Winnie is one of the first kids I met in Africa. She was at the airport with Rebecca, Michael and two other girls from My Father’s House. Winnie is about 13 years old and she is one of the most amazing servant leaders I have ever met. She is such a joy to be around. Winnie is an orphan. Her mother died from bad headaches.
While I was visiting, Rebecca asked her to give an impromptu testimony in front of the whole school. With tears in her eyes she shared with everyone about being an orphan and how thankful she is that Rebecca and Michael take care of her. She shared that she wants to be a doctor when she grows up and she believes in and is trusting God that her dreams will come true.
Winnie is a strong leader and role model to all the students at Royal Hope Academy. She really has a great head on her shoulders. While the younger children are in line for their meals at Royal Hope Academy you will find Winnie and some other young ladies in the school church interceding on behalf of her classmates and village. She honors and respects her teachers by making sure they have lunch before she eats, too. She does well in her classes and sings and leads worship at school, too. Winnie is in Primary Class 7 so this is her last year at Royal Hope Academy.
One morning I was getting ready to iron my clothes and she asked if she could do it for me. A big part of me did not want to let her serve me because I was there to serve them but I knew her heart and I knew that she finds great joy in serving others so I let her. How encouraging it is to see someone her age having such strong leadership qualities. The whole time I was visiting she was so helpful and loving to me. I adore this girl!
Each child living at My Father’s House needs two sponsors at $35 per month to care for their basic needs. Having sponsors will allow her to move on to Secondary School and continue her journey to become a doctor. Winnie would be SOOO excited to have a sponsor. Oh, and she writes great letters, too!
I would love for someone to sponsor, pray for her, and help her reach her goal of becoming a doctor! If God is calling you to help this precious princess of God reach her goal of becoming a doctor, let me know!
Yes! I love this post!!!!!!!!!!!!! Winnie went through a LOT before coming to our home. She was homeless and alone and had to go to our local chairman to find somewhere to live. He sent her to work as a maid for a woman who said she would not be allowed to go to school. Finally God opened up room in our home and hearts to bring her here. She is a jewel and a treasure. I'm so thankful for her.
ReplyDeleteAnyone can sign up on my blog or give your info to Amanda! :)
ReplyDeletehey amanda your link to my blog is not active. I think you put http twice.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Just changed it!! I want to do more of these posts. I think Charity will be next. :-)
ReplyDeleteI posted this on Facebook as well, but I loved getting to spend time with Winnie when I was there last month and would really love to sponsor her! So I can just go to Rebecca's blog to sign up, right? Thank you so much for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Auntie Mirinda! I want in on the action too! Please put me down as one of the sponsors! Oh and Rebecca's DONATE button is giving me an error message. Cheers! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you Karen and Keong! Winnie is such a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI just signed up through Pay Pal- I am SO excited about this opportunity to build a relationship with her!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful you want to build a relationship with her. This is exactly what she needs! She is so excited about having sponsors!
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