We may not be slick, we may not be up on the newest technological gadgets, we definitely aren't synced with all our social media sites...but we serve an amazing God who has and who continues to do more than we can ask or think!
Monica just returned home from the trip of a lifetime! By God's grace and provision, Monica obtained the once rejected visa and made a visit to both coasts in the USA, along with stops in Chicago, Detroit and Columbus, Ohio. It was incredible- a trip that should have been impossible for a woman of Kibera, Kenya-but came together because the body of Christ set aside agendas and gave way to God's plans and purposes.
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Monica speaks at Macedonia Baptist Church
By the grace of God we have been able to raise 5 months of support for the children and school needs.
We were blessed by special donations of clothing, school supplies and financial gifts to keep the children fed and pay staff salaries. Lakeview Baptist Kindred Hearts ministry made salvation dolls for each of the 148 children attending the center- this was a great labor of love and will have a lasting impact - God's word will not return void.
Lakeview Baptist salvation doll gifts :)
The Lakeview ladies ministry has also made donations to enable the purchase of 110 mosquito nets! Way to go and impact lives and lower the rates of malarial sickness and death!
We have been very busy since Monica has returned to Miracle Victory Children's Center. Many of the children have undergone HIV testing- some found to be positive- but the blood tests indicate the good diet they receive because of your efforts and prayers is keeping the children in the best possible category for improved health.
We have also completed step one of the hygienic improvements at the center--- plastering of the floors.
No longer is there earthen floors- but brand new cement floors! This will allow us to sanitize the floors daily and continue improving health and general conditions at the center.
Please continue praying for the children, staff and all decisions made in the coming months. We know our God is able and He is the faithful one!
Here is a peek at some of the highlights of Monica's trip!!
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| Taking chai and checking emails:) |
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| Meeting Gabby, my youngest grandchild |
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| Mama Ruby and Monica |
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| Speaking to our Sunday school class at Lakeview |
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| Macedonia Baptist Church |
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| Sharing at Macedonia on Sunday morning |
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| Hudson, Brian, Monica and Linda |
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| The Closet, ministry in Monroe, NC with Beth Garis |
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| Monica meets Thom Duarte |
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| Allison's Class meets Monica |
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| Speaking on Wednesday night at Lakeview |
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| Laurent, Leslie and Monica |
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| Janet, Monica and Phyllis |
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| The Links and Monica |
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| Meeting my mom for the first time |
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| Pattons, Hinsons, Natalie and Monica |
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| Sweet time of fellowship :) |
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| Ministry time in Atlanta |
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| Leading in song central Atlanta housing area |
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| The garden |
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| Melissa, Monica and Jean |
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| Meeting Pastor Seven |
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| Our resting spot |
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Passion City Church in Atlanta
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| Going to Jesup, Georgia |
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| At Carmen Jone's home with Calvary Baptist ladies |
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| Sharing in Jesup |
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| Janice |
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| With Carmen in her home |
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| Eating lunch with Daniel |
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| Miss Geneva and her mission group |
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| Kristen's birthday |
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| Enjoying the party |
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| Kristen and Monica |
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| Gabrielle's 1st birthday |
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| Teresa, Monica and my mom |
