Ontario

A Day of Waiting, Teaching, and Encouragement

Our VOH Ladies Day in Seje Written by Linda Koopman We began our day together over breakfast, grateful for the strength and fellowship God provided before the work ahead. With thankful hearts, we set out for Ladies Day at Seje Glory School, eager to gather with the women. Although we waited quite some time for the program to officially begin, the delay did not go to waste. We spent those moments visiting children in different classrooms—singing songs, colouring, playing games

Jan 123 min read

Second Sunday in Kenya – “Go With Us”

Written by Janet Pennings Today marked our second Sunday in Kenya, and we had the joy of worshipping at Yogo Glory Centre Church. The message, “Go with us,” came from Exodus 33:12 through Exodus 34:9—a powerful reminder of Moses’ plea for the Lord’s presence to go before His people. We were encouraged to bring our fears honestly before the Lord and to expect Him to work in ways that bring glory to His name. It was both convicting and comforting to remember that God’s presence

Jan 112 min read

Visits Under the Trees

This morning we were able to sleep in a little. A slower start was appreciated by the team as our days had been full, long and hot. But, we still managed to get six visits in today. Again we were faced with the enormous challenges our women face day to day. Water for household consumption. Water for drinking, water for cooking, water for personal hygiene, water for laundry. All of it to be gotten in jerrycans- 10 or 20 litres - that’s 22 to 44 pounds! Up to 4 miles away! Our

Jan 102 min read

Reflection

What a full day again for us all! The drought and heat are something else this year; please pray for rain to settle the massive amount of dust and help with the existing crops and planting of new ones🙏🏻 It was very humbling to see the response of the recipients of over 200 Bibles handed out today at our high school presentations ('Man of God' for young men and 'Hygiene/Days for Girls' for the young women). Praying for God to work mightily in the lives of many here! Rather t

Jan 94 min read

Gratitude and Sadness

We left for Arise and Shine at 8 a.m., ready for a morning with the children. The craft focused on John 3:16, followed by the story of Daniel in the lions’ den, which held their full attention. Soon the air was filled with giggles and laughter as bubbles floated across the empty playground—many of the children learning how to blow them for the very first time. Soccer quickly became a favorite, especially with a real ball in hand. Stickers ended up everywhere, not just on pape

Jan 92 min read

Witnessing or Being Witnesses To?

Today we visited with 8 of our women in the morning. Each one couldn’t say enough good about ladies day yesterday. All the ladies loved being able to come together and worship. They also loved the message that was preached. They found the talk about agriculture fascinating and the talk about gold mining enlightening. Most of the women had no idea about the dangers of mining and the use of mercury. We had visitors for lunch today and were gifted authentic Kenyan dresses! Aft

Jan 72 min read

A Day Full of Fellowship and Worship

Today we started the day with Ladies Day. The women came and gathered. It was very nice to see them so excited being brought together. We had Simon come to talk to the ladies about agriculture who is part of Voice of Hope. Simon emphasized proper farming practices such as using manure to neutralize acidic soil for better harvests. We also discussed with the ladies that parents were reminded to monitor their children’s school attendance and grades. Dr. Isaac also came to speak

Jan 62 min read

A Day of Hands, Hearts, and Gratitude

We began the day with a walk to the local market to purchase fresh produce. Along the way, I was also able to find some baby items at a good price for my great-niece, Ada, and for my granddaughter, who will be arriving in May—a small joy tucked into the morning. After dropping our items off, we separated into two groups and headed out for our widow visits. When we arrive at a widow’s home, we are always greeted with a firm, welcoming handshake. Any children who come to see wh

Jan 52 min read

A Day of Worship. Service, and Testimony

We began our day bright and early at 8:00 am, gathering for worship at Shumba Village Meeting Church. It wasn’t a typical service as we might be accustomed to, but it clearly reflected the great need for laborers in God’s harvest. We were reminded of Jesus’ words in Matthew 9:37–38, that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few—a truth that felt especially real as we worshipped together. Following the gathering, we shared the Days for Girls presentation with the wome

Jan 42 min read

From Snow to Sun: The Journey Begins

Through snow and slush, everyone safely arrived at the airport, and after dropping off our checked bags, the adventure truly began. Almost all of us were told that our carry-on and personal item had to be weighed together and come in under 11 kg. What followed was a scene many travelers would recognize: people pulling on extra layers of clothing, stuffing pockets full, and redistributing items however possible—anything to make the scale happy. Once approved, we quietly put ev

Jan 33 min read

Ontario Voice of Hope Team Sets Off Today

Today, January 1, 2026, the Ontario Voice of Hope team boarded their flights…most departing from Toronto, and one member from Vancouver…began their journey to Frankfurt and then on to Nairobi, Kenya. The team plans to spend their first week in the Kakamega area and then finish in the Seje area before returning to Nairobi. Please pray for safety in travel and for the Lord’s blessing on their visits, teaching, and the work they will be doing among their Kenyan friends.

Jan 11 min read