In This Issue:
1. New Children Thriving
2. A Season of Renewal
3. Looking Ahead: August Mission Trip & School Vision
4. School Term & Gas Station Updates
1. New Children Thriving
We are pleased to share that the two sibling groups totaling 10 kids, who joined our home last month, are doing well. Washington shared on a call that one of the kids said: he feels like they finally have a home.
That is exactly our mission: not just to provide care, but to create a place of belonging, safety, and love called HOME. Uniform photos from this week, next to the February photos.
2. A Season of Renewal
As reported last month, rains have finally returned following a serious drought, bringing much-needed relief. The large rainwater tanks are now more than half full, meaning there is no longer a shortage of clean water for drinking and cooking (and none is being purchased). The pond is also beginning to fill again, which is a huge blessing to provide water that can be used on the farm or for washing, and many other uses. Planting has begun into the prepared soil!
As a sign of this new season, our sheep herd birthed this adorable baby lamb.
Also, the kids have been enjoying bananas from the banana trees onsite, what a blessing.
3. Looking Ahead: August Mission Trip & School Vision
We are excited to share Avis Goodheart plans to return to Kenya in August this year, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity with time to plan for anyone who has considered joining, especially teachers or college students with summer availability! A spring mission trip is not expected for this year.
One of the major goals of the August trip will be to lay the groundwork for an on-site school, with the hope of opening in January 2027 when Kenya’s new school year begins. Washington’s wife, Teresa, is a certified teacher and has the required documents to actually open and operate the school which will alleviate the need to hire someone for that position! Avis will be exploring what steps can be taken during her visit to move this vision forward. As our readers know, there is no free public education in Kenya and most of the local schools are not high quality – yet they are high cost. We now believe it would be cost effective and provide a higher education standard for our kids to create our own.
Please note that Betty Bartholomew’s plans for this trip are currently uncertain, as she is caring for her son Dustin, who is facing significant health challenges. We ask that you keep them in your prayers during this difficult time.
4. School Term & Gas Station Updates
In April, the children will enjoy a short school break before beginning their next trimester. As always, the start of a new term brings the need for school fee payments. We humbly ask for your continued support in helping us provide education for each child – an essential part of breaking the cycle of poverty.
We continue deliberating the future of the gas station and convenience store (which was robbed and looted and resulted in the death of our security guard). For now, we are opting for Washington and Teresa to explore any interest from local buyers in an attempt to sell. We will keep our supporters in the loop as this progresses.
We wish you and your family a blessed Easter!
To Donate, where 100 % of your gift is used to help orphaned and abandoned children:
Go Ye Ministries: PO Box 736, Prairie Grove AR 72753
Horizons Foundation: 2025 Zumbehl Road, Box 205, St. Charles MO 63303
PayPal link: Donate to HORIZONS FOUNDATION
Reach us: Horizons4kids@gmail.com – https://horizons4kids.com/
New Life Covenant & Power Ministries (NLCPM) is a legal charity created in Kenya jointly by Go Ye Ministries and Horizons Foundation. NLCPM owns the children’s campus with the farm; plus the gas station/convenience store and 3 commercial buildings.P