TLC Children's Trust Thank you for taking the time to read this update from Home of Peace and TLC Children’s Trust.
By God’s grace, the work is going well. The staff continue to serve faithfully, and the children are thriving. We are deeply grateful for all that the Lord is doing.
As we reflect on this past year, we are reminded once again of God’s wonderful provision and faithfulness.
Many of you have asked about young Daniel, the child who has been battling cancer. We are delighted to share that, following his most recent check-up a few weeks ago, he was officially discharged from treatment.
Praise God.
It is answers to prayer like this that remind us that the God who called us to this work remains faithful.
When we look at photographs of the children at Home of Peace, our hearts are filled with thanksgiving.
Children who once faced a future of poverty, neglect, and uncertainty are now thriving at school and beginning to dream about what their lives might become
These are children who are safe. They are not hungry. They are not living on the streets. They are not fearful about what tomorrow may bring.
Instead, they are receiving an education, enjoying good healthcare, eating regular meals, and living in a place where they are loved and cared for.
Most importantly, they are free simply to be children.
When we see all that God has done, it is difficult to describe it as anything other than a miracle. What has been accomplished at Home of Peace is remarkable, and we remain confident that God is not finished yet
CHILDREN BEING CHILDREN
As one of our faithful supporters, you are part of that miracle. Thank you.
Many years ago, when Marilyn told me that she believed God had clearly spoken to her and instructed her to take responsibility for this children’s home, I must admit that I had my doubts. We had no spare money. We had no supporters. We had no idea where the necessary funds would come from.
All we could see was need.
There were no dormitories. The children were crammed into the 2 small rooms, sleeping on the floor. No offices. No trained staff. No kitchen. An open fire in the fields. No toilets or bathrooms. They used the field.
No funding for food, staff, clothing, education or healthcare.
In truth, there was very little except desperate need and a conviction that God was calling us to act.
Pictures showing before and after are on our website on the Achievements page
Over the years, however, I have come to appreciate Marilyn’s remarkable ability to hear God’s voice. We all have different gifts, and this is one of hers.
Together, we stepped forward in faith.
Looking back today, we stand amazed at what God has done.
Home of Peace is now a place of safety, dignity, and hope. The children have dormitories, dining facilities, offices, healthcare support, a fully equipped kitchen, electricity, running water, and proper sanitation and dedicated well trained Christian staff looking after them.
More importantly, they have people who love them.
It is a place where vulnerable children can find security, care, encouragement, and a future.
Over the years we have had the privilege of helping hundreds of children. We have seen lives transformed, watched young people come to know Jesus Christ, and worked alongside wonderful Kenyan staff whose employment at Home of Peace enables them to support their own families.
None of this would have been possible without God working through people like you. Thank you for standing with us.
As Christmas approaches, our thoughts naturally turn toward celebration and gratitude.
Christmas is a wonderful opportunity for our children and staff to give thanks for all that God has done. It is also a time when we feel the weight of the additional expenses that come at the end of every year.
We need funding to: Provide a special Christmas meal for our children, staff, the staff families.and their 50 children. Give every child and staff member a small but meaningful Christmas gift. Help the children celebrate the New Year. Meet the costs of the new school year that begins in January, including school fees, uniforms, books, and other educational requirements. Meeting our regular monthly expenses is already a challenge. Finding the additional funds required for Christmas celebrations and the new school year often feels impossible.
Yet over the last sixteen years we have discovered that God specialises in doing the impossible.
We therefore ask for your prayers and support once again.
Please pray that God will provide abundantly for these needs and continue to sustain the day-to-day work of Home of Peace. Pray that He will touch hearts and encourage people to become part of what He is doing.
We also want our supporters to know that every penny given goes directly towards supporting the children and the work of Home of Peace.
As always, after Christmas and the New Year we will share photographs of the celebrations, the children’s activities, and their return to school as a new academic year begins.
Finally, may I ask for prayer for Marilyn.
She has been at the heart of TLC Children’s Trust from the very beginning. Sixteen years ago it was Marilyn’s obedience to God’s call that led us to become involved with Home of Peace, and ever since then she has poured herself into the work, personally overseeing every aspect of the ministry in Kenya.
Marilyn has been struggling with significant health problems originally caused by surgery that went wrong, causing lasting damage to her body and resulting in a cascade of other health problems. Even though she is really ill she has never given up and is still the brains behind all that we do.
Please pray that God will strengthen her, encourage her, and bring healing.
Thank you for continuing this journey with us.
Every prayer offered, every gift given, and every word of encouragement helps make this miracle possible. We are grateful for you, and so are the children whose lives you are helping to transform.”
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May God richly bless you.
Ray (and Marilyn)