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OASIS FOR ORPHANS NEWSLETTER

February 2014 

 DON'T MISS IT... 
(Please note time change for TEAM Oasis meetings - 
team leaders meeting 3:30 - 4:30 pm, runners interest meeting 4:30 - 5:30 pm.)

 

Dear Oasis family, 

 

Balloons, music, streamers, games, cake, well-wishers... These things come to mind when we think about the celebration of a milestone.  We reflect upon the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future.  This year, as Oasis for Orphans rejoices over 10 years of rescuing and developing orphaned children, we are celebrating the past, present, and future of our ministry. 

 

Last year's event was all about the EPIC stories God has written.  Oasis supporter, Debbie Steinberg, recalls, " It is so great to see all the people who support Oasis in one common place. The yearly event creates a sense of community and keeps the organization more personable. It has grown so incredibly over the years, so reviewing the accomplishments and growth during the last year in person (versus email) makes The Hill feel closer."

 

This year's event, Celebration, will allow us to reminisce with more memories, including some recent ones.  A lot has been happening because of your love and stewardship, and we can't wait to share it with you!  Please invite friends, family, co-workers- anyone you think may be moved by the work God is doing in Kenya, to our family-friendly evening.  As Dawn Haecker stated, "I was excited for more people to hear about the work and vision of Oasis, for more people to have the opportunity to get involved."  That kind of excitement from you, the heart of this ministry, is the contagious love that keeps our efforts growing.

 

Speaking of growing, we will also spend a lot of time looking to the future.  Oasis' Child Health Coordinator and recent missionary to The Hill, Scott Derse, is "...looking forward to highlighting the growth and expansion of the new Oasis sites." After you've explored the Massai Market, reminisced about the last 10 years, and heard many inspiring new stories of hope, Tom Andersen and the Oasis staff will lay out our exciting plans for rescuing more children with future Oasis sites!

 

We have so much to Celebrate!  See you March 2!

 

 

The Oasis for Orphans Staff

 

 

 

 Oasis News In America

 

  • Tom Andersen has taken the new role of Managing Director for Oasis for Orphans.  
  • Megan Derse has joined Oasis for Orphans in our new Fellowship program. For the next two years she will be spending time in the U.S. and in Kenya.  We are so excited to have her on board.
  • TEAM Oasis is gathering runners for the 2014 race season.  Make sure you sign up early!  Contact Kim Huffman for more details.  Kim@OasisForOrphans.org 

 Oasis News In Kenya

  • The new school year has begun in Kenya.  
  • Oasis has 30 students now enrolled in High School.
  • Oasis is putting the installation of a fence and guard house under contract this week for The Shelter and is working with the government on city water and electricity hook up.
  • Fifteen boys from The HIll participated in the Maasai Initiation to Manhood Ceremony in December. Some of their sponsors were able to participate!
  • The Valley children received new mattresses. 

 

Oasis Prayer Requests:

  • Pray for Tom in his new role at Oasis. 

  • Pray for discussions between the Oasis and Hill boards regarding expectations.
  • Pray for the site planning of The Shelter. 
  • Pray for the health and safety of TEAM Oasis as they begin growing their team for the upcoming season.
  • Pray for the Smith family.

 

Thank you to:

  • TEAM Oasis in Texas for raising more than $12,000 for The Shelter.   

  • The families who contributed towards the purchase of new mattresses for The Valley children.
  • Parkview Baptist School in Louisiana helped The Valley not only get a motorcycle, but also helped Pastor Moses take lessons.  He is now a licensed motorcycle driver!

The Smith Family: 

On The Ground

 

Please continue to keep the Smiths in your thoughts and prayers as they serve in Kenya on behalf of Oasis for Orphans.  

 

If you would like to follow the Smith family on their adventures, please click on the link to their blog.  The blog are a great way to follow them and/or to send your support. 

 
       The Smith Family Blog 
 
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Oasis for Orphans

PO Box 1144

Wheaton, Illinois 60187-1144

 

www.oasisfororphans.org