1. Kirathino Presbyterian Church – BBI voted to send money to the Kirathino Presbyterian Church, Ndathi to purchase a public address/sound system. We received the request from Esther Gathiga who wrote,” My church seriously needs a public address system. We for now can not hold the youth in our church and a herd with no calves has no future.”
2. Carpentry School – BBI has contributed to the start up of a carpentry school. Peter and James, who are members of the Deliverance Church and in the carpentry business, will teach skills to teenagers. Pastor Joseph said of the proposal for the school, “I therefore wish to highly recommend the proposal for it will be of great help to the youth in the community and also create job opportunities to others. Those are the kinds of skills they need for empowerment. I will also be very much willing to see such a school succeed.”
3. Deliverance Church Crusades, 2011 – BBI contributed to the support of crusades in April and August. Pastor Joseph wrote, “We have been having a series of teachings and preachings from different parts of this country (Kenyans preaching and teaching Kenyans). which has brought changes in the lives of many. Souls came to the Lord, more than 500 people at each medical fair received free medical screening and treatment (Kenyan health personnel taking care of Kenyans in need jointly supported by members of Deliverance Church and BBI), and hundreds of people were ministered to through the Word of God.”
4. Jocelyn Macharia – Jocelyn writes to TNAP and BBI:
“Greetings. My Base group was selected by the professor to be visited by new Masters’ students to learn how to form Base groups and sustain them.“ She is now writing her dissertation (or thesis). Jocelyn finished her course work with a distinction. The research topic is “Factors Influencing the Spread of HIV Infection Among the Youth 15-24 Years. A Case Study of Three Youth Groups in Otghaya, Nyeri, South District. Way to go Jocelyn!!!!
5. Eleanor Campbell, 2011 – Eleanor Campbell was supported through BBI to visit Ndathi from June-August, 2011. She was instrumental in establishing the Kabaru Community Library. Plus she coordinated all of the activities for BBI in Ndathi. She is well loved by her Kenyan friends and all of us who have had the pleasure of working with her through BBI. Eleanor will soon leave for Liberia through the support of Samaritan Purse. Another good job Eleanor. Thank you.
(Please see Eleanor’s personal letter posted separately.)
6. Kabaru Community Library – Please visit our Photos Page to view the newest photo album documenting the new library and the immediate response of the local children. The photos document the transformation of an existing 10 × 20 structure in the Kaburu’s compound. Peter and James of the carpentry school did the hefty lifting (literally) of the building and moved it nearer to the front gate. The photos show the progression from a few children the first few days to overflowing with children within one week. Esther wrote,” I have visited the library. It’s wonderful. A real treasure to our children and the entire community. Eleanor has included some of the books I love… e.g. WHERE THERE IS NO DOCTOR, SOLVING IRRIGATION PUZZLES and WHERE THERE IS NO VET FOR ANIMALS.” Good job Eleanor and Anne and all involved.
7. Eustace Kamunya – We are so sad to announce that at the end of December 2010, Eustace Kamunya died suddenly of a heart attack. We continue to grieve for our loss of this wonderful loving Christian man. As Rosemary and her family work to put their lives in order without their beloved Eustace, we at BBI wait to continue our active support.