A Glimpse Into Mama Jean's Home: Meet Brian

Brian, who is now 10 years old, lived at Mama Jean's in early 2014; however, in June of that year, he ran away back to the streets. In July of this year, Brian asked if he could come back to Mama Jean's and on August 1st of this year, we had a party to celebrate him back into the home.

It's been a hard road for Brian. He is dealing with hurts and addictions from the streets but we continue to love on him, pray for him, and provide what he needs to make this time easier for him. He has started hugging us back when we hug him and when we give him kisses on the cheeks or forehead, his face just lights up. He is definitely in a place of needing and craving that extra attention and it's not hard to pour that love on him.

 A note from Brian:

I am so grateful for the next chance to live at Mama Jean's. I am glad that I can learn and do some work to help around the home. I get to go to church now; I get to eat regular meals. I am so happy that I can take a shower daily and that I have a bed to sleep in.

Thank you One 5 Ministries and it's friends for your love and support.   

Please keep Brian in your prayers as he continues to heal from the streets. So that we can continue to care for our boys, plus bring in other boys, like Brian, we need your support.

If you would like to donate (whether one-time or monthly), please see below of how to do so in both Canada and the United States.

CANADA

Please visit our website (http://www.one5ministries.com/contact-us/) for the address of where to send a cheque.  Please ensure that the memo of the cheque states: O5M:Mama Jean's.

If you would like to do an online donation, please visit this website (www.reactkenya.com). They are processing the online (and cheque) donations for O5M. You will see a yellow donate button on the left hand side of the home screen.

UNITED STATES

Please visit the website (http://wordsower.org/contact_info) for the address of where to send the check. Please ensure that the memo line of the check states: Kenya: Mama Jean's.

You can also do an online donation through that website. Please ensure to designate the funds to: Kenya: Mama Jean's to ensure that it gets to the home.  

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at info@one5ministries.com.

Tomorrow, we'll introduce another boy. See you then!!

In His Service,

Meredith

A Glimpse Into Mama Jean's Home: Meet Stanley

Note:  Sorry for the two day delay in the blog. We had internet issues one evening and power issues the other. I think we are back to normal now. Thank you for your patience!

Stanley is a leader. He is very good at communicating and doesn't fear honesty. He had a rough beginning in life but to see God transform him and show him grace and such an unconditional and beautiful love has been such an honour to see.

Stanley is the cook at Mama Jean's. He also helps to mentor and disciple the boys. He has a huge heart for Mama Jean's and takes pride in his work. He also makes really good chapatis. If you don't know what those are, you need to come to Kenya and try them. You won't be disappointed. :-)

Stanley is married to his wife Everline and has been blessed with six children: five girls and one boy.

A note from Stanley:

I praise God for this previous opportunity He has provided to us to appreciate One 5 Ministries and all who have been helping to change our lives.

One 5 Ministries has been a source of light to these young boys whom had their lives shattered in so many ways by misfortunes.

I thank God for putting this burden in O5M's hearts and your hearts because since we have been working together, things have changed a lot.  The children have realized what their futures are, how they are loved by Jesus, and they are doing their best in all areas.

The bible studies have also brought us all close to our Friend and Father, Jesus. One 5 Ministries directors have done so much through the Holy Spirit to show us how close Jesus really is to us.

I thank each and every one of you who has stood by One 5 Ministries and supported them and us.  We much appreciate. May the Lord God bless you abundantly.

Please pray for Stanley today. Pray for God to continue to use him in His mighty ways, to be a light in the darkness in the communities and especially in his family.

We need your support; to house, to feed, to educate and to care for these boys as well as pay the salaries for the staff members, like Stanley.  If you would like to donate (whether one-time or monthly) please see below of how to do so in both Canada and the United States.

CANADA

Please visit our website (http://www.one5ministries.com/contact-us/) for the address of where to send a cheque.  Please ensure that the memo of the cheque states: O5M:Mama Jean's.

If you would like to do an online donation, please visit this website (www.reactkenya.com). They are processing the online (and cheque) donations for O5M. You will see a yellow donate button on the left hand side of the home screen.

UNITED STATES

Please visit the website (http://wordsower.org/contact_info) for the address of where to send the check. Please ensure that the memo line of the check states: Kenya: Mama Jean's.

You can also do an online donation through that website. Please ensure to designate the funds to: Kenya: Mama Jean's to ensure that it gets to the home.  

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at info@one5ministries.com.

Tomorrow, we'll introduce another boy. See you then!!

In His Service,

Meredith

A Glimpse Into Mama Jean's Home: Meet Baraka

Baraka has been at Mama Jean's home since December of 2013. At the age of four, Baraka was on the street; however, thankfully it wasn't for very long before another organization requested he be moved into Mama Jean's.

Baraka is goofy kid. He enjoys being silly and slightly on the mischievous side.  :) He is more outspoken than his twin brother, Favour.

A note from Baraka:

Praise God. I am Baraka. I have been staying at Mama Jean's home since December of 2013. This home has changed my life completely.

Thank you One 5 Ministries and friends for what you are doing to see that I am safe and okay. I appreciate it with all my heart.

May the Lord God continue to provide and protect all of you. Amen.

We are so thankful that Mama Jean and her love for the boys was here in 2013 so that Baraka, at the age of four, had a place to call home.  So that we can continue to care for our boys, plus bring in other boys, like Baraka, we need your support.

If you would like to donate (whether one-time or monthly), please see below of how to do so in both Canada and the United States.

CANADA

Please visit our website (http://www.one5ministries.com/contact-us/) for the address of where to send a cheque.  Please ensure that the memo of the cheque states: O5M:Mama Jean's.

If you would like to do an online donation, please visit this website (www.reactkenya.com). They are processing the online (and cheque) donations for O5M. You will see a yellow donate button on the left hand side of the home screen.

UNITED STATES

Please visit the website (http://wordsower.org/contact_info) for the address of where to send the check. Please ensure that the memo line of the check states: Kenya: Mama Jean's.

You can also do an online donation through that website. Please ensure to designate the funds to: Kenya: Mama Jean's to ensure that it gets to the home.  

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at info@one5ministries.com.

Tomorrow, we'll introduce another staff member. See you then!!

In His Service,

Meredith

A Glimpse Into Mama Jean's Home: Meet Sammy

Sammy has a heart for being Jesus' hands and feet on this earth. He loves to talk to people about Christ and see them give their hearts to Jesus.

Sammy does the discipleship mentoring of the boys at the home as well as One 5 Ministries' home based care program. Sammy, along with the other staff members, are being discipled by Sean and then Sammy, helps disciple the boys and our widows, grandmothers, and children.

Sammy is married and has four children, two boys and two girls. He is a Sunday School teacher at his church. He loves to run; he is a runner; he runs everywhere. If you have ever dreamed of running with a Kenyan, come and run with Sammy. He'd love it. :)

A note from Sammy:

I want to take this opportunity to appreciate the ministry, One 5 Ministries, that has been helping us. I also thank our mighty God because since we have joined together with O5M and worked as a family, we have seen miraculous things that God has done for us.

We have seen huge changes from the boys because we have been praying and being discipled and are now teaching them the Word of God and that He is our Provider. God hears and answers our prayers.

We pray to you and your families that may your life be abundant of joy, peace, and love.

Please pray for Sammy today. Pray for God to continue to use him in His mighty ways, to be a light in the darkness in the communities.

We need your support; to house, to feed, to educate and to care for these boys as well as pay the salaries for the staff members, like Sammy.  If you would like to donate (whether one-time or monthly) please see below of how to do so in both Canada and the United States.

CANADA

Please visit our website (http://www.one5ministries.com/contact-us/) for the address of where to send a cheque.  Please ensure that the memo of the cheque states: O5M:Mama Jean's.

If you would like to do an online donation, please visit this website (www.reactkenya.com). They are processing the online (and cheque) donations for O5M. You will see a yellow donate button on the left hand side of the home screen.

UNITED STATES

Please visit the website (http://wordsower.org/contact_info) for the address of where to send the check. Please ensure that the memo line of the check states: Kenya: Mama Jean's.

You can also do an online donation through that website. Please ensure to designate the funds to: Kenya: Mama Jean's to ensure that it gets to the home.  

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at info@one5ministries.com.

Tomorrow, we'll introduce another boy. See you then!!

In His Service,

Meredith

A Glimpse Into Mama Jean's Home: Meet Favour

Favour has been at Mama Jean's home since December of 2013. At the young age of four, Favour was on the street; however, thankfully it wasn't for very long before another organization requested he be moved into Mama Jean's.

He loves playing Jenga and Dominoes with us on Saturdays and he's good at both. He catches on to games quite quickly and enjoys playing them. He does have a short attention span though (what child doesn't?) and will leave in the middle of a game of Dominoes to go and find something else to do.

Favour is one half of a twin at Mama Jean's. He is a six year old cutie who has a smile that lights up his whole face.

Just had to add in this one!

A note from Favour:

Praise God. I am Favour. I have been staying at Mama Jean's home since December of 2013. This home saved and changed my life.

Thank you One 5 Ministries and for everyone out there for what you are doing for me. I can go to school; I can sleep in my own bed and I can stay with my brother. I appreciate it with all my heart.

May the Lord God continue to provide for us and provide for you.

We are so thankful that Mama Jean and her love for the boys was here in 2013 so that Favour, at the age of four, had a place to call home.  So that we can continue to care for our boys, plus bring in other boys, like Favour, we need your support.

If you would like to donate (whether one-time or monthly), please see below of how to do so in both Canada and the United States.

CANADA

Please visit our website (http://www.one5ministries.com/contact-us/) for the address of where to send a cheque.  Please ensure that the memo of the cheque states: O5M:Mama Jean's.

If you would like to do an online donation, please visit this website (www.reactkenya.com). They are processing the online (and cheque) donations for O5M. You will see a yellow donate button on the left hand side of the home screen.

UNITED STATES

Please visit the website (http://wordsower.org/contact_info) for the address of where to send the check. Please ensure that the memo line of the check states: Kenya: Mama Jean's.

You can also do an online donation through that website. Please ensure to designate the funds to: Kenya: Mama Jean's to ensure that it gets to the home.  

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at info@one5ministries.com.

Tomorrow, we'll introduce a staff member. See you then!!

In His Service,

Meredith

A Glimpse Into Mama Jean's Home: Meet Reuben

Reuben is fantastic. He is dedicated. He is quiet.

Reuben is our house dad for Mama Jean's Home. He lives with the boys; he also mentors the boys; he laughs with the boys and he loves the boys.

And he's a really good football (soccer for the North Americans here!) player.

Reuben is a single man, in his early 20's, who has decided to live life with these boys. He helps them with their homework. He is a great role model and mentor for the boys and we are thankful to have him on staff.

A note from Reuben:

"This is a wonderful opportunity that the Almighty God has put aside to create a change towards a society that we want in Kenya; through the support of One 5 Ministries. It's one full of young men, young people now that can make their own sound decisions about their future.

Whenever I talk and provide guidance on the topic of how the boys can change their life from the street to now, I know it can be done through this positive project, Mama Jean's.  It's amazing that the boys, now they can feel a sense of love from all of us here and from above with Jesus, as they can now put the street life behind them and now look to a brighter future.

All these have made us as the staff to be motivated and excited. From the discipleship we, the staff receive, we now always know and make sure that the love of God, plus our admiration and respect for Him, are always present.

So to everyone who does support or wishes to support One 5 Ministries and Mama Jean's Home, I appreciate it and give thanks to what you have done and what you can do for us all here. May the Lord God grant you a healthy life and to help accomplish our mission here with these boys in Kenya!

Please pray for Reuben today. Pray for God to continue to give him the wisdom and discernment he needs to help continue to raise the boys at the home. 

We need your support; to house, to feed, to educate and to care for these boys as well as pay the salaries for the staff members, like Reuben.  If you would like to donate (whether one-time or monthly) please see below of how to do so in both Canada and the United States.

CANADA

Please visit our website (http://www.one5ministries.com/contact-us/) for the address of where to send a cheque. Please ensure that the memo of the cheque states: O5M:Mama Jean's.

If you would like to do an online donation, please visit this website (www.reactkenya.com). They are processing the online (and cheque) donations for O5M. You will see a yellow donate button on the left hand side of the home screen.

UNITED STATES

Please visit the website (http://wordsower.org/contact_info) for the address of where to send the check. Please ensure that the memo line of the check states: Kenya: Mama Jean's.

You can also do an online donation through that website. Please ensure to designate the funds to: Kenya: Mama Jean's to ensure that it gets to the home.  

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at info@one5ministries.com.

Tomorrow, we'll introduce another boy. See you then!!

In His Service,

Meredith

A Glimpse Into Mama Jean's Home: Meet Emmanuel

Emmanuel is our newest boy, having arrived on August 4th.  He quickly and easily adapted to life at Mama Jean's. He fit right in with the other boys immediately and they were so welcoming and accepting of him.  

From what we understand, he hadn't been on the streets for more than a year.  He showed no signs of being addicted to glue but did show a few signs of malnourishment. It's hard to get decent (not rotten or infested with bugs) food on the streets.  We are so thankful that Emmanuel came into Mama Jean's Home when he did.

Here is what Emmanuel says about Mama Jean's Home:

 "My name is Emmanuel. I stay at Mama Jean's Home. I am 15 years old. I thank God because when I came to the home, the staff and kids living here, welcomed me with a sincere heart. I will cooperate with them in any situation because I know that the Lord has a purpose for this home.

We have been taught the Word of God which was hard for street children to get in town unless there is a crusade. I have known how loving God is towards us.

I thank and welcome you for your honest support which you have shown towards us.  We are able to eat, drink, and sleep well. Plus we can also go to school!  May the Lord bless you all abundantly!

To know that Emmanuel has heard the Word of God at Mama Jean's and KNOWS how loved he is by God, is what it's all about. The challenges are worth it when we hear this.  Praise the Lord and thank You Father for allowing us to be a part of it.

We need your support; to house, to feed, to educate and to care for these boys, like Emmanuel.  If you would like to donate (whether one-time or monthly), please see below of how to do so in both Canada and the United States.

CANADA

Please visit our website (http://www.one5ministries.com/contact-us/) for the address of where to send a cheque.  Please ensure that the memo of the cheque states: O5M:Mama Jean's.

If you would like to do an online donation, please visit this website (www.reactkenya.com). They are processing the online (and cheque) donations for O5M. You will see a yellow donate button on the left hand side of the home screen.

UNITED STATES

Please visit the website (http://wordsower.org/contact_info) for the address of where to send the check. Please ensure that the memo line of the check states: Kenya: Mama Jean's.

You can also do an online donation through that website. Please ensure to designate the funds to: Kenya: Mama Jean's to ensure that it gets to the home.   

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at info@one5ministries.com.

Tomorrow, we'll introduce a staff member. See you then!!

In His Service,

Meredith

A Glimpse Into Mama Jean's Home

We thought it would be a great idea to introduce each of the boys and the staff to you but to do it individually. Each day for the next nine to ten days, we will post a blog about one of our boys or staff, a picture and what Mama Jean's Home has done for them. And we may even throw in a bit of the inside of Mama Jean's Home, so you can get even more of a glimpse of this awesome place.

If you don't know the background of Mama Jean's Home, please click here to read about it and how One 5 Ministries (O5M) came to take it over.

We won't lie and say that it has been perfect in now being in charge of running this home. There have been some definite challenges, especially when dealing with ex-street children, some who have addictions and emotional scars. But we have also seen God's incredible goodness and grace; with us, with the staff and with the boys.  We have a good foundation down with the running of the home and work very well with the staff. We have seen God do miraculous things with our boys, with our staff and even stretching out to the staff's families. God wants healing; He wants restoration; He wants us to be free of everything that gets in the way of having a deeper relationship with Him.  He loves us SO much and we have seen His love in so many ways through the Mama Jean's Home.

So join us on this journey over the next week and a half as we share with you. See what we see in the eyes and in the stories of our boys and staff. It is our hope and prayer that you will support them,  pray for them, and love them like we do.

See you tomorrow with our first boy!!

In His Service,

Meredith