at 7.00 am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with his grandparents. The home is situated at Makueni district. Here the climate is hot and dry . Since the end of December, it has not rained .It is just like our place it has not rained. We are praying God to extend His mercies to us. The child is 13 years old. He is in grade seven at Thika school for the blind. He is average, his health is good. I had a wonderful time with this child. Despite the fact that he is blind , he is very bright .God has a good purpose for him. On side of the garden, they have not harvested anything. The goats are well kept. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Acts 3; 1-9
- Kyalo Kimeu , sponsored by Dick and Loy Markley
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found her mother. She told me that the child is still at Nairobi doing casual laboring. The child is 20years old. He completed form four on 2017 and obtained a mean grade of C- . Her mother told me that he is fine and his health is good. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 40 ;1-6. I
- Muasya Kavete, sponsored by John and Vicki Helgesen
I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother . The child was very busy doing some assignments. He told me that he is putting extra efforts on his studies to improve his results. He had scored 267 marks and he has repeated grade eight at ilinge primary school. His health is good. The grandmother was very thankful because of repairing her house .She was very happy and appreciated very much. The house is now good. On side of the garden, they have not harvested anything. The goats are well kept. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Philippians 4;13 .
- Kanini Musyoka, NEED SPONSOR
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. This mother is a widow and she was left with two children. She earns her living through casual laboring. The child is 10years old. She is in grade five at Nguluni primary school. She is average, her health is good. I encouraged the children to study hard and to be obedient to the word of God .The house is fair ,the goats are well kept. On side of the garden they have not harvested anything. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Luke 6;20-26
32 Eric Wambua, sponsored by Eric and Kate Waggoner
No current information available.
- Job Musembi, sponsored by Deborah Schroeder-Saulnier
I left at home at 8.00 am and visited the above children. I arrived here and found the two children , their grandmother and Job’s mother who is crippled and abnormal. Their home is situated at Makueni district. The children were clearing the garden. Well, Eric is 16 years old, he is in Form one at St Stephen secondary school. He is average , his health is good .While Job is 15 years old .He is in grade eight at kakima primary school. He is average, his health is good. I had a wonderful time with these children. I counseled them and encouraged them with the word of God and they appreciated my visit. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from ECCLASITES 3;1-9 .
34.Mercy Mutheu, sponsored by Kay Hopkins and famiy
I left at home and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. This mother is a H.I V positive, she is single and has six children. She earns her living through casual laboring. The family is very poor. Well ,the child is 14years old, she is in grade six at Kaani primary school , she is below average , her health is good. I had a good time with the children , I encouraged them with the word of God and they were blessed . They have a small garden but they cultivate it poorly because of lack of man power. The goats are well kept. Before I left , I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from 1ST Timothy 3;1-5
35.Stephen M Nzioka, sponsored by John and Vicki Helgesen
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child ,I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. I was welcomed in the house. The child is 10years old .He is in grade four at A.I.C Katheka primary school. He is average, his health is good. The roof of the house is damaged and we are planning to repair. I will send you the photos after we repair. Well, in this place it is very hot, they have not harvested anything. Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from John 5;1-8 .The goats are well kept.
- Mulela Musembi, sponsored by Kay Hopkins and family
I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother. The child is in grade seven at A.I.C katheka primary school. He is average, his health is good. The children stays with their grandmother, their father is alive but he is always drunk. The house where the children sleep is fair. They are requesting to be supported with mattress. The goats are well kept. On the side of the garden they have not harvested anything. I had a wonderful time with this children , I shared with the many things and they were blessed . Before I left, I prayed for their needs.
- Kioko Munyao, sponsored by Larry and Anne Ramspott
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. The child was clearing the garden. We are expecting the rain but it has not rained. Well , this child is 18years old ,He has competed grade eight but he was below average .He scored 176 marks . The child is gifted in mason. Now the child wants to join polytechnic to be trained on masonry but her mother cannot afford. Therefore the child is hereby requesting whether he can be supported with school fees. I still had a good time with this child. He is saved and attends church at A.I.C Maiani . I encouraged him to stand firm and to trust upon the Lord. .Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 77;1-8
38.Syombua Musengy’a, sponsored by Michael Hamlin
No current information available.
- Kyalo Musengy’a, sponsored by Bill and Mary Jo Moore
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above children. I arrived here and found the children together with their mother who is single and abnormal .They were very happy when they saw me and they welcomed me in their home. Syombua is 13years old. She is in grade six at Kawaa primary school. She is average, her health is good. While Kyalo is nine years old, he is in grade three at the same school. His health is good. The family is still in poor shape. They really need support. We are very grateful for your love and kindness may God bless you. The goats are well kept. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 121.
40.Mulwa kilonzo, sponsored by Peggy Dollard
I left at home and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. The mother was doing some house hold activities while the child was busy in the house revising . I was welcomed in the house. The child is 17 years old. He is in form three at Kamanzi secondary school. He is average, his health is good. The mother who is a widow is a casual laborer. Well, I had a wonderful time with this child. I encouraged the child to live a holy life and to avoid bad company for they spoil good character and to walk as wise men and he told me that he will not disappoint us even he himself is aiming at university . So I told him that with God everything is possible what he need is to study so hard. We shared some verses from the bible and we were blessed. The goats are well kept. On side of the garden, they have not harvested anything, here it is very dry and the climate is very dry. It has not rained since the end of December. Before I left I prayed for their needs.
41 . Mulela Kaleli, sponsored by David and Ingrid Waggoner
I had arranged with mulela’s mother to meet at kabaa. I left at home at 7.00 am using a motorbike and went to Kabaa. I arrived here and met with her. I was carrying the food of her child because She had not come for it so I gave her the food and She was very happy .She told me that at their place it has not rained and people are starving for food . Well the child is 14years old. He is in grade eight at Kyumbuni primary school. He is average, his health is good. This mother is single and earns her living through casual laboring. I had a wonderful time with this mother , I encouraged her with a word of God and we were blessed . Before we diverted, I prayed for her needs.
- Musembi Nthiani, sponsored by Kevin and Linda Fewell
I left at home at 8.00 and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. In this area, it is very hot and dry. I was welcomed in the house. The child is nine years old. He is in grade three at Katheka B primary school. He is average, her health is good. There is no improvement of the house but it is not bad. The goats are well kept. On side of the garden, they have not harvested anything. The mother has knowledge of hair salon but she lacks capital to buy materials. Her husband is a live but he is always drunk. She earns her living through casual laboring. Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mark 6;1-14
The above information was written by
Pastor Jacinta Kyalo
Social Worker
Confirmed correct by
Peter M. Matheka,
Chair – Masii.