The
outreach has made a huge impact on the lives of individuals like George (right).
He is one of the guides who takes visitors through the Valley. He came to the
Church after two of his friends were killed and he needed somewhere to run to.
George comes from a family of six children. After dropping out of school, he was
idle and was quickly finding himself in trouble.
Many
young people are
attracted to the
recreational programs we
sponsor.
Our football team competes in a divisional tournament.
This season the team remains unbeaten in its division.
The players are young boys from Mathare who have been reached by the
ministry of the Outreach Community Church
in Mathare and now attend church
there
Apart
from their involvement in the football team, many of these
The
Outreach Church has become a
main attraction for the young people who live in the Valley.
A new generator runs the sound system during the week when the youth rehearse
for their Sunday service musical presentations. The generator (which runs on
paraffin) also powers the TV and VCR which are used to show good documentaries,
educational and Christian videos. They are a positive alternative to many of the
detrimental videos that are shown in the Mathare Valley.