"Blessings House"

The Past:

Here is a picture of Blessings and his brother John age 11 and sister Gertrude age 6. They are standing outside the house they rented in Bangwe. This was the first time we had met John and Gertrude. They are wearing the only outfit they owned and they went to school dressed like this because neither had a school uniform. We had already provided a new outfit for blessings which is why he is looking more put together.

This is a picture of the mosquito net they were using as a blanket along with the two small pots they were using for cooking and bathing.

Here is a picture of the inside of the house. Showing tarps covering a large hole.

The kitchen

This picture shows Gertrude receiving her new school uniform. All three children received a new warm blanket. They were so happy and thankful! These items were purchased by faith. Brother Gentry and the staff at Good Samaritan were praying that individuals and churches would come forward to help this special family during their time of need. Some donations have already been promised, but the need continues so please prayerfully consider sending this family a special blessing.

The Present:

Thandie has located a small mud brick house near Good Samaritan for Blessings and his siblings to rent. The children will be attending school at Good Samaritan. Yesterday (2/7/08) Thandie went to Blessings home village in Mulungi to have some papers signed with the child welfare department. While she was there she went to see Blessings' 4 year old nephew Yamakani ("Praise Him"). What she found was a very disturbing sight. Yamakani has Malaria 2 plus. The elderly woman in the village that was caring for him also has Malaria. Thandie took Yamakani to a clinic for treatment and then brought him back to Good Samaritan. Yamakani will now join blessings and the other children at their new rented house as soon as his Malaria is stabilized.

The Future: "Blessings House"

God has laid a special project on Brother Gentry's Heart after hearing the story of Blessings. Brother Gentry would like to build a cottage on the Good Samaritan campus called "Blessings House". This cottage will house 8-10 boys that are in an emergency situation. This project will cost approximately $10,000. Please consider being a part of this special project.

Funds for Blessings and/or "Blessings House" can be sent to:

Victory World Outreach

C/O Victory Baptist Church

7808 Beulah Church Rd

Louisville, Kentucky 40228

Please write "supplies for Blessings" or "Blessings House" on the memo portion of the check.