Hey Everyone,
My name is Rehema, and I live in the village of Kiberenge with my mom,
jjajja (grandma), my aunt, 8 cousins, and 7 siblings. I am ten years old. I met
everyone from Compassion in Action almost two years ago when they started a
kids’ Bible club at my house. I have loved learning the Bible, singing songs, memorizing verses, playing games, and eating candy every Sunday
afternoon. Last month after CIA had finished teaching us about God’s power over
the Egyptians with Moses and the Red Sea, CIA asked my mom if I could go to
school at Legacy Christian Academy at Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries in
Kubamitwe, a village almost 5 miles away from where I live. The school that I
was going to was a Muslim school funded by the government. Many kids in my
school don’t even graduate from 7th grade, because our school can’t
afford good teachers, and without good teachers it is very difficult for us to
pass the national exam that allows us to go to high school. When my mom said
that I could go to Legacy, I couldn’t help but run up and hug each of the
members of CIA, trying to express my gratitude for giving me a hopeful future.
The next month, I went to Master Solomon Kavuma for an interview, and I was
accepted!
Even though I have to go back to 1st grade (I was
previously in 3rd), I don’t really care because I know that going
back will help me in the long run. I am so excited to have this opportunity.
God is truly taking care of me!
Gratefully,
Rehema
(Adapted from Rehema’s personal testimony)
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| Rehema |
Rehema started her first day of school at Legacy, on
February 2nd, but we need your help to send her to school. Due to
the distance and her inability to safely ride a bicycle, CIA is hiring a
motorcycle taxi for her to come to and from school. If anyone would be willing
to sponsor Rehema’s transportation ($50 per month), or even contribute to a
portion of her transportation, please contact me at elisa@sosministries.com. Thanks!
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| Rehema (second to the left) and her sisters and cousins |
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| Rehema's house where over 15 people live |
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| Rehema's old school |
