My dear friends, Oscar and Emma, who established and maintain the Happy Choice Ministry in Kenya love to tell others about Jesus. Oscar's greatest joy comes from sharing the gospel with those who do not know our Savior. He ministers to the homeless, the orphans left on the streets, the sick, the widows, those who can't help themselves. He also has a passion for teaching muslim youths about Jesus and has found them to be very willing to listen.
The photo at the top is Oscar with some of his children standing in front of the new Hostel that was built last year. To the right, you can see Oscar and Emma handing out bibles to the students.
On a recent visit to Oscar's little village, Dolores Dotson of This Is Your Season Ministries delivered several bibles for the widows that Emma serves. The bibles were in Swahili, their first language, and what a treasure those bibles were to the women! They had never owned their very own bible. We take so much for granted! These women and the children at the orphanage consider a bible more precious than just about anything they could own.
Timoland, one of the older boys at the orphanage has always stood out in school. One year, one of his teachers even provided money to help with Timoland's tuition because he believed in Timoland and realized what a fine young man he is. Oscar and Emma went to the school to meet with the staff last year, and they took some of the extra bibles that had been provided by Dolores Dotson on her trip. They donated the bibles which were given away as "prizes" to some of the lucky students. Oscar said the children who were awarded the bibles were so happy and grateful. But the sad part was that there were still so many children who wanted a bible, but there were no more to give.
Oscar and Emma decided right then to try and get bibles for the children. Through generous donations, we have been able to send funds for a few bibles in the last several months, but I know Oscar wants to keep this ministry in front of us all, lest we forget. People in Africa are hungry for the Word. When they own a bible, it does not sit on a table gathering dust. The Word of God is a precious treasure to them, and they want to know what God says through His Word.
Personally, I would love to buy a bunch of bibles myself and mail them to Oscar. Being able to go and pick them out, and then package them up and ship them off! That would feel so great! I'd feel like I was really doing something. Unfortunately, the postal service in Kenya isn't very ethical nor trustworthy. Things of value tend to "disappear" when they are sent through the mail, and the intended recipient never gets the package. I certainly wouldn't tell anyone not to send bibles directly, but it is definitely a safer bet to send a money gram or donate through the Lost Orphans website, that way Oscar can purchase the Swahili Bibles himself in Kisumu and cut out the "middle man" at the postal office. = P
If this is a ministry that touches your heart, I hope you will join with Oscar and Emma in their wonderful work. Pray that God will provide lots and lots of Bibles for Oscar and Emma to distribute. I'd love to see this ministry grow so that every child at the orphanage can personally deliver bibles to their individual schools - bibles for every student! You see, in Kenya, the bible is used in schools. Unlike American schools, in Kenya they can still talk about God in the classroom. They just don't have enough bibles for each child to have his own.
As always, I realize there are so many wonderful ministries. I encourage each of you to find a ministry that touches your heart and get involved. It doesn't have to be in Africa or some far away place, it can be right in your own community. You'll know when God is softening your heart to a particular ministry. And if you feel that tug, listen and obey. You will be the one who is blessed the most. I promise.
I covet your prayers for God's provision. He is always faithful and Oscar, Emma and I know how amazing He can be in those provisions. He loves to do good things for His children and He certainly has blessed the Happy Choice Ministry in ways I would never have dreamed. But Oscar and Emma always believed.
There is always a need for food, and tuition costs come around a couple times a year. Right now our goal is to enlist people who are willing to make a monthly contribution towards the support of the children at Happy Choice.
On a recent visit to Oscar's little village, Dolores Dotson of This Is Your Season Ministries delivered several bibles for the widows that Emma serves. The bibles were in Swahili, their first language, and what a treasure those bibles were to the women! They had never owned their very own bible. We take so much for granted! These women and the children at the orphanage consider a bible more precious than just about anything they could own.
Timoland, one of the older boys at the orphanage has always stood out in school. One year, one of his teachers even provided money to help with Timoland's tuition because he believed in Timoland and realized what a fine young man he is. Oscar and Emma went to the school to meet with the staff last year, and they took some of the extra bibles that had been provided by Dolores Dotson on her trip. They donated the bibles which were given away as "prizes" to some of the lucky students. Oscar said the children who were awarded the bibles were so happy and grateful. But the sad part was that there were still so many children who wanted a bible, but there were no more to give.
Oscar and Emma decided right then to try and get bibles for the children. Through generous donations, we have been able to send funds for a few bibles in the last several months, but I know Oscar wants to keep this ministry in front of us all, lest we forget. People in Africa are hungry for the Word. When they own a bible, it does not sit on a table gathering dust. The Word of God is a precious treasure to them, and they want to know what God says through His Word.
Personally, I would love to buy a bunch of bibles myself and mail them to Oscar. Being able to go and pick them out, and then package them up and ship them off! That would feel so great! I'd feel like I was really doing something. Unfortunately, the postal service in Kenya isn't very ethical nor trustworthy. Things of value tend to "disappear" when they are sent through the mail, and the intended recipient never gets the package. I certainly wouldn't tell anyone not to send bibles directly, but it is definitely a safer bet to send a money gram or donate through the Lost Orphans website, that way Oscar can purchase the Swahili Bibles himself in Kisumu and cut out the "middle man" at the postal office. = P
If this is a ministry that touches your heart, I hope you will join with Oscar and Emma in their wonderful work. Pray that God will provide lots and lots of Bibles for Oscar and Emma to distribute. I'd love to see this ministry grow so that every child at the orphanage can personally deliver bibles to their individual schools - bibles for every student! You see, in Kenya, the bible is used in schools. Unlike American schools, in Kenya they can still talk about God in the classroom. They just don't have enough bibles for each child to have his own.
As always, I realize there are so many wonderful ministries. I encourage each of you to find a ministry that touches your heart and get involved. It doesn't have to be in Africa or some far away place, it can be right in your own community. You'll know when God is softening your heart to a particular ministry. And if you feel that tug, listen and obey. You will be the one who is blessed the most. I promise.
I covet your prayers for God's provision. He is always faithful and Oscar, Emma and I know how amazing He can be in those provisions. He loves to do good things for His children and He certainly has blessed the Happy Choice Ministry in ways I would never have dreamed. But Oscar and Emma always believed.
There is always a need for food, and tuition costs come around a couple times a year. Right now our goal is to enlist people who are willing to make a monthly contribution towards the support of the children at Happy Choice.
At present, there are 12 children and we've had a couple of families who have each already committed to support a child for $33 per month. But no donation is too small. Like Oscar said in his letter below, even if it's just a tube of toothpaste each month, it helps. My prayer is that we will be able to find support for every child in Oscar's care. That would provide plenty of food each month, and even a few extras, like medical needs that might arise.
Happy Choice is a small orphanage. Because it's small, it may not seem as important as some of the larger orphan ministries. But let me tell you this. There are 12 children who have come to believe in God because of a man who reached out to each of them, one child at a time. And these 12 children are just the ones who live at the centre. Oscar provides food and assistance to needy children in his village, and homeless children he finds on the streets of Kisumu and Nairobi - when he is able. If Oscar had the means, his orphanage would be huge! He loves these children as his own and cannot bear to see a child left alone on the streets.
If you would like to make a difference in the life of one child, I don't think there is a more worthy ministry than Happy Choice. And they need our help.
Tax deductable donations can be made at http://www.lostorphans.com/ - please be sure to select "Happy Choice - Kenya" from the drop down menu on the Africa page. You can choose to donate once, monthly or quarterly. Any donation is greatly appreciated as are your prayers.
A letter from Oscar Odhiambo Nyangwesoh of Happy Choice Ministries in Kenya, my dear friend:
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Praise God,
A letter from Oscar Odhiambo Nyangwesoh of Happy Choice Ministries in Kenya, my dear friend:
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Praise God,
I thank God for you and i thank Him for your families but mostly i thank Him for all his willing vessels who are serving him. God all along used faithful and honest servants .Throughout the Bible God used all kinds of people from all walks of life, but remember not brimming vessels.
God is still using men for his work, and i have been asked by many people ,what can I do? God is still appointing his people from all positions in life, to help in different areas, so his work can go on .
I do remember when we started the Bible donation Programme for schools and villages with my wife ,it was a real soul winning activity since wherever we went God was with us and many people were turning back to him ,Glory be to God! But am still praying that may God fill the pockets of His people to enable us give out these Bibles. Many people are requesting for the Bibles and even many schools are requesting for the Bibles .
God can use you in things that you may not see as very important but they mean a lot in his Kingdom, by just missing a meal and donating one Bible is enough to make God change your life forever .The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow.
God is still using men for his work, and i have been asked by many people ,what can I do? God is still appointing his people from all positions in life, to help in different areas, so his work can go on .
I do remember when we started the Bible donation Programme for schools and villages with my wife ,it was a real soul winning activity since wherever we went God was with us and many people were turning back to him ,Glory be to God! But am still praying that may God fill the pockets of His people to enable us give out these Bibles. Many people are requesting for the Bibles and even many schools are requesting for the Bibles .
God can use you in things that you may not see as very important but they mean a lot in his Kingdom, by just missing a meal and donating one Bible is enough to make God change your life forever .The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow.
Henry Drummond said,''There is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving .The test of generosity is not necessarily how much you give but how much you have left.
My friends am giving you a test, can you please learn how God used these people and what they become?
1.Matthew.
1.Matthew.
2.Gideon.
3.Jacob.
4.Deborah.
5 .Moses.
6.Jeremiah
7.Aaron.
8.Nicodemus.
9.David.
10.Hosea.
11.Joseph.
12.Esther.
13.Elijah.
14.Joshua.
15.James.
16.John.
17.Abraham.
18.John the baptist.
19.Mary .
20.Nehemiah.
21.Shadrach,Meshack and Abednego.
22.Hezekiah
23.Isaiah.
24.Paul.
God can use anyone of us.
God can use you in a very small way by just buying even one tooth paste per month for one orphan for a year and this is enough to change your story .You may or someone can say, "just a toothpaste?" but it may mean more than giving out a million dollars out of pride, since you may give it out cheerfully and quickly, and that is what our heavenly father wants and blesses.
God can use anyone of us.
God can use you in a very small way by just buying even one tooth paste per month for one orphan for a year and this is enough to change your story .You may or someone can say, "just a toothpaste?" but it may mean more than giving out a million dollars out of pride, since you may give it out cheerfully and quickly, and that is what our heavenly father wants and blesses.
Am praying that He should use his people as vessels in different fields for His Glory.
Kindly forward this to some of our friends,
Thanks and be blessed.
Son,Oscar.
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