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# When a flood wipes out your school.

**Children of migrant workers celebrated in grand fashion.**

# Perseverance, Hope, Love, Restoration.

Two years ago, Naomi, my dear friend and YLI Coach, opened a small two-room school in Sunyani, Ghana with a giant vision: educate children of migrant workers.  Its called "King James Educational Complex"\*

Naomi poured her life (and personal income) into the school, but tragically in May a flood devastated the facility.  Over the last few months of watching Naomi I've been reminded of the power of perseverance in leadership.

*"Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us."     Romans 5:3-4, Berean Study Bible*

Some photos of the flood and damage that was done in May

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Photos from three weeks ago of the school, graduation, and the teachers.

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Perseverance, hope, character, love.  This is how Naomi was able to rebuild the school, keep her teachers employed, and hold her first graduation; all in less than three months.  As a young widow who also lost a child, Naomi is not new to suffering.  Suffering has made her loving, hopeful, and courageous.  Suffering has forged her as a leader.

Naomi is just the kind of leader we strive to reproduce in YLI.  She's a valuable part of our team.  **If you have a heart for education and would like to support King James, please contact me.  If you know of a Christian school or organization that would consider partnering with Naomi, please let me know.**  It's a great investment!

[And if you haven't seen the video about Naomi and King James, please watch.  It's good stuff.](https://youngleadersinternational.org/2015/08/28/naomi-awuni-this-is-discipleship/)

###### **\*The name "King James" was not given because of a particular translation of the bible.  They are the names of Naomi's sons James, and King.  King passed away two years ago at age 16.**

 

 

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