Special Thanks To... Rev. David Lindsey for Nominating Nathan Roberts for the Bethel Seminary Christian Ministry Leadership Award. Ray and Jacqueline Arneson, the Kunkel Family and Friends, Faith and David Kroeker Maus, the Bethel Global Prayer Servants, and all the Daylight Partners for helping Daylight Purchase 4 acres of Land! And to Marjorie Smith for donating the resources for the Kimpur family to build a new home!
Luther Seminary The Story Magazine
Creating Daylight: Luther Student Co-Founds Faciity for Children in War-Torn Kenya
by Tracy Behrendt, Correspondent
As far as friends go, Michael Kimpur and Nathan Roberts couldn't be more different.
Kimpur's stories of nomadic life in Kenya and his path to Bethel opened Roberts' eyes to children with lives very different from his own—ones without safety, homes or free education...
"That, for me, really brought it full circle," Roberts said. "Here I was living with a World Vision child. I realized that the way I had treated poverty and people who had really big needs was as a
bank. I give money to some (organization), they give it to (those with needs), and they write me a letter back. But when I met Michael, I realized that I had the opportunity to make a deeper face-to-face connection." Read Full Article
by Tracy Behrendt, Correspondent
As far as friends go, Michael Kimpur and Nathan Roberts couldn't be more different.
Kimpur's stories of nomadic life in Kenya and his path to Bethel opened Roberts' eyes to children with lives very different from his own—ones without safety, homes or free education...
"That, for me, really brought it full circle," Roberts said. "Here I was living with a World Vision child. I realized that the way I had treated poverty and people who had really big needs was as a
bank. I give money to some (organization), they give it to (those with needs), and they write me a letter back. But when I met Michael, I realized that I had the opportunity to make a deeper face-to-face connection." Read Full Article
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Daylight Storytelling
Lauren Soderstrom's Stories Tues. May 31st, 7-9pm The Beat Coffee in Uptown $10 donation Music: Eric Phillips and David Lindsey |
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Principal Morris Onyango's Hopes
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Bethel Seminary's
Who's Who in Christian Ministry Leadership Award Awarded to US Director Nathan Roberts for his work with Daylight! Click image for details and tickets... |
Daylight Storytelling
Thurs. April 14th @ The Beat Coffee in Uptown, MPLS
Rachel Finsaas is back from 8 weeks in Kenya and has stories to share! $10 suggested Donation.
Thurs. April 14th @ The Beat Coffee in Uptown, MPLS
Rachel Finsaas is back from 8 weeks in Kenya and has stories to share! $10 suggested Donation.
Daylight's Kenyan Founder Michael Kimpur's trip to America 2010!
During Michael's Trip we were able to Raise $24,491! Thanks for making it possible to purchase 3 acres of land and start constructing the dormitory!
Michael and Daylight were featured by Bethel University:
Bethel Alumni Magazine Link: Lighting the Way pg 22-24
Campus Newspaper Link: Q and A with Michael Kimpur Page 3
Michael Kimpur, Nathan Roberts, and board member William Obaga Preaching at Luther Seminary Chapel:
Michael and Daylight were featured by Bethel University:
Bethel Alumni Magazine Link: Lighting the Way pg 22-24
Campus Newspaper Link: Q and A with Michael Kimpur Page 3
Michael Kimpur, Nathan Roberts, and board member William Obaga Preaching at Luther Seminary Chapel:
Listen to Michael's Sermon at House of Mercy Nov 7.:
Link: My life as a herds boy with the Good Shepherd
Sermon about Nathan Roberts' Experiences with Daylight Center
Things I Learned from my African Friends
Matthew 15:29-39
Preached at House of Mercy 5.23.10
Things I Learned from my African Friends
Matthew 15:29-39
Preached at House of Mercy 5.23.10
Winter 2010 Newsletter
Growing Friendships in the U.S.
from Kenyan Director Michael Kimpur
I arrived in Minnesota on October the 13th with the goal of thanking in person the people who have been helping
us out with the Daylight Center and School work in Pokot, Kenya. also wanted to establish new connections and build
relationships, and fundraise for the first dormitory building to shelter kids at Daylight. Two months down the road, I
realize the Lord has been faithful. I have visited with so many people and groups...
To Kenya and Back Again Reflections on My Journey
by Joyce Schwartz
Daylight was such a joy to visit. I had so much fun with the children. I handed out stickers. We played
with balloons and ate candy and had a wonderful time together. I took pictures and videos of the kids using a
digital camera and loved watching their faces when I played back the video for them to see themselves...
from Kenyan Director Michael Kimpur
I arrived in Minnesota on October the 13th with the goal of thanking in person the people who have been helping
us out with the Daylight Center and School work in Pokot, Kenya. also wanted to establish new connections and build
relationships, and fundraise for the first dormitory building to shelter kids at Daylight. Two months down the road, I
realize the Lord has been faithful. I have visited with so many people and groups...
To Kenya and Back Again Reflections on My Journey
by Joyce Schwartz
Daylight was such a joy to visit. I had so much fun with the children. I handed out stickers. We played
with balloons and ate candy and had a wonderful time together. I took pictures and videos of the kids using a
digital camera and loved watching their faces when I played back the video for them to see themselves...
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Fall 2010 Newsletter
Michael Kimpur at 9 years old
Summer at Daylight
from Kenyan Director Michael Kimpur
Daylight Children’s Center & School is an inevitable response to the plight of many disadvantaged kids from the Pokot and the neighboring nomadic pastoral communities whose single social challenge happens to be poverty occasioned and orchestrated by cattle-rustling. Cattle-rustling or in other words “cowjacking” is somewhat low key warfare that pities the Pokot against the neighboring nomadic communities. In the ensuing struggle for cows, violent encounters in the form of raids and counter-raids are staged by these warring communities against each other. As a result, there is a heavy loss and the women and kids are particularly hit hard the most...
Michael’s Story from Herds boy to Daylight Director
by Andrew Ulasich
Most kids in Michael’s community see the beginning of this story: the diseases, the hunger, the tribal conflict. Most do not have the string of opportunities that Michael received. For that, Michael is grateful. He recognizes his responsibility and has chosen to serve his people. Amidst the election violence of 2008, Michael returned to Kenya, and went back to Pokot. “We found kids there who had no one to care for them. So we cared for them,” Michael explains...
from Kenyan Director Michael Kimpur
Daylight Children’s Center & School is an inevitable response to the plight of many disadvantaged kids from the Pokot and the neighboring nomadic pastoral communities whose single social challenge happens to be poverty occasioned and orchestrated by cattle-rustling. Cattle-rustling or in other words “cowjacking” is somewhat low key warfare that pities the Pokot against the neighboring nomadic communities. In the ensuing struggle for cows, violent encounters in the form of raids and counter-raids are staged by these warring communities against each other. As a result, there is a heavy loss and the women and kids are particularly hit hard the most...
Michael’s Story from Herds boy to Daylight Director
by Andrew Ulasich
Most kids in Michael’s community see the beginning of this story: the diseases, the hunger, the tribal conflict. Most do not have the string of opportunities that Michael received. For that, Michael is grateful. He recognizes his responsibility and has chosen to serve his people. Amidst the election violence of 2008, Michael returned to Kenya, and went back to Pokot. “We found kids there who had no one to care for them. So we cared for them,” Michael explains...
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| Daylight Year End Budget Report |
