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April 8, 2014/0 Comments/in News /by Cindy Baucom

Pictures of the new school being built.

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?

                                                   PLEASE DONATE 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!

The children did some prayer walking.

  

Paul Obiya, our Kenyan contractor is doing a great job! 

Pa

Haiti Medical Mission 2014

Haiti Medical Mission

April 8, 2014/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, Images, News /by Cindy Baucom
We 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

large slum on the outskirts of Port aitiA

School Build Brings Hope to Kibera

God gets the Glory

 People are craning their necks to see what is happening in Kibera. They pass by here every day and cannot believe what they see!  They say, “You mean that lady Monica, this is her school? She is from Kibera, how can it be? It MUST be GOD! It has to be GOD!!  This is too hard for a woman from here to build this, NO WAY!” God is being glorified here! The King of Kings and Lord of Lords is getting credit for THIS!! No human is able to do this.  

It’s a Terrible Place

Tommy Emory, from Jesup, Georgia, member at Calvary Baptist Church went to Kenya to help start our new school. Tommy told me that nothing I had told him prepared him for the reality of Kibera. It changes you, it gets in your soul, the people are melded in your heart, you see God and hear God better than you ever have before. I asked him to write a little something about his trip, this is his note:

Cindy,

While I was at Monica’s I sent my wife an e-mail that she said touched her heart in a special way. It best describes my days there. I would like to to share it with you along with some pictures of the building site:

The footing on the school was started today. Paul had a lot of men working on it. I took some pictures of Monica shoveling.

The property was nothing like I imagined.  When I looked at the area, I thought from the world’s view this would be a terrible place to build a school, but the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said from the Kingdom’s view it is the best place to build.

I went to a fellowship meeting with Emory,Monica, some of her friends, and three pastors in this area. I was really aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Cindy, This school will give hope to those who desperately need to know that God loves them. The second photo was taken the day that we prayed giving thanks to God for His goodness.

Love,

Tommy

And this is my response:

Dear Tommy,

Thanks so much for sending this post! It is interesting that while I was in Kibera, the same thing happened when I first saw the land in person. I knew that the world would think it was crazy and we needed more land, but God showed me that we are ministering to children in Kibera and that is EXACTLY where we were supposed to be!!

God is good and His plans are so much better than ours.

I hope you are feeling rested. Let me know how it goes when you get to share with your church!

God bless!!

Love,

Cindy

School Build Phases

We just began construction on the new school! Phase 1 is coming to a completion. Please pray with us

and consider making a critically needed donation to begin Phase 2. PLEASE DONATE  http://bringingmiracles.com/giving/

Here is a break down of each phase and the cost:

The first phase of the foundation, ground floor walling, assembly area flooring, and ground floor

columns should be complete. ( $25,000.00- this is paid in full!!)

The phase 2 will include:

Form work for floor beams on second floor

Steel work for second floor

Floor slab

Electrical conduit for lighting

Plumbing rough-in on second floor

Interior stone work

Complete pouring columns and bearing beam on outside wall perimeter

estimate for second phase: ( $32,000.00)

Phase 3 will be the roof:

Third phase estimate ( $16,000.00)

The 4th Final Phase will include

The final wall plastering

Painting

Installation of doors

Grill work over wall openings

Septic Tank

Finish plumbing and electrical

Gutters

Fourth phase estimate ($25,000.00)

Please join to help us with meeting the needs of the extremely poor. Our Lord Jesus Christ began His

ministry by proclaiming good news to the poor! We need your help to make it happen! http://bringingmiracles.com/giving/

walls in school

school bathrooms

Monica turns ground

breaking ground

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 Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,because the Lord has anointed me

to proclaim good news to the poor.

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,

to proclaim freedom for the captives

and release from darkness for the prisoners,

2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor

Please pray for us! Please share the needs! Please invite us to come speak to your church! THANK YOU!!!

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