Two More Days!
Only two more days! This is how long we have to meet our goal of providing care for our seven new babies for 365 days. So far, you have...
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brittany1838
Jun 6, 20192 min read
Yes to the Mess
Back in January 2005, Open Arms International was just three years old and needed to make their first hire. That hire turned out to...
brittany1838
Jun 3, 20191 min read
Baby Follow Up
Last week we shared about the urgent financial need Open Arms is facing due to saying "Yes!" to seven new babies since December. Your...
brittany1838
May 24, 20192 min read
Urgent News from Open Arms Village!
I'm writing to you with an urgent need. Today, another baby joined the Open Arms family. And with her arrival came heartbreaking news...
brittany1838
May 22, 20192 min read
Then and Now
Do you wonder if your prayers impact this world? If your actions or finances are being used in ways that make a difference? Let me tell...
brittany1838
May 15, 20191 min read
When it Rains it Pours
In Kenya, when it rains it pours! No, we're not talking about rain from the sky. Kenya is still in the midst of a drought, and we're...
brittany1838
May 8, 20192 min read
The Power of ASAI
Over the last year, we've shared several stories about Elder's Days at Open Arms Village, where team members helped us host events to...
brittany1838
May 1, 20192 min read
Teen Retreat
The children gathered around Pastor M and the church team as he shared about life and relationships. At last the much-anticipated annual...
brittany1838
Apr 24, 20192 min read
Stephanie's Story
On a warm day in March, a group of unlikely sisters gathered in the community room of the Life Center at Open Arms Village. Black and...
brittany1838
Apr 21, 20191 min read
He is Risen!
Happy Easter from our family to yours! "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said!" (Matthew 28:6) What a gift to celebrate! We're...
brittany1838
Apr 16, 20191 min read
Peter's Story
He arrived on our doorstep last January, malnourished and scared. Just a few days before, little Peter had been left on another doorstep...
brittany1838
Apr 9, 20191 min read
Water, Water Everywhere!
What would you do without water? In the past five months, Kenya has been facing one of its worst water crises in years. It's been...
brittany1838
Apr 2, 20191 min read
There's a New Face at Open Arms Village!
The ambulance pulled up to our gate last week, delivering a tiny new addition to the Open Arms family. Baby Daniel was only one day old...
brittany1838
Mar 25, 20191 min read
Breakfast Club, Anyone?
The students were gathered around the flag for morning assembly. As they sang the school anthem, a little boy suddenly collapsed. His...
brittany1838
Mar 19, 20192 min read
You Can Change Abel's Life!
On his way to Open Arms Academy, Abel heard someone shouting and screaming behind him, threatening to stab him with a knife. He ran as...
brittany1838
Mar 12, 20191 min read
A Huge "Thank You" from Mary!
Today I'm excited to introduce you to Mary! Mary graduated from primary school at Open Arms Academy a few years ago and went on to excel...
brittany1838
Mar 4, 20191 min read
Urgent Need - Another baby joins the family!
Today I want to tell you about an urgent need. Open Arms is one of only two organizations in Eldoret, Kenya who welcomes babies. They may...
brittany1838
Feb 27, 20192 min read
A Mother's Hope
At Open Arms, sustainability is help that creates forward movement. It's a hand up, not a handout. Here's what that looks like for Mama...
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