... part of the family of God

Imagine -- not knowing who you are or where you came from…

He took a little child and had him stand among them.  Taking him in His arms, He said to them, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the One who sent me.” Mark 9:36-37

Today is the day! The members of the English service, along with the youth of Mwimuto Baptist Church are going to Vijiji (Vee-gee-gee) Children’s Home and excitement is high.  Vijiji, located in the town of Mwimuto, is a ten minute walk from the church, so we will be “footing it”.


Cornmeal, fat (lard), biscuits (cookies), and a big bottle of dilute-able fruit drink are bought with the contributions which were given earlier. A soccer ball, balloons and a few smaller balls are brought to give the children along with a loaf of sweet bread and two big bags of caramel popcorn which will be consumed at the event.



Twenty-three orphans currently reside in the home. Out of those, only five have documentation and known family living somewhere in Kenya; the others, most of whom don’t even have birth certificates, have no one to call family.

Institutions such as this one are springing up all over Africa – a witness to the foothold of Satan in society today, for in Africa, family is or was of the uppermost importance. Knowing who you are and where you are from, to what tribe you belong, your home village, this was your identity, your history. But the moral fiber of society is disintegrating resulting in children being thrown away, left in a basket on the doorstep of society – without even a written note.



Undaunted, these children still have hopes and dreams.

Stella, pictured on the left, wants to be a musician.  She has talent and the personality which is evident at her young age.

Meet Ester. She is ten years old and in the 4th grade.  She likes Science and Math.  Good for her!  She is learning about crops in Science and the home is a good learning ground as they have their own garden in which they grow maize, beans, tomatoes and greens.

Here are Gordon and Arnold. Gordon is sitting in front. He is seven years old and in the 2nd grade.   Arnold, sitting behind, is 11 years old and in the 5th grade. Both boys love football (soccer).  They were especially thrilled to see that the home was given a soccer ball today.  Now they have something to play with.



Each child, while they may not have a history, has a future.  Each one has potential; each one could have a room in God’s mansion.

Join us in praying for the orphans living at Vijiji Children’s Home.

Pray that God would send His messengers to minister to these children teaching them about the kingdom of heaven.

Pray that these young ones would realize that even though they may have no earthly family, they can be a child of the living God and a member of the family of God if they trust in Christ alone.