15 Years of Street Ministry

It's June 2010, and that means Made in the Streets has been in existence for 15 years, working on the streets and alleyways of Nairobi. What a delight it is to remember some of the young people who came to us in the beginning. Snake (Samuel Kamau) is a pro boxer now, a lightweight with a devastating right cross. Daniel is in his third job and doing well. Laurent is a chef at the University of Nairobi, with more than 5 years behind him. Three of our former kids are serving in the ministry. Mary imports and sells matching dresses and shoes, and her husband has a good job. Maggie has continued to work, even though she must live in the slum in order to care for her younger brother and sister and her aged grandmother. Caro, Jane, Cathy, Zaina, Riziki and Halima work in the Narcisse Salon, an upscale place in the Sarit shopping center.

There are stories that are remarkable, stories that break our hearts, stories that make us feel so good about what we do, stories that are unfinished yet. And so many of these young people love the Lord God. We have made many mistakes and we also have many victories.

On June 26 we will celebrate 15 years. We are inviting all the former students out to Kamulu for the day, along with various government officials, church leaders and friends. Pray for us that this will be a most rewarding day. We will present 12 certificates to students who have completed their studies with us in the past year.

And thanks for all the support and prayer and love from so many people. We could never think of doing this without you.