As I've mentioned in the last couple of blog posts, Wholly Yours Ministries is entering into a new phase, and one which we are really excited about. Together, through your prayers and donations over the past couple years, we have helped plant and/or build several churches in both Kenya and Uganda. It's really been so amazing to have accomplished so much in such a short period of time and we're equally excited about the next phase and look forward to even greater accomplishments. Thank you for making a difference in so many lives and being part of building the kingdom of God on earth.
We feel strongly that it's now time to switch gears from planting and building, to helping establish and growing, not only those churches that we've helped plant and/or build, but the body of Christ as a whole. As I stressed everywhere I spoke during this last mission trip, the body of Christ is not buildings or denominations, but is all born-again believers across all ethnic groups and all continents. We are all called to go into all the world, preach the gospel and make disciples, and we're happy the Lord chose us to do that, and we're so very thankful He sent each of you alongside us to help.
In this new phase, we are in the process of creating "Love in Action" outreach programs to help with medical and humanitarian needs, which are many. The programs will consist of helping with food, clothing and medicine. From a spiritual standpoint, we are in the process of creating teaching and training programs based 100% on biblical teachings. These programs will help believers to grow in their relationship with Christ as well as be effective in reaching out and discipling others. It is important to note that we are establishing these programs at "The House of Winners Worship Center" in Ogalo (Mumias Kenya) first and will then be propagated to other churches and communities as our ministry expands, finances allow and as led by the Spirit.
The main hurdle for creating any type of humanitarian program in churches in rural areas of Kenya and Uganda is money. There's almost no money in the churches because there's almost no jobs available for people to make money. Most churches can't even afford to pay their pastor. That being said, initially Wholly Yours Ministries will need to fully fund all these programs. I specifically said, initially, because we must be very careful not to create programs that continually require money from our ministry to sustain. and we have an idea how to make these programs self-sustaining over time. Our idea is to create several small businesses that will not only give jobs to the many jobless but will generate profits. These profits will provide funds to maintain and grow the "Love in Action" outreach programs and also provide funding for developing and distributing training and teaching materials. We have several ideas for these small businesses, among which are poultry farming, growing various crops, sewing, soap making, and even a movie theater. Of course, starting small businesses will require investment funding also, but can be made to be self-sustaining after the initial investment.
We feel strongly that this is the direction we need to take and are moving forward with planning for this new phase. We realize though that we cannot do this alone. We really need your prayers and your financial help to move this forward. I realize that many reading this are struggling just to survive each day and can't help, but there are many than can. For those that can, will you please help us make this happen. Perhaps you can give $5, or perhaps you can give $5000. Whatever you can give will be greatly appreciated and will change the lives of so many people forever. LET'S DO THIS!!! Everything you give is tax deductible according to IRS guidelines.
You can give through PayPal account whollyoursministries@gmail.com, CashApp account $WYM59, or send a check to Wholly Yours Ministries 483 Oak Hill St. NE, Abingdon, VA 24210. If there's any other method you prefer, just email me at whollyourministires@gmai.com and we can discuss.
Also, please be in prayer for the Lord to supply us a building for a Thrift Store and Community Outreach Center in or around the Abingdon Virginia area. Fifty percent of profits from the Thrift Store will go to fund foreign missions and fifty percent for local missions through the Community Outreach Center. We believe God will supply us a building and we will not have to go in debt for this. Please pray and believe with us.
As there are really no pictures that directly correspond to this blog post, I've included several from my recent mission trip to Kenya and Uganda for you to enjoy!
God bless each one of you!
Wholly Yours in Christ,
Rev. Paul Havens
Wholly Yours Ministries
Founder and President
So many wonderful things happening. Love the fact that there will be discipleship for those who newly come to Christ and wonderful to hear about little businesses that will help those there to be sustainable. Also love the fact that you are looking for a building in your area to do the thrift store to help local community and communities overseas. May God do abundantly above which you can ask or imagine.