Baby Boom–October 2015
1 Maternity and Health Care Our newly set up maternity seems to be attracting all of mommies in the area, as we have more and more babies born. What seems to us very basic looks like luxury to the local … Continue reading →
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Back to School–September 2015
1 Back to School 225 kids enrolled in our school this September with a larger number of girls, for which we are very thankful, as girls’ education continues to be a challenge in the DRCongo. New uniforms were given to … Continue reading →
Youth Ministry: Graduation Ceremony–August 2015
Last month, we held another graduation ceremony for the next group of young people who completed the 12 Foundation Stones Bible Course. What was very special about this event, besides being the 4th one since we came to Congo in … Continue reading →
Graduation Day in Kikimi and Library Inauguration–July 2015
1 Graduation Day in Kikimi Celebrating the kids’ efforts throughout the school year was a big event in Kikimi. The whole village was present—parents and teachers of course, but also the village chief and the police inspector. Other guests came, … Continue reading →
Installing Solar Panels and Holding Mini Medical Camp–June 2015
1 Final exams The kids had to travel quite far to take their final exam. We rented a bus for transport and Theo and Florence arranged for them to spend two nights on location in the house of a pastor … Continue reading →
Final Exams Approaching and Teaching Christian Values—May 2015
1 Kikimi School In June, our 6th graders will be taking their final exam to complete their Primary School Education. This year, the exam will last for two days instead of one, and will include an oral exam to check … Continue reading →
Happy Easter!!!–April 2015
“When you pray in full faith, nothing is impossible if you believe. Prayers of faith can overcome limits, boundaries, and impossibilities.” 1 Kikimi School Here are some pics of the kids at school. They are so attentive and eager to … Continue reading →
Translating the “STEPS” Program–March 2015
1 Education 1.1 Preparing for Final Exam: Our class of 6th graders is actively preparing for their final exam, which holds value here in Congo, and all the students registered this month at the Educational District. 1.2 Library: We … Continue reading →
Return of Peace and a New Life Saved–February 2015
Kinshasa suffered severe social unrest and violence in the month of January that took the life of several civilians, and resulted in the main university being closed down and internet/sms communications being shot down until recently. Communication are now slowly … Continue reading →
A library and drinking water for Christmas–January 2015
Here’s a little quote that inspired us for this New Year: “I’d like to add some beauty to life,” said Anne dreamily. “I don’t exactly want to make people know more … though I know that is the noblest ambition … Continue reading →