Our children’s programs had wonderful Christmas programs full of food, music, celebration, and the true meaning of Christmas – in fact at least 13 people were saved through these programs!
Each celebration was unique and reflected the wonderful work of the program. The hope, love, joy and peace of Christmas were shared with many because of you!
In the extremely poor village of Kijabe, Kenya, there lives a crippled widow named Mary. After her husband died of AIDS a few years ago, she struggled to find food. While she suffers from HIV, too, Mary’s greatest challenge is a nerve problem in her legs. She has to use crutches
Ymer grew up feeling invisible, his dreams of education dimmed by discrimination and discouragement. But a spark of hope emerged when he joined tutoring classes, where a simple moment of recognition changed everything. With newfound confidence, letters of encouragement, and the support of a sponsor, Ymer discovered his worth and the power of believing in himself.
By Melanie Kruse Off On a Mission Trip I’ve never been on a mission trip like this. This was the first time we served with Forward Edge and the first time our two daughters had joined us, but that’s not what made it different. On this trip I didn’t cry.
Three Team Members, a piece of cake, and Miss Bonnie It had been three days, and none of us had met Miss Bonnie. “We could see this small shed on the property as we were working, but weren’t sure if someone was actually in there. And then we heard that
12 yrs. old
Entered the program: May 2025
Hannah lives with her father, new stepmother, and three younger siblings in a new three-room metal house with electricity and a cement floor courtesy of the Mama Beth housing project. The home has a well-constructed kitchen and the family uses firewood for cooking. They also have and a good bathroom facility with a pit latrine. Water is retrieved from a neighbor’s borehole that is boiled for drinking.
Hannah's biological mother abandoned the family and her father suffered deep depression for a long time which affected his ability to work. Hannah had to take care of the home and her siblings, as well as go to school. The Mama Beth program has stepped in to help Hannah's family; they will be able to live in this home for three years while they get on their feet.
Hannah's siblings, Laban, John, and Ruth, are also in the Mama Beth program.
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