A Visit to Naomi's Village

On my first day in Kenya, Henry Okumu and I headed off to the Rift Valley to visit a ministry to orphans. Naomi's Village is located just outside Maai Mahiu and is home to 50 orphans and underprivileged children. We spent two hours touring the facility and listening to the vision of the ministry through the founders, Bob and Julie Mendonsa. I had met the Mendonsa's a time or two at Coram Deo Academy when I was the Athletic Director there. I found out later that we attended church together at the Village Church.

Bob and Julie Mendonsa (In the middle is their daughter-Emily)

Hearing the stories they told of rescued children was amazing and I could only imagine what God has planned for those children. The Mendonsa's believe these children can be future leaders in Kenya and their hope is that they grow up to serve the Lord and to have an impact on other orphans by fighting the battle to eliminate poverty in rural Kenya.  It is a lofty undertaking, but as Bob told me "It's not about winning, it's about the fight. The fight to eradicate poverty may never be won, but it is worth all our energy to try". If you would like to learn more about this fantastic ministry please check out their website at http://naomisvillage.org/. You will not regret the time spent reading about God's work at Naomi's Village.

May God bless Mendonsa's and their faithful staff for their service to the Lord.

Onward for Christ,

Donnie Brake
President