During spring break, 56 children, youth, and adults from the NCC traveled to Kimogoro, Kenya, to serve, connect, and learn alongside the students and families of the rural Adventist boarding school.
Kimogoro is located in the lush, tea-covered hills of central Kenya. The school is home to 384 students from kindergarten through the ninth grade. Most students live on campus during the school term, while their families live in nearby villages.
Access to basic supplies and services is limited; even simple tasks and supplies can require hours of travel by foot or motorcycle. “One of the gifts donated by the group was a computer and printer,” said Eddie Heinrich,NCC Youth Director. “This common tool that we take for granted daily will allow the principal and teachers to print tests and other important documents, a task that would require hours of travel to get copies from town.”
In addition to delivering school and clothing supplies, the team worked alongside local builders to complete two new classrooms. Another group led Vacation Bible School, where children worshipped, played games, and made crafts. In the same spirit of care, eye exams were given, and 500 pairs of eyeglasses were distributed to students and village members—restoring clear vision for many.
One of the most moving moments came during the distribution of food items.
“We were able to purchase hundreds of eggs in town and give them to the school,” Heinrich recalled. “This simple food item is a rare delicacy for the school to supply. Most daily meals consist of millet and other simple items. When the eggs were handed out, a small girl approached me. She held out her hand with her one egg and asked if I would like to eat it. At that moment, I witnessed the widow’s mite—and heard Jesus’ words, ‘…She has given more than anyone else…’”
The experience left a lasting impact on both the Kimogoro community and the NCC team. While the group came to serve, they also received. Janeen Little, pastor of the Tracy Church, shared, “It was incredible to see our kids meet Jesus and commit to Him. In the midst of many challenges during the trip, they were resilient and insistent on having fun! God is still on the move, and this generation is following Him to the promised land!”
Featured in Northern Lights, April 17, 2025
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