Capstone Ministries is a Christian organization that believes that family is the divine structure God has designed for the rearing of children. Family provides the necessary protective environment in which children can grow and develop. In Kenya the family is under attack from many forces. The HIV pandemic, ongoing poverty, malaria, urbanization, a Western influence and family breakdown has stressed families. Capstone Ministries was founded in 2005 with a vision to restore street children and their families in Kisumu, Kenya. More than 1000 children, mostly boys, live full‐time on the streets, begging and stealing to survive. They sleep in open parks, on the sidewalks in front of shops and even in the sewers. Few believe that they can or even should be rehabilitated.
Capstone Ministries is founded upon the Scripture from Psalm 118:22 ”The stone the builder’s rejected has become the capstone.” Dan and Patty Schmelzer (above) have worked with street children in Kisumu since 2002. They are the founders and directors of the ministry with 11 indigenous staff. Capstone believes that every child has value and every child should know the love of God and family.
Capstone has to date reconciled 680 boys from the street since 2005. Capstone Ministries is an RSO of LCMS.
Capstone Ministries is founded upon the Scripture from Psalm 118:22 ”The stone the builder’s rejected has become the capstone.” Dan and Patty Schmelzer (above) have worked with street children in Kisumu since 2002. They are the founders and directors of the ministry with 11 indigenous staff. Capstone believes that every child has value and every child should know the love of God and family.
Capstone has to date reconciled 680 boys from the street since 2005. Capstone Ministries is an RSO of LCMS.
PROGRAMS AS PART OF CAPSTONE MINISTRIES
Restoration to the Home and Family: The vision of Capstone Ministries is a street child who is now a former street child and has been reunited with his family.
Restoration to the Home and Family: The vision of Capstone Ministries is a street child who is now a former street child and has been reunited with his family.
Capstone Camp is an opportunity for former street kids who have been reintegrated with their families to come together for a week of spiritual enrichment, scouting activities, crafts and games. The intention of the Camp is to build up the children in Christ and help them to become better children at home and school.
Rescue and Counseling Capstone staff are on the street each and every week as well as meeting and counseling with boys at the Juvenile Detention Center in Kisumu. Parents receive regular follow up visits.
Bible Study Groups Parents of reconciled boys are invited to one of 17 small group Bible study groups for spiritual development and mutual encouragement.
High School Sponsorship -- Capstone encourages donors to consider supporting the Education Fund of Capstone which provides a uniform and school
fees for a needy and deserving reconciled child. Capstone currently has 36 students who are enrolled in secondary school.
fees for a needy and deserving reconciled child. Capstone currently has 36 students who are enrolled in secondary school.
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Send Donations to: Capstone Ministries P.O. Box 2080 Oakdale, CA 95361 |
