Walking on the waters

Thank you friends for praying  and supporting us financially and spiritually. I, Mirka together with Hannah  made  to Poland end of march. Though I never planned to go God made it happen. I had no idea where to go and whom to meet but when God spoke to me of walking on waters I said it to myself : Lord I am ready to go and walk on waters. How often we wonder shall we  do this or shall we do other things, instead of putting our trust on God and let Him be the Guider.Thank you so much for standing with us. It was't easy because in the beginning of our time we both got sick, mostly because temperature and weather were different of the one in Africa.  Thanks be to God, we are now fine and well.
Our time in Poland seems to be busy, but we are thankful for these meetings and new contacts. Thank you friends in Scotland for welcoming us and looking after us. We had a wonderful time with you. I am sorry we were not able to meet all of you in Edinburgh but please understand that our time was limited. Thank you Pastor Michael from Falkirk church, pastor Arek from polish Church and Pastor Gordon from Elim Church for opening the doors for me. May God richly bless your families and ministry.

Poland helps children in Kenya

Another parcel reach children in Kwademu. There was much of joy and happiness. May God bless you everyone who contributed into such joy. 

For the first time the kids are using net to play the ball. Joyful days ...

Chrispina and Christopher

Chrispina and Christopher are twins. They are 4 years old . They live with mum and grand mother. Mother works as a teacher in local school, They used to  stay together with the father till the mother run away taking her babies back home to grand mother. Chrispina's and Christopher's father was mistreating the wife(mum)and neglecting the children. drinking a lot. Chrispin like to play the ball, Chrispina is more quiet but she enjoys skipping rope. They live in a mad house, sleeping on the ground, During rainy season it is very cold and wet inside. Please help them by supporting them,so they will be able to have warm meal each day. Cost of 1 child for a month - 25$. Not a big deal for many of us but it will really bring impact in these little ones lives. If you would like to support them please write to us: henrymirkakalume@yahoo.com

Chrispina

Chrispina

Chrispin

Art

The children had no opportunity to use paint or glue before their joined Light of the World Academy. Every time we do some activities with them, they show how quick they are learning new skills. Bless you all who support us and provide such a wonderful materials. Below are some of their works.

School proposal

Light of the World International Foundation (LOTWIF) is a christian interdenominational non profit, non political Organization that seeks to educate and equip less fortune, vulnerable communities by providing holistic development opportunities that will aid in both the spiritual and physical well being and growth of people in the Republic of Kenya,

Campaign Description and its importance to us

LOTWIF seeks to help build classrooms for nursery school at Kwademu village which is in Mwanamwinga Location of Kilifi County in Kenya. Kwademu. (demu means rag, worn out cloth which is not useful). The community believe that nothing good can happen or come out of that area. The only things they are used to is witchcraft, idolatry, drunkenness etc and because of that there is no development in this place. Beside that, there are no many committed Christians. By helping build classrooms for the children we can change the people's mindsets that nothing good can be done in this place. People hearts may be touched and soften toward Christ.

Magnitude of what contributors will help achieve

Through your cherished contribution towards this worthy course, LOTWIF will be able to build classrooms for the kids who currently study in a shelter. At the moment the school has 75 pupils which are 4 classes in one room of 8 by 9 meters. By building the classrooms, the children will be able to study without any distraction and more focus on their lessons.

Where the funds are going to be used

We would wish to raise $32,000 (USD) to build 4 classrooms. Cost of putting up one classroom is around $8,000(USD) which includes building, labor and transportation of the materials. The funds received here will be exclusively used to build the classes and any extra collections used to equip the classrooms for the school beginners.

Unique perks

All contributors towards this project will be honored and their names will be engraved in the class memorial plaque.  All the records how the money will be spent will be put in place and kept safe in LOTWIF files for access. Thank you messages will be sent to the contributors as a means of appreciation as we believe God is the only one who can reward you adequately.

Where the funds go in case we don’t reach the entire goal

The ultimate achievement of this campaign is building 4 classrooms for the nursery school learners of Light of the World Academy (LOTWA). Any funds received towards this course will be used in building the classrooms. Even if we may not be able to raise the whole amount, the construction will still be started as we remain hopeful we will get other sources of completing the project.

The Impact

The building of these classrooms will motivate the children to embrace education, help them be self-reliant in the world and help raise the literacy levels in this poor community. These children come from poor backgrounds yet they have ambitions of being resourceful to the world but these problems force them to adopt the mindsets of being nothing, witchcraft and alcoholism.

Risks & Challenges

The ambition of LOTWIF is to help build the classrooms for the nursery school kids and having been registered in Kenya as an NGO, its easy to win the confidence of the government, and being established in the area, we easily won the confidence of the residents.

However the challenges we are facing is lack of funds and support. Yes we won the confidence of some of residents but still there is a big percentage of people who have mindsets of witchcraft. So we kindly ask you also for a prayer in that area.

Please find an attachment with plan of the classes.

Regards

Mirka and Henry Kalume

Blessed year 2015

Dear friends thank you for your prayers and gifts. We had a great time during Christmas holiday, children enjoyed their gifts. The little girls were also enjoying playing with small cars, there was a lot of joy. The party was a blast. Those who contributed for the food, thanks so much. Many children came for the feast, every one wanted to eat meat because not most of them eat rice and meat in their daily lives. Most common food in the village is ugali/posho and greens which grows everywhere in the bush. It mighty be not nutritious but most of the parents are not able to afford anything else apart from that. However God is faithful. The day of the Christmas party we had plenty of food. A lot of people were happy that day. Glory goes to God. Thank you for standing with us in your prayers and financial support. Without your faithful support we could not have accomplished what the Lord has enable us to accomplish. So, thank you very much and may God greatly and immensely bless you.

Let's all of us take some time to thank the Lord for His grace and help throughout 2015. Regardless of how 2015 had challenges to you and to us, we thank God for he was with us. Why we are alive today means that God is not done with you and us. He want to use all of us for greater things. No matter where we are in our lives right now God is always in control.

Things might not have gone the way we planned, some of us did not reach the goals set up for 2015 but that is not the reason to give up. Friends it is up to us, we all have a choice either we give up , or we put our trust in God. Apostle Paul says … but one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on.” Phlp. 3;13.

For us, we choose to press on and work hard believing with God's help things are possible. We have not started to build the school and the new year is already here, kids are back to school and the number of children are increasing, we are still studying from the shelter, but we are sure God is able. Instead of giving up we press on toward the goal. Our prayer is that you will chose the right way, to not give up on your dream. Be patience.

Wishing you Happy New Year

Mirka and Henry Kalume

Christmas holiday

Christmas is at the corner and we are sure there is a lot to be done before that time. We would love to take the opportunity of wishing you a Merry Christmas. During this season of giving, let us take time to slow down and enjoy the simple things. May this wonderful time of the year touch your heart in a special way. Wishing you much happiness today and throughout the coming New Year.

As the year is coming to the end we want to thank you all for being with us, praying and supporting us. Without you it would not be possible to reach as many needy people as we did. Glory goes to God. There is always a joy to see happy smiling faces knowing that God really cares. Thank you once again for your love, care and contribution.

The children  in Kenya are on holidays, they will be going back to schools after new year. We did not start building the classrooms yet as we planned but we still trust God for the miracles way of providing the funds. Keep that in prayers please.

Lately we had a privilege of hosting our dear friend Magda, who came for a short visit to Kenya. And we really had a wonderful time together spending much time praying and playing with the children. Both Magda and the kids were able to learn new things from one another. Magda picked some few words in their local language and the children learnt few new songs.

During her stay we also visited one of the locals churches. People were so pleased to receive a new visitor, their faces were shining with smiles. It was nice feeling to see a warm welcome from those people.

Back to Christmas, We are planing to do a Christmas party for the children just before Christmas comes..There is around 100 kids whom we are looking forward to meet next week. We are praying for provisions so we would be able to buy food for the feast. The kids usually do not take much of meat during the year, some of them also struggle to get a piece even during a Christmas time. That's why we desire to make a meal made of meat ( called pillao in their language). Please stand with us and feel free to contribute anything for the party. Let us remember the poor during this special season and invite them and we will be blessed because they are not able to pay us back. God will repay us back...”Luke 14;13

Have wonderful Christmas and Happy New year.

From Light of the World Foundation