LAMB - Lake Area Mission Builders

04/05/2026

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Matthew 28:5-6

01/31/2026

We are celebrating God's provision and faithfulness with the 10th anniversary of the Mathare Education Project!!!

Ten years ago in January, LAMB scholarshipped its first 20 students, taking them out of Mathare Slum and placing them into secondary boarding schools around Kenya. Today 250 scholarships have been given to Mathare Slum kids and currently we have 115 students from Mathare enrolled in 75 different boarding schools, grades 10-12, across Kenya & that number is projected to grow to 135 next year!!!! And to date, 102 have qualified to attend university & college!None of this would be possible without your support and unceasing prayer for this ministry!

In 2013 when we took our first trip to Mathare, we never dreamed the amazing things God was about to do thru His faithful servants in Kenya and in the US.

"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them." Ephesians 2:10

Thank you to everyone who has walked in this good work that God prepared for us to do! You are making a tremendous difference!

01/19/2026

It's the start of a new school term in Kenya! LAMB has 45 brand new students starting Form 1 (10th grade) which brings us to a total of 115 students enrolled in high school thru LAMB scholarships!!!! These 115 students are spread out all over Kenya attending 75 different boarding schools. Please pray for all 115 students as they adjust to living outside of Mathare Slum. Pray for them to excel in school & to adjust to their rigorous new schedules (starting at 5am and going to 10pm) & for them to stay close to Jesus! What a privilege it is to see God changing the trajectory of these student's lives thru education sponsorship & to see how He is changing the community of Mathare. Please also be in pray for Pastor Erick Adie & Pastor Matthew Kiage & Joyce Aruga & all of our brothers and sisters in Mathare who serve these students and families so faithfully & make this scholarship program possible. Thank you to ALL of our donors. You are amazing! If you are interested in learning more about LAMB check out

About UsLake Area Mission Builders – is a non-denominational Christian organization located at the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri. LAMB is made up of like-minded partners from around the country and exists to provide missional opportunities to churches, businesses, groups and individuals t...

12/26/2025

It's Friday which means we are celebrating ANOTHER college graduate! Lavender Ongudi received a LAMB scholarship in 2017 taking her out of the Mathare Slums and into Koru Girls Secondary Boarding School. This December she graduated from Keroka Technical College with a degree in Construction Procurement. Because of your generosity God brought her out of the slums and through hard work, perserverence and dedication she is now a college graduate with a future and a hope! Praise the Lord! Keep praying for Lavender and all of the LAMB students. Would you consider sponsoring a child? 100% of your donation goes to the child's education. www.lakeareamissionbuilders.org

12/19/2025

Happy Fri-YAY in a big way! Today we are celebrating and praising God for another LAMB College Graduate! 🎉 Cathorine Auma, received a LAMB secondary boarding school scholarship out of Mathare Slum to Barachado Girls High School in 2016. This month she received her degree in nursing! We are so incredibly proud of you Cathorine! Please keep Cathorine in your prayers as she begins a new chapter in her life. If you are interested in changing a child's life through education, visit lakeareamissionbuilders.org 100% of your donation goes directly to the child's education.

12/13/2025

Join us in celebrating the university graduation of LAMB scholarship recipient Stephen Ochieng. Stephen received a scholarship out of Mathare Slum into St Peter's secondary boarding school in 2017 and has made the most of his opportunity! He has graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Kibabii University. We are so incredibly proud of you Stephen! Please keep Stephen lifted up in prayer as he starts the next phase of his life's journey. Join us in making a difference in a child's future! www.lakeareamissionbuilders.org

12/02/2025

I've always struggled with the idea of "Giving Tuesday" It comes AFTER "Black Friday" & "Cyber Monday" when many of us have overspent on things we probably don't need. It's an afterthought. It's an "if I have anything left, I'll donate it to charity" mentality. I know what you're thinking, "Bah-humbug Scrooge!" But seriously, shouldn't the "day", singular, of giving, come before the "days", plural, of spending? God sent Jesus, His one and only Son, to die for us. He was and is the greatest gift ever given & it cost God everything!
As you ponder whether or not to give to your favorite charity today, remember Jesus. Remember the greatest gift ever given. And remember His words “And the King will answer them, 'I assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me'." Matthew 25:40
100% of your donation to LAMB goes directly to a child from Mathare Slum in Nairobi, Kenya who has NOTHING and it will give them EVERYTHING - a secondary boarding school education, a future and a hope in Jesus name.
https://lakeareamissionbuilders.org/donate/
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12/01/2025

Meet Penina Oginga. Penina was a recipient of a LAMB secondary boarding school (high school) scholarship in 2017. She was able to leave Mathare Slum and attend Khwesero Girls High School. Sponsored by LAMB donor Sharon Dampier, Penina made the most of her scholarship & her journey didn't stop with high school graduation! Please join us in praising God and celebrating Penina's University graduation with a Diploma in Social Work and Community Development from Kiriri Women’s University. Erick Adie, one of the pastors from Grace End Times Church and LAMB liaison said "This is a great milestone not only for her, but also for her family and our entire community." Would you consider sponsoring a slum kid and giving them a chance for a future & a hope through education in Jesus name?
For more info visit Lakeareamissionbuilders.org

11/14/2025

Meet Beatrice Anyango Othoro, a recipient of a LAMB secondary school (high school) scholarship in 2018. She completed secondary school in 2021 and just graduated from University with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiology and Education!
Congratulations Beatrice! We are so incredibly proud of you!

Pastor Erick from Grace Church, who LAMB partners with in Mathare said "Your unwavering commitment and investment in her education have made this great achievement possible. Beatrice’s success is a clear reflection of your compassion, faith, and dedication to empowering young lives through education in Mathare slum."

Would you consider sponsoring a child by scholarshipping them for an education and a future & a hope outside the slum?

https://lakeareamissionbuilders.org/donate/

10/18/2025

Elevation Billings we are looking forward to being with you tomorrow!

Tomorrow is our Missions Sunday! We are excited to have LAMB her to share with you all the work God has been doing in Kenya!

08/14/2025

Love these happy faces!!!! Form 2 (10th grade) students share with the LAMB team their questions about our lives & America and their prayer requests & struggles and what they like best about their new boarding schools outside Mathare slum. LAMB currently scholarships 132 students out of Mathare into over 50 boarding schools all across Kenya. Learn more at lakeareamissionbuilders.org