STARTING THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2015

Living in Kenya is such a delightful adventure. Not without its’ challenges but worth every minute of the difficulties we face daily. We’ve spent the past year adjusting to life in this foreign country. Learning ways to help without hindering is not easy. But we can truly say enabling destitute people to rise above their circumstances by encouraging them to do all they can do first, gives us a place to help.

Each morning I walk a couple of blocks to the sewing school and primary school to check on things. 

As I go out my gate I see so many children playing in the streets while their peers, who are better off than them, are in school learning reading, writing and math as well as life skills. I want to scoop them all up and bring them to our school, StoneHouse Academy. Over the past two years, I’ve watched so many unhappy kids, desperate for more than the poverty has to offer them. Given an opportunity to attend school, they begin to glow with smiles on their faces. When we walk into the school grounds we are welcomed by laughing, running children hugging and loving on us with grateful hearts. Their parents are happy because now they can feed their families with their meager earnings. Many times parents or family will forego a good meal so they can save the money for school fees. Many of these children are orphans being cared for by relatives usually grandparents, aunts or uncles.

Here's what one of them has to say:

[My name is Joseph and I am 6 years old. My father died of HIV-AIDS and my mother abandoned me when she realized that she was sick. I now live with my grandparents and they are too old to support me. I wish to get a sponsor who will support me with my education so that I can complete schooling. 
I hope you will consider me. 
Thank you and may God bless you. 
Yours, Joseph]

Last year was an exciting and changing year for StoneHouse Academy. We were able to improve the facility by moving to a larger place. The children have room for recreation and better classrooms.

Now we’re at the start of the new school year beginning on January 6^th, 2015. School starts with nursery class to kindergarten when the students proudly graduate to primary classes – grade 1-5. 

This year we’ve added another class for 6^th grade and will continue to add a class each year as we’re able.

Because of you, who have faithfully helped by supporting our school and the students, life is changing for many in the slums of Ponda Mali.

Please consider becoming a part of this ministry. For $80 each term – 3 times a year – you can send a child to school where they will get an education and two hot meals a day.

Student have his morning Porridge

These are just a few of the many children awaiting a sponsor:

KIBAKI – 2^nd grade - is an orphan being raised by his grandparents. He is a muslim and is hearing the gospel everyday at school.

JOSEPH – 1^st grade - his father died with HIV- AIDS. Since the mother is also sick she went away to spare her son seeing her sick and dying. He lives with his grandparents who also live in poverty.

CELINE – 3^rd grade - is an orphan being raised by her uncle who is a pastor with StoneHouse Ministries International.

TELISIA –4^th Grade -  is a very bright young girl. She is an orphan living with her grandparents. She’s behind in her grade level simply because her grandparents haven’t been able to pay school fees.

 

STELLA – 5th grade – is one of two daughters of a single mom. Her mother works very hard as the caretaker of StoneHouse Fellowship and also teaches the children bible class at the school, StoneHouse Academy.

Thankfully, your Missionaries in Kenya,

David and Cynthia Taylor

StoneHouse Ministries International

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Helping children who would otherwise not get even a primary education is our goal with the L.E.A.R.N. program. 

We’re able to connect people who want to make a difference and can by giving financial help.

We’re starting the second term of this school year 
with sixteen students. They’re all so grateful.

Here’s some of the letters they wrote to their 

sponsors:

Godfrey

Miriam

    Miraim has two sisters 

who also need sponsors. 

Lynne

Maina Emmanuel

Jimmy

Sammy

We have many children waiting for a sponsor. If 


you want to help by donating or sponsoring a child


please contact me by email, Cynthia Taylor, at:  

 haviylah@gmail.com

StoneHouse Ministires International

"The Children are our Future"

Your Kenya Missionaries,

David and Cynthia Taylor

NEW SHOES AND UNIFORMS AT STONEHOUSEACADEMY!

Let’s take a peek at what’s happening at 

StoneHouse Academy today.

We have noticed that some of the students need shoes and uniforms badly. These kids are so happy to be able to go to school no matter the conditions they are living in.

They came in their rags and torn up shoes and we had a big surprise for them. With the generous gifts from our L.E.A.R.N. sponsors we were able to buy new shoes and uniforms for the most needy children.

Wow! They were so happy!

Beatrice and her husband, James, are the founders of the school. She really loves these kids and wants to see them grow.

Let's take a look at our teachers and our classrooms. 

Our teachers work tirelessly every day.

As you can see not all of the children have been able to buy their 

new uniforms yet. You can help with a one time donation. 

We will give to those who are most in need and unable to get uniforms.

Only $15 will buy a complete class uniform.

And/or $15 for a sports uniform.

So be an Angel.....You can easily donate by clicking on the 

DONATE button at the top left side of this page and specify what you would like to contribute to. 

Thank you for all you do to make StoneHouse Academy and L.E.A.R.N.  a success in helping the helpless here in Nakuru, Kenya.

Your missionaries,

Cynthia and David

STONEHOUSE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL