It is a small project that will have impact on Children's lives.
In January, 2017 I had the joy of spending 3 weeks in Kenya and traveled around doing over 50 programs for schools, colleges, churches and marketplaces. I met so many wonderful and generous people. I was hosted by a very sweet family - Pastor Peter and his wonderful wife Pastor Rose. They have 11 children - 5 are natural born and the other 6 are children they have taken in and adopted. I saw their kindness and love for these kids. And how well the children are doing. Peter's mother also has several abandoned children living up a her small home on the hill. The goal is to build a Children's Home and make it large enough to house 25-30 children. A full time teacher to live there costs about $1,400 a year. (Yes it is a different place indeed.) And the grandmothers, aunts uncles and others volunteer to watch over the kids and raise them up.
I met so many children who have lost parents due to various reasons and was really moved to do something.
The dream is to use some of that land up on the hill and construct a small home for the children. They have plenty of volunteers to help construct it and they own the land from inheritance so the only real challenge is coming up with building materials. The estimate sheet I have had put together shows $18,000 to complete this task. That is so reasonable. If we had to buy land it would be a lot more. Yes, the land is the expensive part so this is really a reachable goal. I also am hoping to get them a vehicle so they can use it as a delivery and transport service to make money to support the home for years to come and to transport the children to doctor or whatever. That would be an additional $7,500. SO If and when we get to the first goal of building the home, the next phase would be the vehicle. Finally in future they should be able to support the costs of the home and the teacher and children by the income they make from the vehicle. I want this all to be self sustainable when completed.
I have already sent money to help them start banana trees and other garden items so there will be plenty of good stuff growing right next to the home.
The place for this home is lovely and away from the noise and danger of the city. The hill overlooks valleys and other hills and the air is so clean up there. They can walk to school too over on the other side of a hill.
You can help in three ways. I can't do this alone and would really appreciate any help you consider.
#1 - If you can, please pray for the children and this project.
#2 - You can make a donation. - Make a tax deductible donation to help by writing a check to "North Springs Church" and mail to be or directly to the church - put a post it note on it that says for Jeremiah's House Kenya. Thank you.
North Springs Church 7868 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
#3 You can help me set up a fund raising show in your town. I would bring in a delightful clean comedy show for your church or civic group and we can do a collection at the end. Call it a clean comedy night, or family night and lets have some fun. I would do this for your group at no charge. I would personally cover mileage, posters, promotional costs, etc. I will help with promotional ideas and make this very successful. We need only 2-3 weeks from the Yes to the completed show.
I figure if I can do 18 programs and raise a Thousand at each that $18,000 for Jeremiah's House would be done in a few months. Cool. Maybe I am too ambitious, maybe I am to optimistic, but I got to try some how to do this and would sure appreciate your help in any way!!
If you know someone who would like a very fun show like this at their Elks, Eagles, VFW, School, Church, anywhere! Call me please. I am trying to fill the calendar right now. All proceeds from the program will go to charity. And please tell someone you know about this as they might know the person who can say yest to this fun filled comedy show for adults, families and all ages. Bring the kids, they will like it too!
I also would be open to the idea of splitting the funds with your group. If your teen ministry or your Lions Club has a project - Cool - I will do the show, and split funds raised with your charity! I am sure this will bring in a good amount that can go to good causes. Yours along with my little project we call Jeremiah's House. I can just see the kids now - up on the hill, with good food and a pleasant environment. And the love of these people to help them move ahead so they can learn, grow and have successful futures. Call and we can discuss options and how to go about this fund raising entertainment with your group.
I met so many children who have lost parents due to various reasons and was really moved to do something.
The dream is to use some of that land up on the hill and construct a small home for the children. They have plenty of volunteers to help construct it and they own the land from inheritance so the only real challenge is coming up with building materials. The estimate sheet I have had put together shows $18,000 to complete this task. That is so reasonable. If we had to buy land it would be a lot more. Yes, the land is the expensive part so this is really a reachable goal. I also am hoping to get them a vehicle so they can use it as a delivery and transport service to make money to support the home for years to come and to transport the children to doctor or whatever. That would be an additional $7,500. SO If and when we get to the first goal of building the home, the next phase would be the vehicle. Finally in future they should be able to support the costs of the home and the teacher and children by the income they make from the vehicle. I want this all to be self sustainable when completed.
I have already sent money to help them start banana trees and other garden items so there will be plenty of good stuff growing right next to the home.
The place for this home is lovely and away from the noise and danger of the city. The hill overlooks valleys and other hills and the air is so clean up there. They can walk to school too over on the other side of a hill.
You can help in three ways. I can't do this alone and would really appreciate any help you consider.
#1 - If you can, please pray for the children and this project.
#2 - You can make a donation. - Make a tax deductible donation to help by writing a check to "North Springs Church" and mail to be or directly to the church - put a post it note on it that says for Jeremiah's House Kenya. Thank you.
North Springs Church 7868 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
#3 You can help me set up a fund raising show in your town. I would bring in a delightful clean comedy show for your church or civic group and we can do a collection at the end. Call it a clean comedy night, or family night and lets have some fun. I would do this for your group at no charge. I would personally cover mileage, posters, promotional costs, etc. I will help with promotional ideas and make this very successful. We need only 2-3 weeks from the Yes to the completed show.
I figure if I can do 18 programs and raise a Thousand at each that $18,000 for Jeremiah's House would be done in a few months. Cool. Maybe I am too ambitious, maybe I am to optimistic, but I got to try some how to do this and would sure appreciate your help in any way!!
If you know someone who would like a very fun show like this at their Elks, Eagles, VFW, School, Church, anywhere! Call me please. I am trying to fill the calendar right now. All proceeds from the program will go to charity. And please tell someone you know about this as they might know the person who can say yest to this fun filled comedy show for adults, families and all ages. Bring the kids, they will like it too!
I also would be open to the idea of splitting the funds with your group. If your teen ministry or your Lions Club has a project - Cool - I will do the show, and split funds raised with your charity! I am sure this will bring in a good amount that can go to good causes. Yours along with my little project we call Jeremiah's House. I can just see the kids now - up on the hill, with good food and a pleasant environment. And the love of these people to help them move ahead so they can learn, grow and have successful futures. Call and we can discuss options and how to go about this fund raising entertainment with your group.
New name for this project.
I always knew that Jeremiah's house would not be the final name for this place of safety and fun for children in Kenya. I had a feeling it would change some day. I relate to the prophet Jeremiah and his sadness about what he saw in the world. I feel that about every place I visit - including my country.
Hannah was a sweet 19 year old who died unexpectedly in March of 2021. I entertained at her 6th birthday party and again at her graduation party last summer. My daughter played with her and her brothers and we often went over to their home for dinner or my daughter had sleep overs there a lot.
It was a huge shock to discover that she passed away and I love her two brothers and her parents and I just want to remember her with her name for the orphanage in Kenya.
Lord bless you Hannah, you are missed and fondly remembered and loved very much by the creator God of the universe.
We are currently over 8,000 for this project and are grateful to the groups that are contributing.
We are currently a bit over $13,000 - God is so good.
The Kenyan Flag Appears Magically during the show!
The children at school love to hear about the values of gaining knowledge and wisdom.
This is the Orphanage Site |
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Pastor Ruth and husband Pastor Peter. Norm in the blue shirt. Behind us is the location for the orphanage - up on a hill away from the dusty town.
This is the progress so far as of January 1, 2021. We are awaiting more funding to continue the purchase of supplies to finish.
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Here the Volunteers are constructing the project. This is very exciting to see the progress.
Here is a typical audience at a school . The kids were great listeners and seemed to really like the show. All the principals gave nice reviews and invited me back again.
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Here are other photos from my visit to Kenya a few years back.
It was a three week tour with a little over 50 presentations at schools, churches, orphanages, colleges and on the street, parks or market places.
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After the show at a school in Kenya.
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350 Elementary and Jr. High Students at a program in Kenya January 2017
Norm doing a program for a High School in Kenya January 2017
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On the street a large crowd gathers to see the fun guy do a show. There was lots of laughter and joy.
Under the shade of a couple beautiful trees for 400 elementary through high school students.
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Presenting for a High School in Kenya. I make the Keyna Flag appear after talking about what the colors of the flag stand for and this gets a big cheer.
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About to start the presentation for a 5- 8th grade group at a school.
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Fishermen on Lake Victoria. Kenya borders this huge lake and the orphanage site is about 2 hours west of here. All photos on this site I took while spending 3 weeks doing over 46 shows across Western Kenya. That's me with he hat by the main sail.
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Peter's wife Rose in front and her friend from Tanzinia - who was a wonderful singer and she opened each show with 2 songs that lifted everyone's spirits. A wonderfully talented lady.
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Please watch this site as we add ways to give and share in this project.
Also please consider calling about a comedy night for your event where we can do a fund raiser. Thanks - Norm |
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Fish drying - Delicious Fish fresh for Lake Victoria,
So far so good - We should have enough to pour cement foundation now. Pictures of progress to follow. I also sent them some funds to plant Banana trees so they will be producing fruit in a year and a half. Also other garden items are being planted now, so when the kids move in in a year there will be a super garden.
Thank you Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester, MN
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Over 400 people came out to the End of Season Event for Upward Soccer Program on October 15th, 2017. All proceeds from the show plus the collection at the back after will go to the Orphanage project.
Thank You Shiloh Temple in Brooklyn Park, MN
We appreciate your Generous contribution to the Orphanage after my program in September 2017.
Thank you Calvary Church in Arden Hills
It was fun to be a part of your Family Night in October 2020 out on the lawn. Your kindness and generous support has help a lot on this project.
Thank you Hope Academy in St. Paul Park
I had a great time bringing the program to your students in January and am thankful for your contribution to the orphanage project in Kenya. You are kind and generous. January 2021
Thank you St Croix Valley Christian School
We had so much fun bringing the show to your school. I loved to hear the students laughter. Thank you all for collecting funds for the orphanage through out the month of January 2021 and your generous contribution is going to work on the orphanage.
Thank You Hillside Church in Mankato for Family Fun night
I had so much fun bringing the program to your families for the big Wednesday night event in February. Thank you for your generosity toward the orphanage.
Thank you North Springs Church in Lino Lakes
Thank you so much for your support of this project!
Thank you Barn Church
Your prayers and financial assistance on this project are greatly appreciated.
Please let me know how I can bring a fun filled program to your group as a fund raiser for this project.
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