Walking Forward Educational Ministry |

Posted by admin on Jan 15, 2012

About Us

The journey began in 2003 with a mission trip to Guatemala. The team would be doing medical and construction work during our stay with one day set aside to visit the city dump. The experience at the Guatemala City dump would be the epicenter of what was to become WALKING FORWARD EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES (WFEM). Entrance to the dump was through two huge doors. To the left were cardboard structures that the...

Posted by admin on Jan 20, 2012

Core Values

Being God directed - means that He started the desire, strength, faith and compassion within me based on seeing children and families struggle and suffer in poverty. Walking Forward Educational Ministries role is to keep God at the center and follow His direction. This is not WFEM’s project but His preferred plan. Compassion in Action - God gives each of us special gifts. At WFEM we have the gifts of...

Posted by admin on Jan 24, 2012

Educational History

Kenyan Educational History In Kenya, HIV/AIDS was not declared a national emergency until 2001, by which time the epidemic had claimed an estimated 140,000 lives. At the end of 2003, Kenya was home to some 650,000 children orphaned by AIDS, representing 37 percent of the country’s orphans. Unlike many other sub-Saharan African countries, the number of orphans in rural areas in Kenya is 20 percent higher...

Posted by admin on Jan 15, 2012

Prayer

James was Jesus’ brother and in his book we are challenged not just say we believe but to look at our faith and actions to determine how we are following Jesus. James was written around A.D. 49 and was written to the First Century Jewish Christians residing in Jewish communities outside Palestine, and Christians everywhere. The scripture below James 2:14-18 Dear brothers and sisters, what’s the...

Posted by admin on Jan 15, 2012

Sponsor

Through your sponsorship you will have contact with the person you are so graciously supporting. In Nicaragua we are currently working on an Internet system in Villa Catalina. The computer is there and a connection will soon be in place. This will allow communicating with your child/adult via e-mail. In November two more laptop computers are being donated to WFEM. One will be placed in Santa Matilda,...

Posted by admin on Jan 20, 2012

Get Involved

Here are some ways you can assist us: Sponsor a child/adult in either country For Nicaragua it is $300/year or $25/month. In Kenya it is $780/year or $65/month. Host a dinner/brunch where you invite 8-10 people over for a meal. During this social time people can learn more about WFEM and I will even bring dessert. Pray for the ministry and the people we are serving Volunteer opportunities are...

Posted by admin on Jan 15, 2012

Make a Contribution

SPONSORSHIP: To increase individual sponsorship by 10 in each country. Kenya: $65/mo or $780 annually, this comes to $2.14 per day. Sponsorship is for education, medical, food, and clothes. Total for 10: $7,500. Nicaragua: $25/mo or $300 annually, this comes to .82 per day. Sponsorship is for education, supplies, and transportation. Total for 10: $3,000. SPONSORSHIP: For Walking Forward to raise enough...

Posted by admin on Jan 15, 2012

Board Members

Board Members – Walking Forward Educational Ministries: Marcia Essen, Lawrenceville, GA Marcia’s Testimony: “I have been sponsoring people in Nicaragua for three years. I have had the privilege to meeting them on mission trips and have seen how significant the support means to them. Without it they would not be able to attend school or complete their degree. Such a small sacrifice on my...

Welcome

Walking Forward Educational Ministry believes that every child is
a precious gift from God. They deserve to grow up with
confidence and a good sense of self worth that will lead them into
a future of opportunities. Unfortunately for those living in poverty
the reality is much different. The generational bonds of poverty
are strong. However, Walking Forward believes that education is
the way to release these bonds and equip the children to walk
forward to a life with opportunities.

Walking Forward Educational Ministry (WFEM) is determined to proceed in accomplishing their mission: To equip the poor with education and empower them to walk forward away from poverty. To accomplish this mission WFEM will provide support, resources, supplies, and spiritual nourishment to people without means of their own, who have demonstrated the desire and ambition to walk forward into a new future.

There is much work to be done if the bonds of poverty are to be broken and people can begin to Walk Forward toward a more self-reliant future. Come and join us as we serve the poor.

Thank you for visiting Walking Forward Educational Ministry!

2nd Annual WFEM Golf Tournament

You are invited to Walking Forward Educational Ministry 2nd Annual Golf Tournament. This event will take place Monday, August 20th at Chateau Elan. There will be food, raffle items, and awesome hole in one prizes on par three holes. Come and enjoy the day on a beautiful course with friends while providing a brighter future for children in Kenya.

Please click on the link below to register or RSVP. This is a per-registration event.

Click here to register