
LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails began supporting the Understand the Times (Roger Oakland) missions outreach – Bryce Homes of Kenya – in 2011. Since then, many Kenyan Christian families (primarily widows and children) have been assisted. Lighthouse Trails readers have been a vital part of the ongoing support of this missions work. For more information and ways to support Bryce Homes in Kenya, visit Understand the Times, International.
Letter below sent from the Bryce Homes Kenya Board Members in Kenya (written by Lukio, board member)
As we reflect on this season of blessings, Bryce Homes Kenya is so THANKFUL! Throughout the lifespan of Bryce Homes Kenya over a decade ago, many lives have been positively impacted in rural Kenya. Widows and orphans who were privileged to be in this Program have a lot to share as testimonies. I will beg to be quite particular on the tidings of the year 2024 in this case. Every household is full of testimony. Every month, I have relentlessly, on behalf of our Board and Bryce Homes Kenya family, written the updates on every household. Because of you and your willingness to respond with the Love of Christ, Bryce Homes Kenya have always been reached with essential foodstuff as well as laundry soap. The impact is so great and we are very thankful.

Over 35 households always get supported at a time and this has seen approximately 180 households reached from the beginning.
The most striking of this year’s testimonies is the case of Julita 2 who because of being a widow was faced with a lot of challenges owing to the poor state of her life. This led to her psychological torture, and she slowly began to live a lunatic lifestyle. One of the reasons (we were told) was that she was disowned by her in-laws and had to live in the thicket in a very remote village. When we were out visiting the villages (mostly in the rural), we came across her when she asked us for drinking water. The conversation continued, and we made efforts with the help of Pastor Lucas, who coincidentally lives in that village, to rehabilitate her back to normal life. We convinced his son to put up a temporary structure that has been housing her despite some challenges with the shelter. Our greatest testimony is her fully rehabilitated life and her being in Bryce Homes. She was a blessing in disguise to her grandchildren who are now able to share in the blessings as they are reached with foodstuff every month.

Concerning children of Bryce Homes Kenya, we are so grateful for the favor of God that has seen them throughout the year. Majority of them have been attending day schools meaning the food support has been so helpful for their nutrition. It is worth noting that most of these children were left as partial orphans at very tender ages. Bryce Homes Program has indirectly supplied for their educational needs in many ways. For instance, provision conducive environment for their study at home which was made possible to some households by improved shelters. Others even received solar lamps for lighting, and they still use them to date.

As we enter into the festive season, Bryce Family circle Kenya children shared with us about their expectations, and we are hopeful they will have a wonderful experience in December. Above everything else, we are asking for your prayers for their safety throughout this holiday and beyond.

