Newsletter June 2022

Dear Hungry4Him Family,                                                                                  

It has been awhile since we have written a newsletter and please accept our sincere apologies on that.  Honestly, we were trying to have one of our supported children write one but was not able to get one at this time. We will try again since we think hearing from them would be a great point of view to see how they see things.

When the children are in eighth grade, they know their time is limited and they might not be able to go to high school. In order to go they must raise funds to do that. The schools in Kenya are not free and many times the children need sponsors to be able to go. Sadly, many do not go to high school and end back on the streets to raise money to go back to school but many never do since they are struggling just to live day to day.

The high school at Benard’s Vision is about to open and we are so excited for that!  The children at the school are excited to see that hope clearly in view.  This brings so much hope for them to have that high school as the finish 8th grade it brings hope for the future.

It is hard to believe it was only a dream in 2017. The pastor who started the school, Bernard, had a desire to build a high school on the current property of Bernard’s Vision School, to give those children hope by continuing their education. In order to do that he needed to buy land near the school. Trying to get all the property needed per the government requirements for a high school was the start of it all. That was again, only the first step but there was more to do. So many obstacles stood in the way, but the Lord started to open the doors for the land and he was able to buy it and started to build the high school. Many other obstacles came but each one removed. Little by little, each part was completed, as the money came in, until it was completed. We look forward to it holding many 9th – 12th graders. 

The children are trying so hard to live and the simplest task there is not easy. They do not have enough food to fill their bellies, they must share books together in class since they do not have enough to have their own. Many of these children live at the school since they are orphans, some have families but it may not be the best situation for them. Even though the circumstances are hard these children thrive and do so well on their tests, and finished very strong this year. They ranked very high in the Kenya school system.

Regardless of their struggle, these precious children are happy, and do believe in the Lord, and believe they have a future.  If you ask them what they want to be when they grow up, they will tell you many different occupations, from a police officer, a teacher, a doctor, etc. The Lord has a plan for them. These children are precious to the Lord.

We are so grateful to our sponsors who have given to the children, and pray the Lord will bless you and your family. 

Blessing

Barb Roithner and the Hungry4Him Board

Newsletter October 2021

Dear Hungry4Him Family,

I clearly remember my first trip to Kenya, in 2017, the sights, the sounds, and those precious children. The children that are trying so hard to live and the simplest task there is not easy. They do not have enough food to fill their bellies, they must share books together in class since they do not have enough to have their own. Many of these children live at the school since they are orphans, some have families but it may not be the best situation for them. 

Sometimes when they first come to school, they need to learn the basics and not just school, but how to clean themselves like learning how to take a shower, and how to use the bathroom. Those are things we take for granted and teach our children to do.  Regardless of their struggle, these precious children are happy, and do believe in the Lord, and believe they have a future.  If you ask them what they want to be when they grow up, they will tell you many different occupations, from a police officer, a teacher, a doctor, etc. The Lord has a plan for them. These children are precious to the Lord. As I think about these children, they are precious to me, and I have had the opportunity to pray over them. The memories I have of Kenya are deeply embedded in me, and hold a special place in my life, that to this day changed me forever. They are not children that I don’t personally know, they have deeply touched me in the depth of my soul, this is from the Lord, so when I talk about them, I really feel their burdens, and struggles and my love for them is real I’m not writing facts but people’s lives, they do really matter to the Lord. 

When the children are in eighth grade, they know thier time is limited and they might not be able to go to high school. In order to go they must raise funds to do that. The schools in Kenya are not free and many times the children need sponsors to be able to go. Sadly, many do not go to high school and end back on the streets to raise money to go back to school but many never do since they are struggling just to live day to day.

In 2017 at Bernard’s Vision School, the pastor who started the school, Bernard, had a desire to build a high school on the current property of Bernard’s Vision School, to give those children hope by continuing their education. In order to do that he needed to buy land near the school.  So many obstacles stood in the way, but the Lord started to open the doors for the land and he was able to buy it and started to build the high school. Many other obstacles came but each one removed, and little by little, the building of the high school continues. 

I was part of a team that went back to Kenya in 2019. To my amazement, the high school was being built!  That building being on site where the children could see it every day gave new hope to the children of Bernard’s Vision School. You could feel it and see it in the children’s faces. They are excited to have an opportunity to go to high school. The high school is not yet completed, but is getting closer all the time.  We have included a new picture of the high school in this newsletter.

We are so grateful to our sponsors who have given to the children, and pray the Lord will bless you and your family. 

As I wrote this newsletter, the Lord reminded me of Galatians 6:2 carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Blessing

Barb Roithner, a board member of Hungry4Him Board

Newsletter November 22, 2020

 Dear Hungry 4 Him family and co workers in Christ,

  We at H4H all hope and pray that you are all well in what has been a trying and difficult 2020 year. We wish to take a few moments and reflect and pray over the needs of our ministry, our supporters, and for this country as a nation.

  We praise you our Lord and Saviour for your grace and providing through these troubling, uncertain times. May your mercy, protection, presence, and divine guidance continue to be upon us. May our faith NOT waver, but GROW amidst this pandemic, national unrest, political turmoil, economic struggles, natural disasters, and the evil that seems to be spreading throughout our nation. May we all remain Strong and Faithful to your calling upon our Lives. 

  We thank you for YOUR prevailing will over all this.In Jesus’ name we pray.

  On behalf of the Hungry 4 Him Board we wish to thank each one of our supporters for your commitment, faithfulness, support, and your many, many prayers over the years. Together we have provided for so many needs of our brothers and sisters  in Kenya. From buying land, building classrooms, providing teaching supplies, clean water, healthy food, paying teachers, and teaching and showing the Love of Jesus to children who are in need and hungry for Him.

   May His glorious peace and presence be abundant in all your lives.

   In Christ,

   Jeff Meyer

  On behalf of our entire H4H board

Looking Back & Forward – March 2, 2020 – Newsletter

Reflecting back on my time in Kenya, I have seen the Lord moved in the administration of the schools, the teachers, and the children at Benard’s Vision School. These children do have such a hard life, and are hungry, in addition, have many needs (food, shelter, clothing, books, etc.), but in other ways they are thriving and growing spiritually. Sponsors and Board members of Hungry4Him give us opportunities to impact these children in many ways, since we are their voice.  So if you are someone who sponsors the children or just contributes to Hungry4Him please know that every penny does count to do amazing things for the orphans of Kenya. 

The schools are very much thriving and the children just passed their exams and did very well on all their tests.  Psalms 118:25 Oh God save us, God grant us success,” was the prayer of the students of Benard’s Vision School for this year.   The graduating class would of course like to go on to high school but most only go through 8th grade because they have no money to pursue their studies.  Most will need a sponsor to help them go to high school, and that is why a high school on the grounds of Benard’s Vision School is a symbol of hope for those children.  Seeing the high school being built little by little brings much joy to those children. A completed high school would be an answer to prayer since the know the only answer out of the poverty they live in everyday is an education.  

We as a board are grateful to the Lord and to those who sponsor the children and support Hungry4Him, we make a difference in the lives of the orphan children in Kenya.

Barb Roithner

Hungry4Him Board Member

Sweet Times May 29, 2019-Newsletter

Such a blessing to have some Hungry4Him board members being at Benard’s Vision school on a mission trip. We take sweet memories with us.

Board Members

We the Board of Hungry4Him have had privilege of seeing the children in person for many days May 2019. Only two members came but what an amazing time it has been.

Praying

Be praying for these sweet children as the continue to learn and grow at school.

Blessings

Through ALL of your hard work and charitable contributions, we were able to provide to Benard funds necessary to complete his Christmas vision. The following is an excerpt from Benard: “The Hungry4Him Program took place on 18th December of 2018 at Benard’s Vision School, Ahero. The purpose of the Hungry4Him program was to feed guardian families of the children studying in BVS AHERO with distribution of food. Our goal was to: -Share the joy of festivity as a family -Reach many families -Engage the community” Through the Lords blessings on Hungry 4 Him sponsors and Benards Vision School, we were able to provide that need! God is good, All the time! Thank you all so much. Feeding the Children The following is a note from Benard on feeding the children and familes. We love hearing directly from Benard on this, as it is very good to hear first hand the impact! “The program was a success. We thank the Almighty God. We reached our goal by distributing food to 100 families and we were excited with all the help we got to make it a success. That is from the finance part to the services provided of feeding them., not forgetting, we received an overwhelming positive feedback from both the children and the guardians of how the program was beneficial and blissful to them. The gesture was very well received. This program involved the families/caregivers of the BVS children in a unique and generous way. Food was shared to many families and in abundance. There is capacity for more families and this program will continue as it has been every year.” Everyone, this is what Hungry 4 Him is about. Taking care of these children. Feeding them. Clothing them. Providing education for them. Thank you, thank you. Jesus’ light is shining bright here. Building Foundations Benards son, Abraham got married in December, 2018. Marriage is such a beautiful gift from God! May we all join together and pray for a long future ahead of them with their new marriage. Abraham has a strong heart for children and a passion for teaching. Donors Contributions At Work Benard and Pamela has made a special note to all of the contributors and donors: “With the experience from this year, Hungry4Him program indicates the following to be necessary for the next one; •Early deployment of funds •Reaching even more families. We want to thank our sponsors of Hungry4Him Ministries for their support in finance and their service of the lord towards our children and their families. May God bless you abundantly. By Directors Benard & Pamela Ondiek” In His Name Alone, Hungry 4 Him Adam Cascio Board Member Hungry 4 Him Ministries