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February & March 2008 Newsletter Dear Friends and partners, When you beat the olives from your trees, do not go over the branches a second time. Leave what remains for the alien, the fatherless and the widow ( Deut. 24:20). The LORD protects the strangers; He supports the fatherless and the widow, But He thwarts the way of the wicked ( Psalm 146:9) We are grateful to each one of you that responded when we sent an email from Kenya about the situation throughout the country and the need at our orphanage. Some of you responded urgently and went an extra mile calling to encourage us. Special thanks to Amazing Grace Partners and workers in Kenya, Tanzania, USA, Europe and South Africa, Disciples Fellowship International in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center in Warrenton Virginia, Word Sanctuary Outreach in Kinoo-Kenya, United States International University- Kenya, Global Voluntary Development Services, Kameme Radio Fm, K-24 TV, Royal Media House and Text Book Centre in Kenya; for giving me opportunity to minister and share about the orphans, for your fervent prayers, bountiful donations and monetary support for you have rejoiced before the Lord your God, with the fatherless , and the widow who are among you, at the place in which the Lord your God has chosen to make His Name [and His Presence] dwell according to Deut. 16:11 . May the Lord continually show you kindness at the time of need. May He reward your great efforts and rescue you in the time of disaster. Those who are still planning to give, may the Lord bless you mightily as you respond to His awesome call. Our Lord has proved to be our source for provision, strength and encouragement. You are aware that the post election violence has left many children traumatized for witnessing brutality, fighting and bloodshed that was funned by hostility and as a result many were abused, misplacement, separated forever from their parents and precious guardians. It will take great passion to heal and restore the Kenyan child. We have added more children as a result of this violence started the Amazing Grace International School for the vulnerable and children at risk, a Church Amazing Grace International Fellowship has been born and a counseling Center because of this heartlessness (some have been badly wounded, physically and emotionally). We approach you and your friends now to continue supporting this great work through prayer and financial contribution as we prepare to purchase the 2 acres of land available near our children's home to build our own facility and cater for more needy children. Your financial contributions will also help us; · Pay our rent and utility bill · Foodstuff (grains, maize meal, wheat flour, cooking oil, vegetables, fruits, etc) · Furniture (desks, chairs, Beds , cabinets and tables) · Clothes (uniforms, beddings and shoes) · School supplies, Bibles and reading materials for K-7 · Salaries for 16 workers that have volunteered faithfully · Building funds to complete and build · Vehicle for transportation is needed urgently. · Fuel ( cooking gas and charcoal) · Detergents (bathing soap and laundry soap) · Fees (two Primary students in Beauty Kid, two joining form one, one in (Kenya Institute of social work) whose fees is in arrears and one joining Kenyatta University in April 2008 Please pray for these precious Administrators who are professionally and joyfully serving our Lord and King at Amazing Grace Children's Center which has become a place for “ The Amazing Champions .” Mrs Hellen Wamaitha Ngunia our manager who runs the children's home for the orphans and vulnerable children. Together with her husband  Peter Ngunia Ndegwa , they give the parental care to 25 children in residence.  Peter drives when a vehicle is available. They also supervise the matron, cook, a social worker and a person to do all the cleaning especially laundry. Mrs Elizabeth Andambi is our head teacher that oversees the education of our children. She runs the  Amazing Grace International School which has 6 classrooms for the orphans, needy children and 8 teachers. We have children from 2.5 years old to 3rd grade. Our Individualized curriculum is based on Accelerated Christian Education (ACE), ACSI and the ABEKA books. Pastor Dadson Maina our Chaplain oversees the spiritual welfare of the Center and also our Friday and Sunday chapel. He ministers to about 200 souls on Sunday. The members consist of the orphans, staff and the needy children together with their parents. Amazing Blessing for Destiny Connectors Book dedicated to the orphans is available at our Center in Kenya, England, South Africa and USA. Please plan to visit soon and fellowship with us. Our Physical Address: We are Off Kasarani/ Mwiki Road, Near Haco industries. Our Phone: +254-721-701298 or +254-202055080. Any of the three mentioned above will be glad to give you details of our center.  For Tax- deductible donations mail checks to Amazing Grace Int'l Ministries, P.O. Box 3487, Warrenton, VA 20186 USA. You may need the following banking details to send direct to the children's account.  Bank Account Number: 0320190626156 Bank Account Name: Amazing Grace International Bank Name:   Equity Bank Bank Branch: Kariobangi Branch, Nairobi Kenya Swift code from USA: Account No: 36247363 - CITIUS33, Account Name Equity Bank Ltd. Swift Code from Britain: CITIGB2L Lastly join the Kariuki's in preparation for our daughter Synthia's wedding; Our Ebenezer has brought us this far and therefore we rejoice in Him. For details about the Lord's doing and how you can participate please visit Synthia and Marlon's wedding website http://www.synthiandmarlon.weddingwindow.com/index.html Your wise counsel of prayer, encouragement and any support will be highly appreciated We look forward to your favourable response.         Sincerely, Rev. Dr. Grace Kariuki Amazing Grace Int'l Ministries P.O. Box 3487, Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 351-0714 or 540-878-1251 email:info@agracem.org http://www.agracem.org  or Director: Amazing Grace Children's Center-Kasarani Off Kasarani Mwiki Road, near Haco industries P.O. Box 664-00600 Nairobi, Kenya. Tel:  (+254) -20-2055080, or (+254)-721-701298. South Africa's Contacts: Tel: (+27)824367223, or +27763642583 England's Contacts: (+44)1582-563099, or (+44)7946094409 _____________________________________________________________________________ “Finish laying aside all the tithe of your increase in the third year—the year of tithing—and give it to, the…… fatherless , and the widow, so that they may eat within your gates and be filled .” ( Deuteronomy 26:12)     For past issues of our newsletters CLICK HERE