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Open Arms International
Jul 5, 20221 min read
Silas
I want to tell you about an amazingly resilient little boy named Silas, who came to Open Arms Village almost eight years ago. He was not...
Open Arms International
Jun 29, 20221 min read
How Much Milk?
Two years ago, Open Arms Village farm manager, Henry, promised that milk production at the dairy farm would increase. True to his word,...
Open Arms International
Jun 21, 20222 min read
When God is Inefficient
I'm learning that God chooses to be inefficient sometimes. He could easily care for everyone and everything on earth. He wouldn't even...
Open Arms International
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Day of the African Child
About 10 years ago, an 11 year old boy named Joseph, who had recently lost his mother, stood outside the gates of a school. He did not...
Open Arms International
Jun 9, 20221 min read
Parents Found!
Mary, a young girl from Open Arms Village, recently wrote, “I am thankful you helped me find my parents last year. I didn’t even know...
Open Arms International
Jun 2, 20221 min read
Would You Pray?
First of all, I want to personally thank you for all you do to care for the children of Open Arms Village. You are providing a safe home,...
Open Arms International
May 26, 20222 min read
Abel's Story
Abel has grown up fast to survive the harsh reality of his life. At home, he cares for his six-year-old brother and his two-year-old baby...
Open Arms International
May 17, 20221 min read
Mama Lucy
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...
Open Arms International
May 12, 20221 min read
I Want To Be a Teacher
"I want to be a teacher when I grow up." said Mercy, when asked about her dreams. Mercy attends Open Arms Academy on scholarship through...
Open Arms International
May 3, 20221 min read
Zawadi's Story
A couple of months ago, I told you about February on the Floor, a campaign to provide beds for kids sleeping on the ground or in other...
Open Arms International
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Godwin & Dennis' Story
Two years ago, brothers Godwin, age six, and Dennis, age four, were living a nightmare. Their father was abusive and their mother had...
Open Arms International
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Jane & Joseph's Story
In December 2016, residents of a Kenyan village alerted the local chief about their growing concern for 16-month-old twins, Jane and...
Open Arms International
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Ezra's Story
Abandoned in a maize field only hours after his birth, Ezra was discovered by a young girl and taken to the police station. He was...
Open Arms International
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Happy Easter from Romania!
Greetings from Denisa Care Center in Romania! I am so excited to share with you that we are now serving nearly 40 children from families...
Open Arms International
Apr 4, 20221 min read
Results Are In!
A few weeks ago I asked you to pray for the eigth grade students who were facing a big challenge- their placement exam for high school....
Open Arms International
Mar 29, 20221 min read
Surprise Visit
Recently, during the Open Arms Academy school holiday, the children had a surprise visit from staff members of a local supermarket. In...
Open Arms International
Mar 22, 20221 min read
100 New Children
Great things are happening since Open Arms has partnered with Stand By Me! As our organizations are working together, even more children...
Open Arms International
Mar 16, 20220 min read
Open Arms International
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Five Years Old
Recenty, 11 children at Open Arms Village celebrated their kindergarten graduation. There was a huge party, not just because they are...
Open Arms International
Feb 28, 20221 min read
42 New Beds
I'm so excited to tell you that, because of generous supporters of February on the Floor, 42 kids in Kenya and Romania will have new beds...
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