The Derse Family Back to Africa!!!
Friends of
Oasis shared their hearts for the orphan children in Kenya Kenya
Before the end
of the evening, we knew God was leading us to sponsor a child through Oasis and
commit to praying for the ministry and the children. A few weeks later, we received wonderful news
that an eight year old boy, Mikal, was rescued and had been brought to the
Oasis Children’s Home. Would we consider being Mikal’s sponsor family? Our answer was a resounding YES! We knew from the moment we saw his picture
that Mikal was the one we had prayed for!
Mikal became part of our family! Letters, pictures, and even an Easter
morning phone call with Mikal helped us to get to know him better.
In October of
that year, our entire family had the opportunity to travel to Kenya
From the moment
we arrived at the Oasis Children’s Home, we knew that God was working
powerfully to not only rescue orphan children but to bring them to a loving and
nurturing home where they have hope for a wonderful future. We also discerned
that He was calling our family to play a larger role in this ministry and the
lives of the 98 children living there.
Once arriving
back home in Wisconsin Kenya Kenya
In January of
2013, our entire family will be moving to Kenya
Scott will be
working to set up a small medical clinic at the Children’s Home as well as
training other Oasis staff to help care for the medical needs of the children.
Kathi and Megan will be assisting in implementing a
spiritual development program for all of the children as well as starting a
preschool for the young children.
The Derse
children will also be playing a role.
Megan and Matthew will be assisting with the sponsorship program. Joining them will be James, who will work with
them to mentor the children at the home.
James, who is also an accomplished musician/recording artist, will be
bringing some recording equipment and will be working with the children to
record a worship CD. Sarah will be
helping out in all of these areas and assisting in formal music instruction for
the children as well.
We certainly
appreciate your prayer support as we prepare to go as well as during our time
in Africa , but we would also be so very
blessed if you would please consider supporting us financially. Oasis for Orphans is a registered 501(c)(3)
organization and all donations are fully tax-deductable. You may send a check to the following
address:
Oasis For Orphans
Attn: Derse Family
Fund
In His Service,
Scott and Kathi
Derse
and Megan,
Matthew, James and Sarah
