Spreading Joy: A Heartwarming Christmas Care Pack Initiative by REACH Ministries and Bethlehem Church. Activity theme: Ephesians 6:8 and James 1:27 REACH Ministries and Bethlehem Church collaborated in an impressive demonstration of social responsibility by distributing Christmas care packs to widows and orphans in the areas served by the church. This took place on December 20th, 21st, and 22nd, respectively, at Bethlehem Church in Nyamira, Kosele Church, and Gendia Church. This initiative falls under REACH Ministries' program to empower widows and orphans in Nyamira and Homabay Counties, Kenya. The distribution was well-timed, as the economic situation has made the targeted population more vulnerable. The care packs provided much-needed support and relief to widows and orphans, highlighting the dedication of REACH Ministries and Bethlehem Church to creating a positive impact in their community. The REACH Ministries program is aimed at offering support to widows and orphans who are frequently marginalized and disregarded in society. By collaborating with local churches, the organization is able to reach a broader audience and provide essential support to those who need it the most. This initiative reflects a commitment to building a more equitable society where everyone has access to the resources and support, they require to thrive. Figure 1: Bringing comfort - A moment of warmth as an elderly recipient embraces Christmas Care Packs from REACH Ministries at Bethlehem Church on 20th December 2023 During the festive season, Bethlehem Church, led by Evangelist Lucas Ayieko, exceeded their goal of distributing food care packs to 300 widows and orphans by providing for 315 individuals. Each care pack included essential food items such as 2 kg of maize flour, 2 kg of baking flour, 2 kg of sugar, 2 liters of cooking oil, 500 grams of premium tea bags, 1 kg of green grams, 2 kg of rice, and 500 grams of table salt. Reach Ministries: Christmas Care Packs Report Page 2 of 2 The distribution of these care packs demonstrated love and support for the widows and orphans during the holiday season. The generous contributions from compassionate individuals made this initiative a success and offered much-needed relief to those often overlooked in society. This kind gesture brought joy to their hearts during the festive season. Figure 2: Brightening Lives - Radiant Smiles as women receive nourishment through Christmas Care Pack. We must collaborate and support those in need to build a more equitable society. We are grateful for the efforts of REACH Ministries, led by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cox, and the entire MiracleLand Ministries (MLM), who provide essential assistance to widows and orphans. By working together, we can create a world where everyone has the opportunity to flourish. Figure 3: A grateful face as generosity reaches the heart of an elderly recipient “because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.” Ephesians 6:8

School and Dormitory Building Project The Children in Ekeonga have been without dormitories and with basic classrooms for many years. We are partnering with Agustus, Martha, and Steve to build a new storied building that will include 6 new classrooms and new dormitories for the kids. Please join us in prayer and support for these precious children and their families.

Here is a space to discuss discipleship and any questions about the book, the meetings your walk with Jesus. Open forum for people who are committed to the discipleship program. The first group worked on making the book culturally relevant.

I am excited to introduce Zuri FM 88.3 a new Christian radio station ministry founded by Spirit & Power Prophetic Assembly Pastor Levis. We are partnering with Levis and his team with REUEL CBO. This ministry is bringing the body of Christ and local ministries together like never before to promote the kingdom of God in Kisumu County. The initial launch is reaching up to 60,000 people in the Awasi area. Our next step is to raise support of $2000 US to upgrade the tower extending the range and target audience to 300,000 listeners. With our final target being to raise an additional $5000 US to increase the transmitter to 1000 watts. This last goal will increase the target ministry audience to 1.2 million souls reached every day with the gospel of Christ. Please add your prayers to ours as we invade the enemies domain of the air we have encountered much resistance and attacks on the ministries involved… it is how we know the power of God and His kingdom are crushing the deeds of darkness. Huge thanks and gratitude!!!! Richard & Julie Cox

Great time of food, fun, and friends in Obet as we worked with the Dorcus Ministry there to distribute food clothing to poorest in the community!

We have planned a crusade for Kisumu this month 28, 29 and 30th. We are asking for your prayers taking down spiritual darkness in high places and any opposition from the enemy and local witches. in the poster below you see our host who is Levis Onjala a prophet from Ghana gave this word about witches, and demons plotting attacks against the man and the ministry because he is working with white people from California who are planning crusades. The prophet has not met us or Levis but calls out his last name , the city and even his phone number. Here is the link https://fb.watch/etdVrEapXr/ follow that and then go to 3 hours and 15 minutes in when he starts to talk about Kisumu, Onjala and a number that is him.... pray for us and Levis for total victory over the attacks of the enemy and for a mighty harvest!

Here is an update from our good friend Agustus working with Peter to make the water project at the school a success. They were able implement a new pump connect to an elevated water tank and put in a new gravity fed distribution center! This project was fully funded online within a week and we can't be happier for our new kids in the Ekeonga school program! @ekeongavcandchschool Great Job!

We always look for divine connections and appointments. Here are some pics from last month. We met a wonderful Pastor and his wife in Nairobi Ibraham & Diane Omondi from Dove Christian fellowship. These folks donated food from feed the children program to the Agape orphans site unseen. We were so excited to deliver the 120 KGs of a wonderful rice product that has been supplemented to meet full nutritional requirements! Huge thank you to the Omondi's and Dove International....

This week we have begun the classroom remodel effort for the primary classrooms! Thank you to everyone who is contributing to this effort; we want our kids to know that they deserve and get the best because their Father in heaven loves them!!!!

Reaching out to widows and orphans. We are so excited to launch the Christmas care packs for the widows and orphans again. Last year we touched 225 lives with $30 presents of nutritious food, clothes, soap and other essentials but this year we can do better. partnered with Agape Orphanage and local oversite through Dr. Lucas Ayieko who has a heart for the widows and orphans. Together we are targeting 350 widows and orphans associated with the Agape Orphanage and Miracle Land Ministries. We have sourced the packages locally for only $30 US currency. I want to thank you ahead of time for your generosity and willingness to make a change in the hearts of the under served people in Kenya!

We are speechless, Our home church BranchesHB led by Pastor @Andrew Schey held a Sunday service to remember. As pastor continued his sermons on Word and Deed Pastor announced the board's decision to fund the dormitory projects at Agape with a very generous one time offering of $20,000 US. He also encouraged the church that we are not people who only share the gospel in word but in deed as well and invited them to help fund the rest of the building program. We were so blown away by the support and love our church family has shown and it is not just in word! I am so excited to report the building projects are all funded! The projects are not just funded but the way God provides they are funded, shaken, pressed down and overflowing. We can complete and furnish the buildings as well!!!!