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HOPE NEWSLETTER
PEFA MATUMAINI REHABILITATION CENTRE
REACHING OUT TO THOSE IN NEED
Please pray for the unrest that is steadily escalating in
Kenya. Pray that God will intervene and that peace will
prevail. Despite the unrest we are very grateful to God for
being with us in every step of our journey. We have seen him
lighting our path and being a strong tower. It has been a month full
of activities – Birthday celebrations, Day of the African child,
conflict resolution meeting, Board of Governors meeting, new
children intake
Newsletter June, 2014
HOSPITAL VISITS
This month had its own share of challenges
especially with Sisco being on and off due to his
medical imbalances. We had to rush him to
hospital on 4 different occasions
Amos and Leonida also had to see a doctor both
two times.
Sarah, Collins, Samson, Mary, Irene and Emmanuel
were also taken ill. (It is the beginning of the cold
season)
Charles, Margaret and Sisco attended psychiatric
clinic in Nakuru Provincial General Hospital
Thanks God that none was admitted to the
hospital
ANITA LEE IS BACK
Early this month, Anita Lee a retired
occupational therapist volunteer from
Cardiff UK visited us again. We were afraid
that we had over worked her when she was
last here, but Anita had some unfinished
business to do. Anita is working closely
with the Hostel Manager and Social
workers in imparting her skills so that they
can continue when she is not here. Anita
has started some very meaningful
interventions with some cases that had
been termed as cold cases.
God bless you Anita and thank you for
giving of yourself.
Amos
Charles, Sisco, Margaret &
Jeridah ( Hostel Manager)
NEW CALF
This month we were
blessed with one
more calf. We bless
the Lord for the
multiplication of our
livestock.
ROSE’ BIRTHDAY PARTY
The month started off with the celebration of
Rose Akinyi’s birthday here at the Centre.
Rose’ sponsor sponsored the party. Rose was very
happy and all the children enjoyed the day.
BOREHOLE REPAIR
We called in the borehole specialists Davis & Shirtliff to
check our borehole system. This was a three day
operation which translated to there being no water for
the Centre and community since the pump had to be
lifted from the borehole and taken to Nakuru by the
technicians. We send out the short notice time to the
community.
All of the residents took it nicely except for sister Ruth
who was worried as to what Charles’ cows would drink.
New pipes that
were installed
back into the
borehole
CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
Our children are being encouraged to be involved in
various activities; playing, eating working in the
yard, Bible studies, drama, singing, art, physical
walking around the centre and many others. We
thank God for our committed staff.
New Children
The centre took in seven new children who are orphans living with their grandmothers. The children are badly in need of
medical attention and nutrition. For now, they come for lunch at the Centre.
Michael Kaguchia
Michael is 15years, in class
seven and orphaned. He has
an older brother who
dropped out of school.
They live with their grand
mother who is a peasant
farmer.
in life. He has no sponsorship.
Jane Wanjiku
Edwin Wanjala
Jane is 10 years and in
class two. She is the last
born in a family of four.
She lives with her
grandmother. Her mother
died and their father
abandoned them.
She has no sponsorship.
Edwin is 13 years and in
class 6. He is an orphan
living with his
grandmother. He is the
last born in a family of 3.
He has no sponsorship
Mercy Nyambura
Mercy is 12 years , in class
seven and orphaned. she
is the 2nd born in a family
of 7 children. She lives
with her grandmother.
She has no sponsorship
Anthony Kiarie
Anthony is 14 years and in
class five. He is second born
in a family of 7 orphaned
children. He lives with his
grandmother. He has no
sponsorship.
Lucy Wangui
Lucy is 13 years and in class
seven. He is second born in a
family of 2. Lucy is orphaned
and lives with his
grandmother.
She has no sponsorship.
Mary Rachael
Rachael is 13 years . She is the
second born in a family of 4.
Rachael is orphaned and lives
with grandmother.
She has no sponsorship.
The ceremony is an annual event in memory of the killing of the 500 children in South Africa in 1976 by the police during the
apartheid regime, when they were demonstrating against the use of Afrikaana language instead of the local language in schools.
They were also against the quality of education which was offered to them.
This year’s theme was ‘A child free, friendly and quality Education for all children in Africa’.
The function which is an annual event on that falls 16 th of June, was this year held at the Centre, the chief guest of honour was Hon.
H.M. Nyaga, the Senior Principal Magistrate - Molo Law Courts.
Every Charitable Children Institution in Molo sub county was represented, representative from government offices and the children
department were also present.
Our parents visiting day was adjusted to this day, so that the parents would participate and interact with government officers.
Our children did a skit on the lack of equal, quality and friendly education for the disabled. The children and staff sung the song, ‘We
are world, we are the children, we are the ones who make a brighter day so lets start giving……….’
The chief guest helped serve the children the cake.
Chief guest of honour,
the Senior Principal
Magistrate Molo Law
courts Hon. H. M Nyaga
addressing the attendees
The Centre baked, iced and
decorated a 16cup flour cake
with the map of Africa
inscribe “our dreams are
valid’, that was cut by the
chief guest together with
one of our children Lucy
Wangui and served to all
those who were present.
The guest of honour
personally served our
children the cake
The occasion had over 600 people in attendance both children and adults.
Issues on child labour, child negligence, child education, child protection amongst other issues touching on
children’s rights were addressed.
Apart from the cake
there was food for
everyone present
AN ATTEMPT TO IRON OUT DIFFERENCES & DEFINE
ROLES IN THE CENTRE
The PEFA Regional overseer Bishop Harrison Mwangi who is
also a PEFA MRC BOG member convened a meeting at the
PEFA Regional office in Nakuru, for Rev. David Sagwa, Pastor
Washington Kahura , Mr. Peter Langat and Rev. Florence
Habwe. The meeting was an attempt to address the historical
rumour mongering, wrangling, bickering, constant bad
mouthing, back stubbing, discussing of the Centre matters
outside the Centre to the Matumaini community etc
It was also an attempt to define out roles and who has the
authority to speak on behalf of the Centre
MATUMAINI VISITORS
Chris Saunders of Amani orphanage in Nyanza, Matt
Stevens, his wife Debbie stevens, daughter Amy
together with David Ngetich of Arise & Shine visited us
at the Centre.
We had a good fellowship and dinner.
CENTRE DIRECTOR HOLDS A WEEKLY STAFF
MEETING
All staff members and volunteer Anita were present
JERIDAH WEDS
PAUL LINDOEWOOD –
from Wales UK, paid the Centre an
impromptu visit.
Our Hostel manager Jeridah is
getting married traditionally ,
at end of this month .
Wondered why a traditional
marriage???
PEFA MRC BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
Present in the meeting were, Bishop Harrison Mwangi,
Rev. David Sagwa, Rev. Richard Towett. St. Ruth Scott
Kellie, Mr. Peter Langat and Rev. Florence Habwe
THANKS GIVING
Good Health: To God for the good health
and safe keeping of the children . ( with the
new diet that the director introduced, we
have seen a tremendous improvement in
Mary Bosibori the HIV girl).
Safety & Security: To God for favour,
safety and security in the Centre despite
hostility around us.
Walkways: To God for half of the Centre’s
pathway that has been done.
Food: For the continued donation of food.
This Month we received from Mr. & Mrs.
Tom Makale and Mr. & Mrs Dave
Thank God for all our sponsors and
donors.
Solar panel: To God that we have so far
received £530. A journey of 1000miles
begins with a mile. We will get there.
Habk 2:3 “--The vision awaits its time –It
will not lie. –If it seam slow, wait for it; it
will surely come, it will not delay”)
PRAYER POINTS
Pray that we obtain Centre’s renewal of
Registration.
Please pray for the health of the children and
God’s guidance and protection.
Keep praying for provision of food, food
production in our farm plots and a fruit diet.
Please pray for the provision of 30 towels and
30 wash cloths/face tovwels
Keep praying for our staff for the current ones
and for the ones that we still need to hire. That
the Lord may send committed staff, their salaries
.
We need volunteers in all fields. Pray that the
Lord will touch you to become a volunteer.
Please pray for the completion of the paving of
the mud walk ways and building of boys’
dormitory.
For a perimeter stone wall fence for security
Provision of solar panels as alternative source of
energy to electricity
For the Centre’s 4WD 32 Sitter van
PEFA Matumaini Rehabilitation Centre
P.O. Box 62, Molo, 20106 Kenya
Mob: +254 (0)20 2439007 (Office hours only)
Email: [email protected]
Website-pefamatumainin.org