What's it All About?

Helpless to Hopeful.
Scared to Safe.
Alone to Loved.

Here at Open Arms Kenya we have both the challenge of facing the sometimes overwhelming need of so many children living with poverty, abuse and neglect, and the joy of seeing how God rescues and transforms these precious lives.  Precious lives like...

Owen & Edwin, two brothers, abandoned by their mother and neglected by their father, were left to fend for themselves on the streets of a small town about 15 miles from Open Arms.  The boys, ages 4 & 3, were often found wandering down the highway alone more than 10 miles from the town. 

Working with local leaders we were able to rescue the boys and bring them to Open Arms. 

When they arrived, they had vacant eyes and hard shells that spoke of neglect, abuse and having to grow up way before their time. Yet, in just a few hours of being with our families, being embraced with love, acceptance, and feeling a sense of safety, they came alive. 

They were able to be children again. This is why I am here.  This is what it is all about.  Edwin and Owen.  
Safe. Loved. Full of Hope. 

The past 6 months have shown us the power of God's grace and mercy in so many ways.  We have hosted teams who came to give their time, talent and love to support the work of Open Arms. During that time, we facilitated Medical Camps serving more than 6000 people, mostly women, children and the elderly, who otherwise may not have access to medical care.  Our new Nursery School in Kambi Teso (where we do our feeding program) graduated its first students from Top Class.  These precious kids, who may have never had to opportunity to go to school, will now qualify for Public Primary School, Class One.

I also have had the opportunity to do training with the staff and volunteers here and have been privileged to work with the District's Children's Forum (an association of charitable organizations that work toward the protection and care of children) training and facilitating them in Strategic Planning.  Life is not boring, that's for sure! Busy, but so grateful to be a part of what God is doing here in Kenya.  

Please continue to pray for the children of Kenya and for our work here!

Love from Africa with Open Arms, 
Renee

*If you would like to join me on this journey with your financial support, please contact one of the following offices - please remember to note:  Missionary - Renee Scobel.  Thank you for your prayers and support!

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