Merry Christmas to you

Praise

Dear friends and supporters

I am taking this opportunity to give thanks to mighty God who enable us to move forward with our project work. I am speachless- can not find enough words to express my joy to see how much has been done since last time we wrote to you. Thank you so much for standing with us in prayers and any other support. May God richly bless you.

Toilets

So far we managed to complete the toilets for children and the teachers. Glory always goes to our mighty God.We also started putting up a small store for school, and now in process of building the class. Please pray for God's favour , we have 3 weeks to commplete the class. The children will be back from their holidays straight after New Year. 

Store

Times is running very fast but I believe whatever God started he will not leave abounded. He is able to do things which for us humans are  to hard to understand.

For now, the whole school is happy to see the progress and children can not wait till they will be back. Very often they pass by and watch the work. It is a nice feeling to see them being  excited.

class foundation

But to be honest there was a time when I had so many doubts, if this would ever happen. I wanted to push so much by mine own strenght not allowing God to step in. Friends in such times we can get only frustrated and dissapointed, overall tired of doing anything. My advise for you and me today- do not allow devil to distroy you. He is trying his tricks even during our sleep. Be alert and thankful in every single situation. For us might be taking so long but for God there is not such world. His timing is just perfect. Join us in praise and celebration. God did it for us and He can do for you also.

On behalf of the entire school we are sending warm greetings to you and your families, taking the opportunity we wish you a happy and wonderful Christmas.

M.H.H Kalume

September update

Dear friends

It has been around 3 month since we came back from Poland after spending there few good months.

The last weeks here has been not easy. I and our daughter, Hannah were felling sick. She could get well and few days after fell sick again. This is something what always crumble my heart, I am scared, I am fearful and do not like it, as all of us desire to see our children healthy and always happy. But God teaches us in every situation to look at him and trust him for better. 

The time I was sick I felt a bit relief because it was not her this time. I hoped to be well again, without seeing doctor, trusting God to heal me. We had no money for going to hospital. I real struggle, as day was going to the end I knew I felt not better but worse. I wondered how about tomorrow? I thought God will heal me, simply like that. and He still did, but using the doctor I had to go to see. You must wonder how I managed to do that? As day was going to the end God provided money from place I did not think of and said go see doctor.

Many times we desire for something, and we think God does not hear us, but it might be not God who does not hear but can be us who are deaf to God's instructions. Let us think of this for a moment - do we truly do what God want us to do?

Short update about work

I have to say big thanks to those who are faithful in their support and prayers for us and children. 

In last few weeks we managed to moved the shelter to the proper side of land. We were able to expand a bit and make separated classes, cemented the floor to protect kids from getting the giggers. Now we are in process of making latrines/toilets for children. So far we were able to dig and put a floor (one part though) still praying and trusting God for finish up. Once again thanks for your generous giving.

Some can wonder why we are here if it is so hard, but let me tell you something -God whom we serve is faithful God, he said in the book of Joshua 1;5

„I will be with you as I was with Moses, I will always be with you, I will never abandon you”.

Very wonderful promise, He does not abandons us. He will always be for us. He did miracles 2000 years ago and he still does them, using different ways, using people, you and me.

All of us have ability of doing something , mother Theresa said once „ Not all of us can do great things but all of us can do small things with a great love. It is not how much we give but how much love we put in giving”-that matters.

Friends we need your support as well as your prayers. We need transport money, food, rent etc. We are in the big see, looking for the oar to help us going. You can be this oar God want to use.

„I will go down if you hold the ropes, I will go into the caves , I will go into the places you will never go, but you must hold the ropes. I will go down if you will hold it on. I will go if you are holding fast, holding tight” William Carey.

Blessing

Mirka and Henry Kalume

True love

“LET US NOT LOVE IN WORD OR TONGUE, BUT IN DEED AND TRUTH” 1JOHN 3;18
What does this mean? 
The verses 16-17 show us how we know what love is: Jesus laid down his life for us. And we OUGHT to lay down our lives for others. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? 
These verses give us an example of how to lay down our lives for others- TO HELP THOSE IN NEED in real.

Strikingly similar to James teachings 2;14-17
„If a brother or sister is poorly clothes and lacking food and one of you says to them go in peace, be warmed and filled without giving them the things they needed for the body, what good is that?"

How about our own actions? Do they say we real love others? Are we generous as we should be with our money, possessions and time? What do we do for others to show we love them?
There are many people who are in need in this World, they might be some around you. .Do not close your door, open your heart and let your love flow as the river.

Perhaps anyone of you would like to care for a child who is in need, There is opportunity by supporting him on monthly basic. By this you provide him regular meals and education. There is around 70 children who are not eating regularly because their families are not able to provide. Simply contact me and I give you details of how you can do that.

Franziska

In the last couple of weeks we had privilege to host friend of our friend (Franziska)who came to work with us but mainly with the kids in Kwademu. We are grateful for that time, though was not always easy. It was most likely time full of challenges every day at the same time for her like us. 

Franziska experience the real African life, living in a place far away from civilization (lacking clean water, fetching water with other women from the village, eating African food, mainly ugali, beans, capacities every day the same). We are impressed by her conduct, she never complain even once. Most humble girl we have seen who lied down her own desires leaving her family, friends back home and coming to serve in Kenya. 

Franziska there is no enough words to say thank you. We do pray blessing upon you as you are now back home, may God guide you in everything you gonna do. May God gives you strength to finish your studies. Be blessed

August update

Hi my dear friends

I would love to send warm greetings to you and to your families. We thank you for your prayers, support and care. May God bless you for that. Shortly I want to share with you what is happening on our side.

The holidays are almost finished  at the same time here like in your places. Kids are preparing to get back to schools. I am not quite sure if your kids are happy about it but our kids from Kwademu are looking forward to be back. 

Sometime ago we mentioned we would love to start feeding program for our little ones. The children in Light of the World Academy don't get meals on regular basis due to lack of funds. Parents and guardians are not able to provide regular meals for their children. Some get food once a day. The kids are sitting hungry  what makes them to not concentrate much on the lessons. To support a child - monthly cost around 25$ and this provides child  not only regular meals but also gives a child access for medical care.

Light of the World Academy has 80 children, so far we managed to cover 7 kids who have their regular sponsors. We still have 73 children looking for help. If you would love to be  part of their help please let us know by email.

Apart from that, we want to focus our minds on building up the toilets/latrines. Till now, the kids were using  bush as their washrooms. First it is not hygienic and secondly is against the rules of ministry of education. If you would love to contribute into this project please you can do that through our paypal which you can find on our blog 

or through UK account 

Mirosława Kalume HSBC Edinburgh account 40-20-54 30349453, HSBC SWIFT CODE MIDLGB22, IBAN GB20MIDL40205430349453 (with a note for toilets)

Below you find few stories for our kids who are waiting upon God to get support

Emmanuel  7 YEARS,is the oldest one in his family. He has 2 youngest siblings. He is in baby class, because he started his education later due to no money. The mother is taking care of the children, from time to time she does small jobs like digging in the garden in order to earn some little money. The Father has another wife and does not care for his children 

Pascal Mramba 7 YEARS,he has 7 siblings. The mother is taking care of her children and also does small jobs from time to time to be able to provide food for herself and kids. The Father has another wife and other 5 children, and he stop caring for the rest of his kids including Pascal

Hadja Kingy  7 YEARS is the youngest in her family. She has 2 oldest brothers. Hadja is in class 1. The mother is mentally sick, the father has another wife and does not care for his kids. Hadja and her brothers stay with grandmother. As the only girl in the house, Hadja has to work hard, helping with cooking, fetching water

God bless you 

Mirka and Henry Kalume

Back to Kenya

Greet you in the name of Jesus dear friends. Thank you so much for your prayers, we reached Kenya well and sound. The flight was smooth without any disturbance. Hannah and I slept most of the flight. 

"Give thanks to the Lord,

because He is good,

his love is eternal" Ps 136

After having a long time break  it is time to get back to work. A lot of things needs to be done, and we believe it shall be done in God's timing (we all depend on God's mercy and provision). So appeal for you dear ones, please remember us in your prayers.

When we arrived in Kenya, Francizka (our volunteer) was already here. She came to work with us and the children in  Kwademu. She will be here for the next couple of weeks. We are so excited and happy about our time together, looking forward to what God has prepared for all of us. Also please remember her in  prayers, as she is far from her family and friends. 

Right now, the water in the tank got finish and every time we go in the village  we have to carry water from town for our own use.  Every bit of water is so treasured and we have to be very careful when we use. It is hard to imagine the situation here, while you have water 24h and you don't need to limit yourself. We are so great full for people from Głogow in Poland who are trying their level best to meet the need of putting the borehole. May God be the One who touches people hearts and make them contribute into that project. 

End of this month we are moving out to another house. We are very happy about it. Where we have stayed it has been a lot of noise and lot of disturbance. We pray that this new place will be a quiet place and enjoyable for all of us. It has also more rooms so we are able to host a voluntaries or friends who want to come, help us and enjoy Kenya. All are very welcome. 

Please stand with us in prayers, we need around 1000$ every month for our living including transport, bills, Hannah's education etc. I believe everything is possible for our God who has no limits. Its not easy, always we are struggling to meet our budget that's why we ask you to pray with us. 

When I look at our situation, there are times when I don't feel like I am going to carry on any longer. I want to quit and go back home, to Poland. However there is something what is holding me here- obedience. There are times when God ask us to do things which are not easy and they need a lot of sacrifice and humility. Jesus himself had to came down from heaven to be able to meet us human beings here on the earth. I feel like I am here so that God can use me to reach the forgotten and  vulnerable. This is called love, when we are able to put down our own desires and be able to serve others. 

May God touch our hearts and eyes so that we will be able  not only to see but also be able to respond to the needs. We shall not be discouraged and think  that we are not able to meet them, even the smallest help from all of us it can be significant on the other side. Together we can make a difference. 

Right now we are desperately praying for toilets for the kids. Over 80 children go into the bushes because of lacking latrines. Please stand with us for that project. Kids are waiting for the miracle and you can be part of it.

God bless you abundantly

"He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and he will reward him for what he has done" Prov 19;17

polish account:

Mirosława Kalume

mbank 23114020040000330276129896

Uk account:

Mirosława Kalume

HSBC EDINBURGH account 40-20-54 30349453; HSBC SWIFT/BIC code: MIDLGB22 IBAN: GB20MIDL40205430349453

Mirka and Henry Kalume