In 2017, when we planned the Golf Tournament, which benefits the Shalom Center, we decided we wanted to do more to help the kids at Shalom. That is when the idea of “Christmas in a Box” was birthed. This is the second year that each child at the orphanage will receive a personalized shoe box […]
CHRISTMAS IN 3 WEEKS! “Hance Kuziwa prays for Mr. Joel every day!” As I write to you tears come to my eyes. Each time I see Hance my heart is thrilled because we are blessing his young life with God’s love and provision. Christmas in a Box does this and so much more. Because of […]
The 7th Annual African Moons Golf Tournament went great! Though the rain had flooded Texas Star Golf Course, the course recovered in time for the players to tee off. Everyone had a great time. The players and volunteers were so excited to be a part of our outreach to the Shalom Center Orphanage and Special […]
One of our most exciting and rewarding events is here, “CHRISTMAS IN A BOX’! We have been helping the Shalom Center Orphanage for the last few years. The African Moons Golf Tournament benefits the Orphanage and school children of Arusha, But last year we said, “We need to do something specific just for the kids […]
Proverbs 4:20-23 says, “Keep my message in plain view at all times. Concentrate! Learn it by heart! Those who discover these words live, really live; body and soul, they’re bursting with health. Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts.” That is the challenge before us. Be vigilant, guard your heart. This will […]
Mom Bruton would remind us that the greatest goal of her life was to know HIM. Through all of life’s ups and downs, God has been faithful. This time of our lives matters because of what God is doing in each of us. Knowing Him is the result of walking away from the “distractions” in […]
In 1960, when Billy Graham held his first crusade in Kenya, my younger brother, Mike and I were attending Rift Valley Academy at Kijabi, Kenya. Rift Valley Academy is a boarding school for American missionary children. Mike was in 4th grade and I was a junior in high school. For many missionary families, boarding school […]
“And although I see few results, future missionaries will see conversions following every sermon. May they not forget the pioneers who worked in the thick gloom with few rays to cheer except such as flow from faith of the precious promises of God’s Word.” David Livingstone, Missionary/Explorer (1813 -1873) The morning of February 18, 2018, […]
It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:22-23 African Moons partners are incredible! Because of you we are ABLE! Your compassion is ready for action and continues to bless the people of Tanzania. During my trip […]
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Wow, did this prove true for our young friend at Shalom Center Orphanage, Sipha. When I was at Shalom Center in November, Sipha was […]
