Thanksgiving Postcard Correction

November 18th, 2021

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9 (NIV)

I want to express how thankful we are for your support for Daystar students!  I hope you received our most recent Thanksgiving postcard sharing ways that your giving is making a difference.  If you didn't receive the postcard, we would love to have your mailing address so you will receive regular updates in the mail.  Please respond to this email with your address details or you can see the postcard below.   

If you looked closely at the numbers in the postcard you may have noticed a typo.  Thank you to those who were willing to let us know!  We had mistakenly used a number that almost doubled our administration expenses!  Our administration expenses were 18% of our expenses, not 33%!  You can see the correct numbers on the the updated postcard photo or on the website.  

Life would be much easier without mistakes, but then most of my learning comes through mistakes. God gives us strength in our weakness and helps us when we struggle. I wonder how many of us forfeit the grace that could be ours by not turning to God in times of trouble or even in mistakes?

I appreciate your advice on how we can better serve you - please feel free to send us  corrections, or questions when there are misunderstandings.  We cannot do this without your help!

Thank you for your prayers and for giving us grace! :o)

Blessings,

Alan 

Daystar U.S., Executive Director

Mary Emmah Gives Thanks
for Scholarship Support

Calvary greetings!

It is my prayer that you are safe during this pandemic. I am a born again Christian from the western part of Kenya. I am the first born in a family of three. Currently I am in upcountry helping my parents with farming since they lost their jobs because of the Corona virus.

I joined Daystar in August 2015 and honestly can testify that it has taken the hand of the Lord to be where I am today. Before getting the Daystar U.S. scholarship, I was being sponsored by an organization called Inua Dada in partnership with Chase Bank but the scholarship did not materialize forcing me to stay at home for a period of one year. God kept me going despite the tough situations I faced and sure enough He came through for me on August 2017 when l was awarded the Daystar U.S. scholarship. This not only made me financially cleared to sit for my exams, but helped pay for my medical expenses, and cater for my housing and dining needs.

My stay at Daystar University was the best and it is sad that I will be leaving the family that I have had for the past five years. Besides God, what helped me through my stay at Daystar is the family I have received. Mrs. Jenifer and my sister Cate always stood up for me and encouraged me to do my part of working hard and letting God do the rest. My work study supervisor, Mr. Nzou, who always checked up to ensure I was able to balance between work and studies and my lecturers, Mrs. Faith Mburu and Dr. Kinuthia, who have kept me on my toes. I was also privileged to join the mission team giving me a chance to grow spiritually by sharing the word of God through various missions to schools, churches and children homes.

Only God knows what lies ahead for me after I graduate. He stood up for me and always will. The Bible reminds me always to not be anxious about anything but in every situation, be prayerful and petition with thanksgiving, to present my requests to God. My plan after I graduate is to sit for a board exam for the Public Health Officers and Technician Council on December 16th after which l will apply for a one-year internship.

I always thank God for you. You have walked with me throughout my student life paying for my school fees, giving me allowances and praying for me and my family. I will always appreciate your generous support that you have given me and the other less privileged students. You never tired in giving, for with the same measure you have measured, it will be measured back to you. Thank you so much for helping me achieve my dreams. How I wish you were here with me to celebrate my achievement. I will always love you. Blessings.