Rooted, Growing, Thriving | 扎根，成长，兴旺

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

Those of you who have traveled to Kenya or sponsored a child through our ministry partner, Kenya's Kids, may recognize this verse at once – it is the promise verse etched into the heart of their mission. For over 20 years, they have worked to “provide care for the forgotten children of Kenya by meeting their physical, emotional, and educational needs while sharing the love of God with them.” 

The kids at both Kathonzweni and Mbooni homes are happy, healthy, and growing in every way that matters. The children’s homes have never looked better, and much of the credit belongs to the local leadership. Rev. Joshua Kioko and Elijah Mwanthi are outstanding managers whose dedication shows in every corner of these homes. Many recent improvements were accomplished by the staff and children themselves, a wonderful sign of ownership and stewardship taking root on the ground.
   
For years, supporters have prayed for clean water and proper sanitation. Those prayers are being answered: Mbooni's long-awaited bathroom and shower facility is nearly complete, with a modern plumbing system that recycles wastewater into clean water for irrigation.  Kathonzweni is growing more self-sufficient through income-generating projects — greenhouse farming, poultry, and dairy. Solar power is running well, and new guest houses at both homes are nearly finished. We are grateful for all who support the Kenya children's ministry, and we hope that in the not-too-distant future, you will be able to witness firsthand the wonderful works God is doing there.

“我所怀的意念是赐平安的意念，不是降灾祸的意念，要叫你们末后有指望。”——耶利米书 29:11

你们当中曾前往肯尼亚宣教或通过我们的事工伙伴Kenya’s Kids 资助儿童的弟兄姐妹，想必对这节经文并不陌生——这正是他们事工使命的核心应许。二十多年来，Kenya’s Kids 致力于"为肯尼亚被遗忘孩子们提供关怀，满足他们身心灵与教育需求的同时，并与他们分享上帝的爱。"

Kathonzweni 和 Mbooni 这两个儿童之家的孩子们都快乐、健康，在各方面都在茁壮成长。儿童之家从未有过如此美好的状态，这在很大程度上要归功于当地的负责人： Joshua Kioko牧师和Elijah Mwanthi，他们是出色的管理者，对工作的投入体现在这两个家园的每一个角落。许多近期的改善工作都是由员工和孩子们自己完成的，这是当地主人翁意识与管理责任感扎根生长的美好见证。

多年来，许多人一直为儿童之家能够拥有洁净水源和卫生设施祷告。那些祷告得到了应允：Mbooni 儿童之家期待已久的浴室与淋浴设施已近竣工，配备现代管道系统，可将污水循环处理为灌溉用水。  Kathonzweni则通过温室种植、家禽养殖和乳业等创收项目，逐步实现自给自足。太阳能系统运行良好，两处儿童之家的新客房也接近竣工。我们为资助肯尼亚儿童事工的弟兄姐妹感恩，希望不久的将来，你们能亲眼见证上帝在那里的奇妙作为。