Kitoben Orphanage

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  Today we made another visit to Kitoben Orphanage.  We did a spontaneous church service.  the children all sang songs and then the Miller family were introduced to give a word.  We each came up with a scripture and bible story to tell the children about how much Jesus loves them.  I was so impressed of how fortunate they are to have "parents" that are raising them in the ways of the Lord.  In America, I told them there are many children whose parents do not pass on this blessing.  These children at Kitoben are being blessed with the treasures of God's Kingdom.


Dining hall and classroom area
Outside of dining hall

The picture below is part of the land that Kitoben owns.  The vision is to build a school house for grades 1-3 along the back corner of the land.  Presently the children are schooling in the dining hall area.  The new building will be made of stone which will be long lasting.  God has put the pieces together for this project to move forward.


We will be able to pay for the entire project with the donations that have come in.  They have purchased the wood for the frame work since we have arrived


Below is their neighbor's land.  they happen to have a stone making business so Kitoben will be able to purchase stone for very little expense as they will be able to transport the stone by wheel barrow.


What a blessing this is to see how God has orchestrated this whole project.  We pray that when we return the child will have a new school house in place.

Thank you again for your prayers and donations- you are truly giving to the poorest of the poor!
Chase and family

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