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"Run in such a way as to take the prize.”
1 Corinthians 9:24
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| With the summer Olympics currently in full swing, some of you may be tuned into some of the competitions taking place there. Something you may not know is that our center in the Kibera slum is situated in an area called, Olympic. And while the enemy is no competition for God, we have seen Him show up and win victory after victory for us against schemes of the enemy, time and time again. He is victorious always! We're so grateful for that and for all that He has done and continues to do for us in Kenya, and I believe in your lives too. |
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"But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us reveals the fragrance of the knowledge of Him in every place." 2 Corinthians 2:14
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| So with lots of faith in the Victorious One, we're going to do as Paul says in Philippians 3:13 and 14 and "press on toward the goal to win the prize of God's Heavenly calling in Christ Jesus."
“Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus...” Philippians 3:13-14
Following is a quick update on some of God's recent victories in Olympic, Kibera, Nairobi and plans to help us reach the ministry's God-given goals.
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"14b Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them."
Mark 10:14b &16
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Child Sponsorship Opportunity 📚
Since we started to assist many impoverished children with school fees at the beginning of this year, our budget has increased. We help at least 25 children, including teenagers, with school fees. Some of them are in boarding high schools and some in university or technical college. We assist 3 of the university students with daily expenses and/or rent.
In order to help us meet the need to pay school fees, we are offering people the opportunity to sponsor children in school. $37.00 per month will help us pay for the students' fees and provide food for them and their families each month (for those not in boarding schools). We're grateful that 3 children were recently sponsored. Below are names and photos of 4 more children in need of a sponsor. You can visit https://treeoflifenations.com/child-sponsorship/ for information on how to sponsor.
Pictured below are Trevor, Catherine, David Junior and Edwin Moses. Please feel free to visit the above link on our website to learn more about sponsoring any of them, and/or contact us at treeoflife@treeoflifenations.com. You can also write to us at Tree of Life, P.O. Box 640, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Asante sana.
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"and [Jesus] said unto them, suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not - for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16 And he took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them."
Mark 10:14b-16
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Project Return to Kenya!
I need to get back home to my family in Kenya. I miss them a lot and am looking forward to being with them. We plan to start teaching baptism classes soon to the young people who have put their trust in Jesus as their Savior, and holding a baptism service, as the weather warms up.
Please pray with me that I'll be able to return soon. If Holy Spirit leads anyone to help me get back over you can donate into the general ministry fund online at https://treeoflifenations.com/donate-2/, or any of the other methods listed below, and just let us know what the funds are intended for. Thank you.
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A video hello to everyone and meet one of our board members, Diana.
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Playground for Syria Success 🙌🏽
The playground that we've partially purchased for a village in Syria has been shipped over. Once it reaches Syria, personnel from Samaritan's Purse will install it. It's exciting to see the project materialize. It's a fun, unique assignment from the Lord and we feel honored to be able to help make it happen. It's been amazing to see how God has connected us with the designated people to partner with on this project. We paid the first $6,975.00 and owe another $6,975.00 yet. If anyone is interested in chipping in on this project, you can on our website or on the GoFundMe link for it, at Fundraiser by Thembi Dee : Playground for Syria (gofundme.com). Or use the other methods listed at the end of the newsletter.
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This is the playground being shipped over.
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Our Budding Farmers 🌱
Our 2 guys upcountry, both boys who we rescued from the streets in 2013 and 2014, have been blessed with some land to use to grow food on. We're excited for them and these opportunities to sharpen their farming skills.
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| The boy who we rescued from the streets recently, Torres, just finished his first term of school, after being away from it for several years, and did really well. On the school break we took him to stay with his mom and sister for a week, where his mom now works taking care of an elderly couple. She has stopped using alcohol and likes her new job. It's wonderful to see what God is doing in this family's life. Please keep on praying for them. |
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| We're very excited to have received a donation, after the last newsletter, for soccer equipment! It's a biiig blessing! The kids are very happy about the new gear...and they've been winning a lot of matches. It's a great activity for them to do and it helps so much when they have all of the right tools to help them succeed in it. With the donation we've been able to purchase new uniforms, coach's tracksuit, balls, gloves, soccer shoes, cones, bibs, air pump, water bottles and transportation to matches, so far. We're very grateful. Thank you! Pictured here is a goalie and our 2 female players, they're all great! |
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A video thank you for their new equipment.
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Tutaonana baadaye and omba kwa Kenya 🙏🏽
That means see you later and pray for Kenya. Thank you so much for your interest in what God is doing in Kenya ~ in the slums and on the streets there. And in the hearts and lives of precious souls. Please pray for Kenya as it recently entered into a revolution. The young people, primarily, have risen up to protest government corruption. At least 60 of them have been killed in the process. They've inspired a movement in other African countries and even outside of Africa with their bold stance. Things have been peaceful there for the past couple of weeks, though people are still asking for broader changes and for the president to step down. Please pray for a great, God solution to come about and help the country through this pivotal time in their history. Thank you!
In His Love,
Tammy
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Our pre-service prayer team before church. They're all praying hard for you all and for Kenya and many things. God bless you all!
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(All donations are tax-deductible for US tax payers.)
By PayPal - treeoflifemilele@gmail.com
Venmo - @TreeofLife-Kenya
Online - https://treeoflifenations.com/donate/
Checks can be sent to:
Tree of Life Foundation
P.O. Box 640
Bridgeton, MO 63044 USA
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Please feel free to contact us at treeoflife@treeoflifenations.com, or visit our website at http://www.treeoflifenations.com/ if you have any questions, prayer requests or just want to get in touch. We love you! Be blessed!
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| Presence of God & Salvations at Church
As far as we know we have the only church in the Kibera slum, and maybe even Nairobi, that’s made up of a congregation of children. Over 100 children continue to attend and it’s a wonderful time. We recently added a third group, for the older teens. God continues to show up and bless us in wondrous ways.
There was a service when each of us who taught and preached talked about salvation, and 11 kids got saved at the end of the service.
The presence of God has been tangible and great. Holy Communion times have been powerful. Simiyu, who is in university in Meru, loves to lead in communion, and usually travels 5 hrs. each way to the Center & back from school for the weekend to administer communion at church. He also witnesses to his fellow university students regularly, and sometimes preaches at the campus CU, or Christian Union.
Please keep him in prayer, God is using him mightily. Someone recently cut his soccer shoes so we had to get new ones. Another time he seemed to be under witchcraft suddenly and could barely see but we prayed and it broke off of him. For soccer he only wears a jersey that he had made and says “Christ is Lord.” And he’s been a top scorer and MVP.
At times children come to us for prayers for healing and to break curses off of them. One boy who we prayed for was suffering from sickle cell anemia. He came to us with his mom and brother and was very weak. When we prayed for him, the Lord said that not only would he be healed but that he would flourish, and that is just what we’ve witnessed, as he now plays on the soccer team and is very active, and happy.
Another boy came to us one day saying that his mom told him to come to church for prayer as he was having a problem where he would see a snake, in the spirit I guess, and then start to wander around the streets. As it’s written in Isaiah 60:2, “For behold, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the people, but the Lord will rise upon you & His glory will appear upon you.” The time we’re in is very dark, but God’s glory consumes the darkness. We praise Him for the workings of His glorious wonders! For healing people and setting them free from all of the works of the enemy. Please keep our amazing workers in your prayers and the children and their families. |
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A video thank you from two of our young men, as well as some other updates.
Graduations, street ministry downtown and other updates from our center in Kenya.
'Tis the perfect season to sow into the work of God of helping the most poor and vulnerable in the East African country of Kenya.
The children, teenagers and families in our Overcomers, EAT and UTWA programs in the biggest slum in Africa are very grateful for everyone who contributes to Tree of Life, through prayers, finances, and in each and every wonderful way.
Some exciting outreach ministries, but some tragedies also.
Tammy heads back to Africa after helping after a Louisiana hurricane. This newsletter includes a very special video message from Tammy.
New staff, more kids in school and an exciting ministry opportunity.
We're starting 2021 off with love and hope. 
Updates on our center in Kibera during the time of COVID. 
Updates on our center in Kibera during the time of COVID. 
Success in the lives of our students, new boys in our community and blessings through the new year. 
Graduations, baptisms and a new puppy. 
Physical healings and the hope that is in Christ. 
The transformations are evident, and only through the grace of God. 
A visit to Maasailand, new wheels and more boys off the street. 
A new year with the Tree of Life Foundation.