2008: Seeing God at Work

1. Violence in Kenya, over the presidential election in January, impacted the baby center in many different ways. We praise God for His protection of the babies and caregivers during that time. Also for His provision of water and other basic supplies. We know He was in control even though things seemed out of control!

2. Staci Wells became Staci Ketter in January. We thank God for Wyclif and his life of service to the local church and to the baby center. We wish them much happiness in their life together.

3. Nine new babies were welcomed into the baby center family in 2008. They came from hospitals and police stations. They have quickly become healthy thriving babies who have brought joy to everyone who works at the baby center. Currently 28 babies live at the baby center. Forty-six babies have been helped by the baby center since they welcomed their first babies in April 2006.

4. Nine babies have left the baby center in 2008. Seven were adopted. One was transferred to a different home to be with a sibling. One went home to his heavenly father.

5. The baby center was dedicated in September. Former President Moi and Pastor Dave Engbrecht attended the ceremony as well as many other dignataries and church and missionary leaders. This was a joyous celebration of the lives that have been saved and the faithfulness of God to His children.

6. Margie Helmuth moved into an apartment above the baby center in October. Her accounting knowledge and her sweet loving spirit will be such a valuable asset to the work being done there.

7. The long awaited news: "WE HAVE WATER" was heard in December of this year. This project was over a year in the making. We look forward to the many babies that will be able to join the baby center family because this large expense became much smaller.

We praise God for his faithfulness! He has provided every step of the way just what was needed at just the right time. We also thank Him for allowing all of us who have been associated with the baby center in one way or another the joy of getting to know those precious babies! Kenya and the babies at the baby center have stolen the hearts of everyone who have come to know them. And as Pastor Dave says "We are wrecked!"