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“When Faith Builds Foundations: The Shalom Story Continues”

Shalom Care School Construction: Step by Step, by Faith. 

This week, we joyfully resume construction at Shalom Care School after eight months of what I like to call “accumulating manna.” Yes—manna, God’s gracious provision for His people. Undeserved, yet faithfully supplied through generous donations. 

Just like the children of Israel in the desert, we have continued to trust God for every single step. We have never once received a large capital donation that could complete an entire building at once. Instead, our journey has been one of steady faith—trusting God to provide, one step at a time.

One thing we are sure of: the burden, though heavy, will be lifted by the Lord Himself. The One who owns all the gold, silver, and cattle on a thousand hills knows where the resources are and when to release them. Sometimes He provides in trickles; other times, He pours out blessings abundantly. Our part is to stay ready—to receive, to obey, and to move when He says, “Go.”


As we enter this next phase of building Shalom Care School, we invite you to join us in prayer. What began with just a few bricks and bags of cement has grown into a solid foundation—one laid with faith, love, and hope for our community’s children. Because we value excellence and dignity, we are building quality, lasting structures that reflect those values.


Being a storied building, much of the early work was buried underground in the foundation. But now, we begin to build what will finally be seen—the visible testimony of God’s faithfulness and people’s partnership.

For now, our children continue to learn from our health center building, while we look forward to moving them soon into their new classrooms. When that happens, the medical clinic can also return to its intended space—another step in fulfilling the larger vision God gave us.

We know the vision is bigger than us, but we choose to walk in obedience and faith. And today, we invite you to join us:

🙏 Pray for the ongoing construction and the vision behind it.
💛 Give—consider making an end-of-year gift toward this new phase of Shalom Care School.
🗣️ Share—tell someone about Shalom Care School and the opportunity to be part of what God is doing here.

Together, we have the incredible privilege of partnering with God as He builds—not just structures, but hope, dignity, and transformation in our community.



Here’s to resuming the construction of the Shalom Care School Project—one step of faith at a time.

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