The Daystar Difference...A Light Shining in the Darkness

"like  a lamp shining in a dark place— until the Day dawns,
and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts."
2nd Peter 1:29, NLT

I love that the picture of Jesus as the "Daystar" and translated as "Christ the Morning Star" in a modern translation.  Jesus is what makes Daystar different and He is shining through Daystar in these difficult days.  The darker the circumstances, the bringer Jesus shines.  I hope you enjoy the video below of students declaring their identity in Christ and the story of Kelvin who is serving in the slums during Covid.
I want to share three other ways Daystar is different during this pandemic:

1. Daystar is standing on the firm foundation of Christ. In days of turmoil, campus ministries provide spiritual nurture to student through online chapels and virtual care of each student.

2. Daystar is providing quality online education accessible to everyone. With most universities completely closed,  U.S. supporters made it possible to provide online learning for over 4,000 students, many who live in remote areas.

3. Daystar is caring for others.  U.S. partners provided for International Students stuck on campus as well as support for 141 students struggling financial.  Even without government support, Daystar cut tuition by 15% and faculty members have taken significant salary cuts.

Thank you for making this difference possible!

Blessings,

Walt

Development Manager, Daystar U.S.

Kelvin shares his story

“ I’m a student at Daystar University Nairobi Campus majoring in Community Development and a minor in Communication. I am born and raised in Mathare slum, a place I consider home having in mind that it is where I grew up with my four siblings and my mother. I currently have one parent (my mother), who was a banana vendor up to the point of illness.

My main reason for applying for scholarship was because I am unable to raise my fees especially now that the little money I get is used to cater for my sick mother who is suffering a terminal illness. The entire family heavily relies on me and this makes it completely impossible for me to even provide a quarter of my fees.

I want to see a better world where youth and families grow up with hope for a better tomorrow, a place where children would feel loved, cared for and protected. I started an organization in Mathare that feeds over 200 children with hot porridge every morning through the support of friends. I received Christ as my personal Savior while I was a child. I am involved in several ministries in the Mathare slums that mostly look into the interests of children and widows in the Community and churches around. I have also initiated a youth program that aims to bring redemption to our brothers (who are lost in drugs and robbery) as they track through the food program that feeds the kids and widows with a cup of porridge each day and later we get to pray with them.

I always remember that God created this world and everything in it. He always was, is, and always will be master of the universe. Praise to our Lord Jesus. I pray that God will help me complete my education at Daystar University to create a difference for His people. Growing up in a devastated home where my parents had to work very hard to make ends meet has made me realize the value of a college education. I will be the first in my family to attend college, and I hope to set a good example to my siblings.

I greatly appreciate you whole heartily for accepting to assist me in completing school. This shall enable me to accomplish so many things for the betterment of myself and the Community in Mathare. May the Lord bless you. I offer my sincerest thanks for your generous support. AMEN. THANK YOU LORD!”

Covid-19 Emergency Student Relief Fund

Please join us in reaching our goal of $119,000 to meet the immediate needs of Daystar students and to assist so many more whose families are being impacted because of COVID-19.

International Students are unable to travel home to be with family.

Daystar students cannot make their school fee payment as a result of the current economic situation and the uncertainty that is looming.

Your gifts multiply the impact of Daystar’s mission to educate Christ-centered servant leaders to transform Africa. Thank you for being part of our Daystar family!

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