Our non profit organization establishes community relationships among the impoverished to bring a tangible response and support for development. We aim to help people understand who they are in Christ and empower them to make decisions about how to use community resources to better their lives, solve problems. Realizing that God has plans and purposes for each life- everyone can contribute, each life has value and can contribute to making the community a better place to live.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Bringing Miracles, Inc. Serving Miracle Victory Children's Center, Kibera
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
News from Kenya & Haiti
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/0 Comments/in News /by Cindy Baucom
Phase 2 began last week on Miracle Victory Children’s Centre. But we only got to this point, as seen in the pictures below. We went as far as the $10,000 was able to stretch. It is our hope to complete this school in the slum of Kibera, enabling 150 children to get an education and be instructed in the Word of God so they will know who they are in Christ and understand that God has plans and purposes for them! I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
His word is true in Kenya, it is true in Haiti, it is true in the US as well!! With God we do have a future filled with hope. Without God we have no hope!
It is true, that we can know this scripture and learn it by heart. We can make beautiful art, to remind us everyday…but unless we experience some tangible evidence that the God of the universe loves us, cares for us and wants good for us- it is really hard to “get it”. Bringing Miracles has been committed to feeding these precious ones physically and spiritually for 7 years and needs your help to make this school happen. They are being taught now, in ramshackle buildings of tin and wood, some with dirt floors…but this new building would be a big step hygienically, structurally and in so many other ways. We are almost half way there! Would you please consider donating now?
I just heard some statistics today that might motivate you and increase your happiness
Once all our physical needs are met, it is difficult to increase your level of happiness. It only happens when we do something bigger than ourselves. Won’t you decide to help a child in Kenya, who may not even have parents, who can never pay you back for your kindness, who is ecstatic at the chance to get an education?? I could tell their stories (very graphic- do you want that??) and try and lay a guilt trip on you for being born in the US or Sweden or some other wealthy nation?? Why not choose to do something for another human and stick your tongue out into the ugly face of selfishness and self serving garbage??
DO SOMETHING NOW, be a DOOR of CHANGE, be a beacon of encouragement, WALK THE TALK!! Even if you personally don’t have money, you can spread the word, do a kickstarter or other fundraiser, you might KNOW someone who could help. PLEASE SHARE THIS NEED!!
I can’t promise you blessings, but according to research, your HAPPINESS will increase BEYOND NORMAL!
Paul Obiya, our Kenyan contractor is doing a great job! |
Haiti Medical Mission 2014
Haiti Medical Mission
/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, Images, News /by Cindy BaucomWe were able to help about 175 folks in Cite Soleil, a large slum on the outskirts of Port au Prince, Haiti. What I did not know before coming, was that it is regarded as one of the most dangerous areas in the western hemisphere. It some ways there are parallels to Kibera; raw sewage running in open canals, masses of severely impoverished living in close quarters and small dwellings dotting the streets. Maybe I have become slightly jaded, but there was not the joy and hopefulness of Kibera. Was it due to the pervading voodoo influence in the area or was it because they really are the poorest nation on earth? It is probably much more complex than that ,with so many witnessing horrible violence. Emory Wilson had invited me to come see the work they had been doing in Haiti. I told him I would pray about it, thinking I would get to see Gonaives, Haiti- where he and his wife had lived and served for many years. God had other plans and purposes for this trip! Instead, our team of seven would be running a medical clinic in the heart of Cite-Soleil slum, working alongside gang leaders, who would keep the peace and prevent a riot. Actually, it was the Lord God that protected us and set large angels to stand guard around us. People praying for our team told us that was how they prayed and I truly believe that God sent those angels out on a mission to protect us and keep us out of harms way. I am not a doctor, but in Haiti, I got to "play" one. We desperately prayed and cried out for God's direction in the treatment of multiple ailments and disease that had been eradicated in the US until the bright notion to refuse vaccinations raised it's head. So NOT a good idea folks! We saw measles, mumps, STDs, pus draining from ears, eyes and wounds and numerous other ailments! We were able to pray with many patients after treatment and had the privilege of leading a woman in the prayer for salvation. Praise God!!We were able to make many connections with people in the area and trust God to continue His work in that nation. Please pray for Emory Wilson, that God will direct his continued efforts in the nation of Haiti. They need Jesus.
Baptist Church in Matissade, Haiti where Pastor Elysio preaches |
Some of our friends in Matissade |
He was showing us his muscles! |
Emory, Gordon , Laura Lynn and Pastor Elysio |
Sorting out our medical supplies |
Blood pressure check completed his exam |
Box homes put in the middle of nowhere |
Lonnie and Sondra were "pharmacists" |
Ear check :) |
Greg wrote patient symptoms down so we could help them |
Emory and Apps |
Greg checking our supplies |
Gilnore translated for me |
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