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We are currently looking for those who would like to partner with us by sponsoring a child for only $10 month.

This will provide basic needs such as water, food, clothing and medications. I'm sure for most people you would never even miss $10 a month but $10 a month will change the life of these children. Don't just support one child, support two or three!

10/22/2026

Good morning! We wanted to share a few updates with you.

I spoke with Alice this week and she has been sick with pneumonia. She said that they have had very heavy rains and lots of people have been sick with malaria or other sickness.

They are expecting more heavy rains and there is fear of people losing their homes.

Also due to the heavy rains we have had to put our chicken project on hold. We were advised that if we bring in chickens at this time the risk is very high of them getting sick and not surviving. So until we get the all clear, we will put that project on hold. We are excited to begin this as we know the return this will bring to help feed our children. Keep this in prayer as we make preparations for our chickens to arrive.

We have a water holding tank in Bunyore that is in need of being replaced. It’s got a crack in it and we did have it looked at but was told it’s beyond a patch job. So we were able to send the funds today to replace that.

We have a couple toilets that are full and needing emptied and we were also able to send the funds today to have that work done.

We also have a solar pump at Kakamega that has broken and cannot be repaired. We are awaiting a bid to know how much a new one will cost.

We are so thankful for those of you who continue to pour into Overcoming Children either through prayer or finances. We are grateful for all of your support!

06/09/2026

This is called a tuktuk and is used as a taxi in Kenya. Two of our teachers were on their way to school and their tuktuk was involved in an accident. Please be praying for them. One is bruised up and the other has been admitted to the hospital.

06/06/2026

One month ago we shared a post with urgent needs. We had a couple of physical tangible needs as well as the need for regular monthly support for our feeding program. There was also a very big need that I couldn't mention but I knew God was able to meet all of these needs because He has always remained faithful!

I am so please to tell you that all of the mosquito nets have been paid for!! The new water tank will be purchased this week and we are able to send a little extra food money this month! PRAISE THE LORD!

ISN'T IT JUST LIKE GOD?
I was stressing a little over this other need and wondering what to do. I sat down at my desk and began to balance out the month of May when I realized that another Pastor/Church had met this need to the dollar. They had electronically gave and I had no idea. I had been stressing over this when 26 days ago God had already provided.

I wish you all could understand the amount of appreciation I have for each of you who have ever given, prayed or even shared our page. It was 10 years ago when God ordained such a wonderful ministry partnership with Alice and Overcoming Faith Academies in Kenya. I look forward to all that God will continue to do through this ministry of His and pray for God's greatest blessings on each of you. Never forget, we are blessed to be a blessing!

05/06/2026

Overcoming Children Update | We Need Your Help

This is a difficult update but an important one.

Through Overcoming Children, we support nearly 1,000 students across three schools in Kakamega, Nambale, and Bunyore, Kenya. Because of faithful support from you, these children have had food, education, medicine, and daily care.

But over the past year, support has declined and the need has grown.

Right now, they are facing real food shortages. This past year there has been extreme weather in Kenya.

When drought hits, there is little to no food and what is available becomes incredibly expensive.
When the rains come, they come hard destroying crops, flooding areas, and making the long walk to school dangerous.

It feels like they can’t catch a break.

Here are the immediate needs:

• Mosquito nets for boarding students $1,400
Heavy rains have caused a surge in mosquitoes, and the current nets are worn out and no longer effective.

• Well repair at the Kakamega school
The well has been damaged and is allowing dirt and debris into the water. Right now, they’re relying on rainwater, but this is only temporary. The well needs to be repaired for safe, clean water.

We’ve been sending extra support where we can but it’s still not enough.

This isn’t about extras.
This is about food, clean water, and protection for these kids.

We’re asking you to pray with us.
Pray for provision.
Pray for protection over these children as they travel.
Pray for wisdom for the leaders on the ground.
Pray for relief from both drought and destructive rains.

And if you’re able to give, please click this link:

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If you’re not able to give, sharing this post and standing with us in prayer matters more than you know.

We are committed to these children. We just need help carrying it.

— Overcoming Children

02/09/2026

URGENT: Kenya is experiencing a severe drought crisis. They have had the driest October, November and December since 1981. The news is reporting an estimated 2-3.3 million people facing acute food insecurity due to the prolonged drought. Please be in prayer over this situation. With the lack of rain the crops are unable to grow. I have spoken with Alice and there is much concern and worry over where food will come from. We know that God will provide even when there seems to be no way. We need your prayers and financial support now more than ever. What is available is becoming more and more expensive as it is even more in demand. Join us in praying over this urgent need!

01/16/2026

**VERY GRAPHIC VIDEO IN COMMENTS**
We have had an urgent prayer request come in. One of our female teachers was walking home after school and a tree limb fell in front if her. She was trying to step over and around the tree limb but got herself tangled up in the limb and it punctured the top of her foot. As she continued to try to move away and free her foot, the limb continued to go even deeper into her foot. The doctors are expecting a very lengthy recovery with multiple skin grafts. Please pray for this teacher. If the Lord leads you to help out financially toward this need feel free to reach out to us and we will help you with that.
**DO NOT VIEW THE COMMENTS IF YOU HAVE A WEAK STOMACH**

01/12/2026

If you are local to SW Missouri you may have met Jay. He was one of our Overcoming Children in Kenya. He got to come to the U.S. just before Thanksgiving and spend a month with us.

After Jay finished at Overcoming he went to Nairobi to go to high school. His mom had been paying for his high school tuition until May when she passed away.

This month he began his senior year. He is an excellent student and even desires to come to the U. S. for university. His current situation is that he no longer has anyone to cover his tuition. The school has generously taken $1,000 off of the cost of his tuition but he still has a balance of $2,000. They are willing to accept monthly payments on his tuition. This school is like many schools in Kenya where he lives there as well as attends classes. The tuition includes all meals, fees for activities and other expenses.

If you are able to help in any way toward his tuition we would appreciate it. This young man has had so much turmoil in his life that we would hate for him to have to be uprooted from this school and placed elsewhere.
-Stephanie

12/08/2025

Thank you so much for helping get this faulty tank replaced. You are the best!

11/22/2025

Asante Sana! Thank you so much for helping us purchase a new water holding tank! The way you pray for and love our students is such a blessing!! The funds will be wired first thing Monday morning! 🙌🏼

11/21/2025

We need your help! One of our water holding tanks has a crack in it and is leaking water. We need to remove the tank and replace it before it ends up cracking completely and injuring someone. This is at our main school in Kakamega. The cost of a new tank is $700.

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PO Box 488
Webb City, MO
64870

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http://www.overcomingchildren.org/

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