At Mwata Adventist School for Deaf Children, the students learn and worship together. John, one of the students, has been able to share Jesus with his family as a result.
At Mwata Adventist School for Deaf Children in Kenya, John is known for more than his smile or his confidence in the classroom. He’s known for his faith.
Each day, he moves through campus with purpose. He encourages other students. And when the students gather for worship, he is always near the front, fully present and engaged.
John’s journey to this school began early in life. When he was younger, he became seriously ill. As his condition worsened, his mother grew afraid and overwhelmed. Eventually, she left. It was John’s grandmother who stepped in.
She took him to the hospital, staying by his side as doctors worked to help him. Slowly, John began to feel a little better. And as his strength returned, his grandmother began asking new questions. Where can John grow? Where will he be understood?
Her search led her to this school. At Mwata, John’s faith in Jesus began to take root.
"After being taught about God and worship on Sabbath, I enjoyed it when I started reading the Bible on my own. I decided to become an Adventist." —John
Here, spiritual life is expressed through movement. John signs prayers with intention.
Through John’s experience at Mwata, something else has happened as well. His grandmother, and eventually others in his family, began learning more about Jesus. His grandmother gave her heart to Jesus and was baptized. They are grateful for a school that cares not only for John, but for their entire family.
John dreams of becoming a pastor, sharing God’s love with others.
"I thank God because I’m overjoyed to have peace and protection from God. Since I’ve been here, my life is full of joy and I have the hope of eternal life." —John
Mwata is designed to understand students like John. Communication here is intentional. Learning is patient. Faith is shared in ways every student can grasp. And in that environment, students can excel in learning and grow in their spiritual leadership.
"With our learners, we thank God because they are happy; they are proud of themselves. They do everything like other regular learners." —Stella
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