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God cares about Widows, Orphans and The Poor & Needy. By His grace, we will all do our parts and be the hands and feet of Jesus and minister His love to people around us. So help us God, Amen.

DOWM Ministry provides family based solutions for widows and orphans in Kiambu County, mainly in the Korio, Mbau-ini and Matathia areas.

Many of our DOWM orphans have a single (widowed) parent or relative that they live with. DOWM helps to strengthen these widows and relatives to provide permanence, stability and safety for these children.

It is our desire to reach out to these families and the communities that they live in. Our goal is to help without hurting. Empowering through education to bring each widow and orphan to the point of eventually being fully able to care for themselves and become strong members of their community and society as a whole.

Meet the National Committee

PIEI-DOWM National Director

Pastor Francis & wife Elizabeth

Pastor Francis was born in the small village of Matathia, where he continues to live today with his own family. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Wambui on the 18th of December 2004.The two have been blessed with three children: Lewis Waweru, Gertrude Waweru and Tasha Njeri.

Knowing his heart, God compelled Francis to join Vision international bible seminary to pursue a degree in Theology. After completing his BA in 2004 God called him to pastor a small church with only one woman and seven children. Surprisingly, five of the children were orphans and the woman was a widow. This fully confirmed God's call and laid on Passtor Francis' heart to serve care for the needy widows, orphans, vulnerable children and widowers. Thus Dorcas orphans and widows’ ministry (DOWM) began, and up to date, you will either find Pastor Francis distributing food to orphans, mentoring the older orphans, working alongside widow/ers and leading them to the Lord.

National Committee Secretary

John Thuku Njoroge

My Name is John Thuku Njoroge, aged 34 years. I was born at Matathia village, Mbau-ini Location, Lari sub- county, Kiambu County.

I am a Born again Christian, an Anglican, working as an evangelist in the Diocese of Mt. Kenya South (Kiambu County).

I am married to one wife, Lucy Njeri. Together we are blessed with three children; two girls and one boy.

I am a graduate with a diploma in theology from Carlile College, Jogoo Road, Nairobi, hence a Captain in the Ministry.

I volunteer in DOWM Ministry as the National Secretary.

National Committee Treasurer

Stephen Watene Mwangi

My name is Stephen Watene Mwangi. I am blessed to be married to one wife, Ann Wanja Macharia and the father of three children, Rosemary Muthoni age 9, Faith Wanjiru age 6 and Lucas Mwangi age 3.

I serve as Pastor of First Baptist of Kenya, Maingi, Kijabe. I studied Theology at Word of Truth at Maai Mahiu.

I serve as the National Treasurer in the DOWM Ministry.

Member at Large National Committee

Nancy Gathua

My name is Nancy Gathua, a Born again Christian, married and a mother of three.

I worked at Kenya Airports Authority for ten years but took an early retirement. I then proceeded for short courses in Counseling, Poverty Eradication and Community Health Volunteer projects.

I'm passionate about serving and appreciate the opportunity to serve as a volunteer member in the Dowm Ministry.

MEET OUR U.S. PARTNERING COMMITTEE

Chairman

Marsha McCarty

Marsha, a member of Pleasantview Family Church, has served as a board member of the church, serving as the Missions Coordinator.

Marsha and her husband Al have been blessed with three children and five grandchildren.

Marsha began making trips to Kenya in 2005. She has made 1-2 trips each year since then Together she and her husband coordinate PIEI-WOT/DOWM short term mission trips to Kenya.

Secretary

Lois Brown

Lois and her husband Ross are long time members of First Baptist Church of Bellevue, MI. Lois serves on the Social Committee, sings in the choir and works with the children's Wednesday night program. She is also a supporter of the church's mission projects.

Lois has made two trips to Kenya, attending the WOT graduation ceremonies in 2018 and 2019.

We are happy to have Lois with us on the US DOWM committee.

Treasurer

Vickie Roberts

Vickie and her husband, Aaron, are long time members of First Baptist Church in Bellevue. They are empty nesters who are very proud of their two sons currently serving active duty in the Navy and Air Force.

They have two cats who boss them around and enjoy camping and spending time at their cabin up north.

Vickie is a member of the praise/worship team at church and serves as a deaconess.

She first became involved with DOWM after their youngest son went on one of the trips to Kenya with Al and Marsha in 2018.

Projects Coordinator

Racheal Barnes

Hi, my name is Racheal Barnes. I am married to Randy, my high school sweetheart. We have four adult children. I am a member of Bellevue First Baptist Church.

God has gifted me with a passion to reach children. I am a retired teacher. I have been on two mission trips to Kenya. I am excited to be serving in this ministry.

Mission Trip Coordinator

Al McCarty

Al McCarty is a member of Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling, MI. He retired from Kellogg Co after 38 years of service.

Al and his wife Marsha have served as team leaders and have organized trips and traveled with several PIEI-WOT/DOWM teams to Kenya.

The McCarty's have been an actively serving in Kenya since 2005.