Pastor Aaron Gisonga and his incredible family – all three generationsFor so many of our African children (some of whom grew up in refugee camps), Granny’s House is a real oasis and a place where they get to experience “childhood” from a totally different vantage point than they did in some of the war-torn nations from which they came. Our mission at Granny’s House is to provide opportunities for the kids to “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Because of the generosity of Midway Heights Baptist Church, Christian Fellowship Church, and The Crossing, our recent Christmas party gave them one more chance to experience even more of His goodness!
We are especially grateful to Pastor Aaron Gisonga for pre-empting his usual Sunday evening African worship service at the Community Center so that we could use that space for our annual party. We simply did not have space at Granny’s House, considering that we only have two, tiny 700-square-foot apartments to accommodate the anticipated crowd (around 175). In the past, we would simply pass the gifts out the front door, but Missouri winter weather rarely cooperate with that kind of plan.
What a blessing to have so many of our new African families join us this year. We loved watching the parents as they watched their children on the big screen for the very first time as they viewed “IF I HAD (ANOTHER) MILLION DOLLAR$,” our new DVD starring the children of Granny’s House.
Whether remembering when the kids began slathering frosting onto pretzel rods to transform them into snowmen, or when we all belted out “Joy to the World,” we will never forget being able to celebrate Christmas with so many of our African friends! ~Granny Pam
Gire and Ira with Granny Pam. The boys definitely dressed up for the occasion!
Kezia… lovely, even while holding two babies as she watches the Granny’s House movie.
Kaylyn Lakebrink (left) tells the story of the “Three Trees.”
