Operation Kenya
August 7, 2009
We are just about to wrap up our second week here and Sophie and Olivia have come up with their own project. The have recruited a few other missionary girls and formed Operation Kenya. Last year they were able to pay off a large bill for a small orphan boy who had been burned in a fire and was being raised by his Grandmother. Paul had cared for him and even their modest bill here at the mission hospital was far more than they would be able to pay. The girls earned enough money through baking to pay that bill. This year they have a goal to help five patients with their bill. They hope to put the money into The Needy Patient Fund at the hospital and find five families who cannot afford their care.
The girls baked and wrapped up their cookies and bars on Wednesday. Yesterday, with a wagon in tow, they went around to missionaries and visitors passing out treats for a donation to the fund. In just a few short hours they were sold out. Their plan is to do this once a week for the next few months until they have reached their goal.
The girls also have spread the word they would like to help with chores or babysitting while we are here also. I am so proud of them for being creative and looking for ways to be a blessing. Many wives of the physicians cannot get out into the community or help at the hospital because they have younger children so I know this will be help be a great help.
Here are a few pics of Operation Kenya. Jackson even contributed when he bought up some of the treats himself and then shared with some local children.
Please continue to pray for us. Georgia and I will be going out to the villages with Community Health on Monday and we all will be visiting one of the orphanages next week.
~Jennifer
Dr Paul:
It is great to see your updates from Kenya. Kathy and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers. May the Lord bless you and your family in a supernatural way as you are the sevring others. You are truly extending the hands and feet of Jesus.
Kevin & Kathy
That is so awesome. You’ve raised a beautiful godfearing family. Your in our prayers every night.
Be Blessed Always,
Lewis Family
May God continue to richly bless you in your mission work in Kenya. It is good to see positive work amidst these tough economic times. Prayers and blessing always,
Caroline
Hi, I live in Tampa, Fl, I got married in Mombasa, Kenay to a wonderful Kenyan man, Noel (like the hymn). We were reading your blog and was happy to the mission work being done by your family in my husband’s native country. He has only been in the States for a year and 2 mos…..We married while I was in Mombasa doing missions in the hospitals, praying with the sick, feeding/clothing the poor and visiting Orphanages. Mombasa is a HUGE Muslim community. I pray you will be lead to visit all of Kenya and perhaps return to continue the work of the Lord. Thank you for what you are doing in the name of Jesus.
Noel & Nikki
Praying for you!! WOW, do you know what legacy you are forming for this kids. . . your kids, so inspiring!!
Again, we are so proud of ya’ll. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Good job!! I feel so much guilty to sit here and watch all the hardworking u and ur family are doing out there! I wish I cud do something!
God bless you,
GoodNews
Thanks for the good work you are doing.I would like to voluniteer and work with you at the hospital
Dr. Osteen, thank you for the work of the ministry you do in Kenya. You’re true believers indeed. Jesus commanded us to go make desciples of all nations. Thank you for your obedience. Kenya is my country and my country men thank you.
God love you forever.
God bless your family Paul osteen, I was watching your mum today and she talked about your family being in Kenya, I will be praying for your family and the people in Kenya I ask god to protect your family
hi,
Next time you are Kenya,plsssss drop me a line i would like to volunteer and work with yiu,i have been watching you on TV and you guys rock.
See you then.
Hi Paul!
I was so moved by your works and the message i listened to in church today, i had to let you know that I was moved to tears and you have challenged me to do more for others. I am Kenyan living in the states and the next time you go on a mission, i would like to volunteer some time as well.
God bless you and your family!
Thank God for Dr Paul Osteen and the likes of him, who leave their comfort zone to minister to the poor and needy. God bless you richly as you answer His call on your life.