Since 2007, St. Matthew’s parishioners have been sponsoring orphans in Rongo, Kenya. Read the articles below for more information.
The St. Matthew’s congregation has taken the children at the Ebenezer Orphanage to heart, and what has happened is nothing short of amazing. Please give generously this March to continue that support. DETAILS
The following letter came from Daniel and Damaris Ochieng, who run the Ebenezer Orphanage in Rongo, Kenya, supported by outreach funds from St. Matthew’s. MORE ABOUT THIS OUTREACH
Dear Friends,
We have received the result for Grade 12 and the tailoring class… all have passed!
In the tailoring class … DETAILS
Daniel Ochieng, the shepherd we support, wishes to make this gift to the orphans in his care. After providing food, clean water, clothing and appropriate shelter for many children, Daniel is working to improve their educational opportunities.
In June 2007 a group of St. Matthew’s parishioners traveled to Rongo, Kenya to help construct a dorm for the boys at the orphanage there, install a water purification system and other things. Since then, St. Matthew’s has been sponsoring orphans in Rongo.
The Kenya Kids are our adopted group … DETAILS
Daniel and Damaris will be at our 5p Service Oct. 11. Click for full schedule of events Oct 11-18. DETAILS
The annual Kenya Kids @ Rongo Fund Drive begins Sunday, Jan. 18. DETAILS
March, 2014 — One of our Kenya Kids was killed by a car. ‘The other children who were with her are traumatized; they need prayers and counseling,’ writes Daniel Ochieng. DETAILS
Our goals for 2014 include support for almost 70 orphans averaging $600 per child, or about $38,000. DETAILS
