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Things are happening and changes are taking place constantly at Seeds In HIS Garden. On this page we will provide you with reports from time to time which will demonstrate that Seeds In HIS Garden is truly making a difference in the lives of children once considered worthless and hopeless.

FIRST GRADUATES: In May2005, Jacintah Ndungu and Sophia Kuria became the first two high school graduates at Seeds In HIS Garden. They are now enrolled in the United States International University in Nairobi. Jacintah’s interest is in pediatric medicine and Sophia’s is in international relations. Before graduation, they were required to write a brief essay on what their education meant to them. This is what they wrote:

Jacintah wrote: With my background and living in a third world country, there was no hope for education. Having been disassociated from the world of education, I was susceptible to being an illiterate person for the rest of my life. However, I do not believe that was God’s intentions, for he brought along a Good Samaritan, Rebecca Adams. She is a mother of twenty-five of which I am one of them. Rebecca has loved, cared, and gone through thick and thin for our sake. Because she wants the best for us, she has decided to give us the best education. I’m very grateful for having Rebecca as my mother. She encouraged and pushed for me to enter in the A Beka Academy program. I had a poor education and the chances were slim, but I worked hard and for the last four years of my high school education, I have proven to myself and others that achievement is done through effort and perseverance. I believe that the standards of A Beka are very high. These standards have brought discipline in studying that I did not have before. As a Kenyan citizen there is not much that Kenya can offer for my future without an education; thus, I have learned to strive for the best in order to make a difference in the world and to the society I live in. A Beka has prepared me to face other challenges that are ahead of me in the realm of education and my future goals in life. I have learned so many things about the Bible, through all my bible classes of which I feel is the greatest blessing that will never leave my heart. I am very grateful for having taken A Beka for the last four years of my high school education so that I may encourage other to strive to give their best to God and others in their lives.

Sophia wrote: Living in a third world country, A Beka Program can be considered a difficult educational program. Kenya does not offer many resources relating to the American standards to help enhance one’s knowledge. Although I am an orphan living in a children’s home, I am cared for by Rebecca Adams, who is now my mother. Being introduced to the A Beka Program for four high school years has brought a tremendous change in my life. Being an AIDS orphan, we are often forgotten, but A Beka has brought value and meaning and most important a view of God’s purpose for my life. One good example is when I look at my Business Mathematics book. On the cover it reads, “Business Mathematics: In a Christian Perspective.” At first when I read the cover, I could not envision how a mathematics book could relate to God. After I became aware of the contents, I realized that God is clearly the creator of every subject. Therefore, A Beka Academy has planted something important into my heart that will continue to transform my life and others. I have learned that everything I do should be done for the glory of God. My purpose is not for men to be proud of, but rather for Him to be “well pleased” with my service to Him. My eyes are opened now to what the world really needs. It needs people of integrity, respect, and who will make a difference. I believe that A Beka has brought a goal in focus for me. Because of my education, as well as those who encouraged, I desire to love God and others, and to make a difference in the world with integrity of my faith.

OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN: Eugene Otieno is a ninth grade student at SIHG in the A Beka Academy program. He just received his first semester grades. They would be considered great anywhere, but for an abandoned child in Africa they are truly remarkable!