Testimonies - Feedback

 We meet many people during our efforts to 

- share the gospel with the unreached

- provide food to families in need

- educate children without access to schools

- provide christian literature/bibles

Many are very thankful for what we do. 

Here are some of the feedbacks we have received since our start in Namibia in 2021:

Mr. T (Opuwo custody)

Papa Ramon prayed with me before my bail hearing. Even though I didn't get bail, I know now that it is part of God's good plan (Jeremiah 29:11) and I need to be patient. I learned so much about Jesus from Papa Ramon's teaching.

(Check out our prison ministry program here).

Many inmates requests prayers

Mr. H.

I am so thankful that Papa Ramon loves me and is paying my school fees.

 

Thank you letter for Papa Ramon from one of our supported school kids

Mrs. H (Opuwo)

I couldn't believe it but one day Papa Ramon showed up at our neighborhood. He brought games & toys for our kids, we danced and afterwards Papa Ramon served food he prepared for all our children. It was fantastic! Thank you so much. 

(Check out our different feeding programs here).

Food distribution in Opuwo's outskirts

Mr. S (Oshakati custody)

I really wanted a bible to read all the stories Papa Ramon is teaching us in our bible studies & church services in custody. One day Papa Ramon surprised me and handed me a brand-new bible. I am so thankful for that!

(Check out our bible distribution program here - scroll down to #3).

A happy inmate with a new bible 

Mr. K (Ondore village)

Papa Ramon was willing to help me to pay my bail (N$2000). 

(Check out our bail-support program here)

But he did even more. He encouraged me to write a book about the influence of the modern world on the traditional life of the OvaHimba people. 

Furthermore, he got me a job as a security guard at the Children's Home he was working at (Kapundat FIA Private Hostel). I am very thankful for what Papa Ramon has done for me.

Mr. P. (Oshakati custody)

I am so thankful that Papa Ramon is teaching bible stories. Every day he came into my cell and brought posters, which he used to teach from the bible. He gave me a list of bible verses to prepare for the next day's bible story. 

(Check out our prison ministry program here).

I learned so much, things I have never known before. Because of Papa Ramon I changed my life, I accepted Jesus as my savior and I am so thankful that Papa Ramon takes care of inmates in custody.

Mrs. J (OvaHimba village)

One day Papa Ramon visited our village. He taught our children bible stories, played with them & even bought a goat, so that they had a good meal. Even we as parents had a lot of fun and were involved playing the whole day games.

When he offered to provide free education in Opuwo I was very happy for my children. Especially, I liked that they could keep their traditional hair & clothes.

I am very thankful for what Papa Ramon has done for our village.

(Check out our village outreach program here).

Outreach program: OvaHimba ladies
searching for sweets in a bowl of flour 

Group competition:
who can 'transport' water fastest?

Mrs. G (OvaHimba village)

What a surprise. One day two men arrived in my village and gave me and my family food. I was so happy because I struggle every day to have a meal for my family. My children were smiling the whole day and enjoyed the apples & biscuits. 

When I heard that Papa Ramon is struggling himself, I was shocked. How can he continue to help people if he needs help for himself? I am so thankful and my family will never forget this surprise visit.

(Check out our 'meals for the poor' program here).

A family in an OvaHimba village
receives some food

Mr. M (Oshakati custody)

I am very thankful that Papa Ramon was praying for me. Last year I had many bad dreams, but now my dreams are good. I thank God and Papa Ramon for that. 

Papa Ramon also shared the good words from the bible with me (i.e., many bible verses about encouragement and about angels) and gave me some Christian books ('Overcomer', 'The grace of God', 'A place called heaven', etc.) to read. I feel very good about everything Papa Ramon has done for me and I wish him many blessings!

(Check out our prison ministry program here).

A favorite book among inmates

Mrs. P (OvaHimba village)

Papa Ramon came several times to our village. It's always a special day. Many families are joining, because the games & dances he teaches us are so fun. I am looking forward to your next visit Papa Ramon!

(Check out our village outreach program here).

Find the sweet:
A game to learn about following instructions

Papa Ramon is teaching us funny dances

We like Papa Ramon's music & dance videos 

Wheelbarrow race: who will be the first?

Mrs. F (Okatutura)

Papa Ramon came to our church and offered to help with our Sunday school. After a long COVID break without Sunday school the children were excited. Papa Ramon brought many games and did lots of role plays to teach stories from the bible. I am so glad, that Papa Ramon helps our church!

Sunday school at the Church of the Nazarene 

Mr. A (Oshakati custody)

I am a primary school teacher and I always struggled to teach religious education. Seeing Papa Ramon using games to introduce a specific topic from the bible is a great idea I will use now for my own teaching. 

Also the use of posters/pictures, fitting to a bible story, is very useful and I know my learners [students] will appreciate the changes I will do for my teaching. I am so grateful that I met Papa Ramon in custody.

Bible story pictures help to understand
what Jesus tries to teach us

Mrs. K (OvaHimba village)

One day Papa Ramon visited our village. He told us about Jesus & bought a goat, so that we had a good meal. He also showed movies in the night and danced with us. Thank you, that was a fun day!

(Check out our village outreach program here).

Singing & dancing & movie night

Our goat meal is being prepared 

Mrs. D (Opuwo)

I sell vegetables for living. One day I met Papa Ramon when he bought food for the kids in the hostel. When he heard about my struggle in life and met my disabled, grown-up daughter, he generously provided me with a great Christmas gift. Papa Ramon came with several bags of food, i.e., cooking oil, sugar, macaroni, etc.; what a great man!

Mrs. G (Church of the Nazarene)

Every day we go to the Church of the Nazarene because Papa Ramon prepares toys and games for us.

We play, sing & dance, listening to stories about Jesus and eat. Thank you Papa Ramon. We love you!

Daily playing time in church

Church outreach: Jesus party,
a glimpse into heaven!

Mr. T (school in the rural Kunene region)

Papa Ramon came to our school and played lots of funny games with our learners. Afterwards we assembled in our class room and Papa Ramon shared stories from the bible. It was a good day, our learners were talking about it for a long time. Thank you Papa Ramon, come back soon!

School outreach:
singing & dancing & bible story time

Tug of war: fun with the rope 

Mr. J (Opuwo custody)

Papa Ramon came every day to our locked cell door and taught us a bible story. We also prayed together. I am so thankful, that I met Papa Ramon. His message from the bible changed my life!

(Check out our prison ministry program here).

Daily bible study in custody

Mr. T (Oshakati custody)

For three years I suffered in custody. Then I met Papa Ramon and he helped me with a part of my bail. I was so happy to finally leave custody - thanks to Papa Ramon.

(Check out our bail-support program here).

Mrs. J (Hakaona tribe)

Every day me and my friends stopped by Papa Ramon's house to receive food. We got bread with jam or polony, sometimes fat cakes and an apple or a banana. One day we even got cake. I love Papa Ramon!

(Check out our 'feeding program for street kids' here).

Hakaona children receiving food
through Papa Ramon's food distribution program

Mr. D (Opuwo custody)

Papa Ramon is great. He helped me with my bail application and to get a legal aid for my case. He always talked about God, so I became curious, started to read in his bible and learned many new things. Now, I know, I am a child of God and I am so glad that I have met Papa Ramon.

Mrs. P (Hakaona tribe)

Every day I and my friends received lunch at church provided by Papa Ramon. First we played games, then we listened to stories about Jesus and danced. After that we enjoyed a great meal. I am so happy that Papa Ramon cooked for us!

(Check out our different feeding programs here).

Hakaona children enjoy their daily lunch
in the Church of the Nazarene

Mr. G (Oshakati custody)

I attended Papa Ramon's church in custody regularly. I like his teaching using pictures. I even won the monthly bible quiz, because I answered many of his questions. Thank you Papa Ramon for teaching me bible stories. 

(Check out our prison ministry program here).

Mrs. S (school in the rural Kunene region)

One day Papa Ramon came to our primary school. He offered to take over teaching & activities for the day. Our learners were excited: so many fun games & bible stories. We were so happy when he came back multiple times. You are always welcome in our school Papa Ramon!

School outreach: Worship time

Sackhuepfen - sack race

Himba girl after a fun game
of finding sweets in a bowl of flour

Mrs. A (OvaHimba village)

One day Papa Ramon showed up in our village. First I was a bit scared, I had never met a white man before. He brought toys & games. We also listened to bible stories and danced. But the greatest was the food Papa Ramon brought. Me and my friends filled our bellies that day. I hope Papa Ramon will come back soon!

(Check out our village outreach program here).

Children in a village enjoying the meal Papa Ramon brought 

Mr. S (Opuwo custody)

I waited a long time, but one day Papa Ramon gave me a bible. Now I can use my time in custody to read and to learn more about God. I am so thankful for Papa Ramon's gift.

(Check out our bible distribution program here - scroll down to #3).

I am thankful that I have a bible in custody 

Mr. M (Oshakati custody)

I was baptized by Papa Ramon in Oshakati's custody. It was a great event and many inmates were baptized. I liked that Papa Ramon prepared us for several weeks, explaining what baptism is about. It was new to me.

(Check out our prison ministry program here).

Mrs. P (OvaZemba tribe)

Me and my friends are selling fat cakes & fire wood on Opuwo's street. One day we saw Papa Ramon and he spontaneous invited us. We have never been in a restaurant before; the food & drinks were amazing. 

Papa Ramon treated us with respect - very different from many other adults we encounter every day. Thank you for taking care of us Papa Ramon!

(Check out our feeding program for street kids here).

From that day on we attended his daily church program.

Street kids from the Zemba tribe
enjoying their first restaurant food 

Mr. M (Oshakati custody)

Papa Ramon helped me to write an apology letter to the family of the victim in my case. I plead guilty and felt that I should apologize. Papa Ramon's teaching in our custody bible study helped me to be a better person. With Jesus I started a new chapter in life.

(Check out our prison ministry program here).

Mrs. G (Opuwo informal settlement)

We are waiting patiently for Papa Ramon arrival. We know he comes with toys, games, bible stories and most importantly food for our kids. He is a blessing for our community. We struggle to provide daily meals to our kids. Thank you Papa Ramon for taking care of our kids!

(Check out our different feeding programs here).

Papa Ramon's feeding programs:
Hungry children waiting for their lunch

Mr. P (Oshakati custody)

Papa Ramon gave me a great book about bible stories in my Oshiwambo language. I am reading every day and learn so much about God. Thank you Papa Ramon!

Picture bible story book:
a favorite for inmates in custody

Mrs. U (Opuwo)

Every day we are going to Papa Ramon's tent to dance, play with toys and to learn about Jesus. I absolutely like this time! 

Dancing time as part of Papa Ramon's Children's Ministry 

We are glad that we came to Namibia and that we can support so many people with our different programs.

If you want to help us with our work please check out our 'Want to help' info!

Or feel free to DONATE here!

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