Hello Everyone. The past 18 months have moved faster than I’ve been able to blog. Allow me to attempt a ‘nutshell’ update and perspective of the whirlwind 18 month time frame from October 2011 – March 2013. In perspective it’s significant because it testifies to the fact that when God has given you a glimpse into your destiny He will order your steps. Also it’s significant to know that regardless to how we may think time is passing us by, God has a divine time clock and calendar for us that is not based on man’s timing.

The compassion and vision placed in my heart by God for numerous nations began in the mid ’80’s. Over the years I’ve sown in prayer and finance in faith knowing my feet would one day walk the land. Through visions I’ve known I would build schools and training centers in Africa. In October 2011 the realization of those dreams and visions began manifesting thanks to family and friends who sowed financial seeds. Here’s my nutshell update:

Fall of 2011:

Visit to China: (Shanghai, Beijing) I walked the holy mountain and Great Wall while praying and interceding for the land.

Visit to Canada: Walked the land. Interceded and prayed.

Spring 2012:

Visit to Kenya Africa: (Nairobi, Mombasa, Ukunda and Samburu) Ministered at a conference for several days; distributed food and gifts to children in Samburu; Established a ministry/business contact to pursue acquisition of land to build a children’s home and school in Kenya. After returning to USA,  Sending Ollie Worldwide(SOW) was incorporated and a local 501(c) organization enlisted as our fiscal agent; established collaboration with Pastor Makope and named him Senior Project Manager in Narok Kenya. Goshenland Academy & Children’s Home(GACH) was chosen as a name for the home and school. An architect was hired in Kenya to began the drawings for GACH.

Summer 2012:

Return to Kenya Africa: (Nairobi, Narok) Ministered at multiple churches in various areas; Distributed food & gifts to children  and adults in several areas; took 40-50 children on field trip; Visited land sites and met with owners/representatives regarding acquiring acreage for building Goshenland Academy & Children’s Home (GACH); Met with architect to discuss drawings.

Fall 2012:

15 acres of land were acquired in the Masai Mara area of Narok Kenya to build GACH; Architectural drawings were finalized.

Spring 2013:

Plans in motion for Summer trip to Africa; Capital Building Campaign fundraising planning in process.

That’s my nut shell and perspective.