A LABOR OF LOVE DEDICATED TO WIDOWS & ORPHANS
A LABOR OF LOVE DEDICATED TO
WIDOWS & ORPHANS
Pure Heart Ministries
Our mission is to create a faith-centered community dedicated to teaching, worship, and compassionate service, inspired by James 1:27. We serve elderly and homebound widows who have few to no resources, visiting their homes to fellowship, provide food, and care for household chores such as washing clothes and general cleaning. Many of these widows are alone with no one to help them, and we aim to provide the love, care, and resources they need to thrive. We teach the younger widows to love and minister to the older widows, fostering spiritual growth and a sense of belonging for all. By bringing together widows from different churches and teaching them the Word of God and the importance of serving one another, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Projects & Initiatives
Making an Impact That Lasts
Every time we return to Kenya, we’re reminded that God is always at work, often in ways we could never have imagined. Each journey deepens our love for the people, strengthens our faith, and gives us a front-row seat to the Lord’s faithfulness. We come home encouraged, humbled, and even more convinced that God is transforming lives one person, one family, and one community at a time.
We’d like to share some of the highlights from our recent trip. You’ll read about children receiving nourishing meals that help keep them in school, widows growing in confidence through God’s Word, pastors being encouraged to remain faithful to the Gospel, prisoners hearing the hope found in Christ, and children living on the streets experiencing the love of God in practical ways. These aren’t just ministry updates. They’re testimonies of what the Lord is doing through His people.
Thank you for praying, giving, and standing with us. Your partnership allows us to serve where the needs are great and to encourage those who often feel forgotten. As you read through these stories, we pray you’ll be encouraged by God’s faithfulness and reminded that every act of obedience, no matter how small it may seem, can have an eternal impact.
Projects & Initiatives
Making an Impact That Lasts
Every time we return to Kenya, we’re reminded that God is always at work, often in ways we could never have imagined. Each journey deepens our love for the people, strengthens our faith, and gives us a front-row seat to the Lord’s faithfulness. We come home encouraged, humbled, and even more convinced that God is transforming lives one person, one family, and one community at a time.
We’d like to share some of the highlights from our recent trip. You’ll read about children receiving nourishing meals that help keep them in school, widows growing in confidence through God’s Word, pastors being encouraged to remain faithful to the Gospel, prisoners hearing the hope found in Christ, and children living on the streets experiencing the love of God in practical ways. These aren’t just ministry updates. They’re testimonies of what the Lord is doing through His people.
Thank you for praying, giving, and standing with us. Your partnership allows us to serve where the needs are great and to encourage those who often feel forgotten. As you read through these stories, we pray you’ll be encouraged by God’s faithfulness and reminded that every act of obedience, no matter how small it may seem, can have an eternal impact.
our BIBLICAL VALUES
Stability + Growth
Compassion
We are dedicated to providing unwavering physical, emotional, and spiritual support to widows and orphans, reflecting God’s love.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and godly leadership, fostering trust within our church and community.
Community
Our faith in God is the cornerstone of our ministry, guiding us to create a nurturing and spiritually enriching environment for all.
God-Esteem
Through faith-based initiatives, we empower widows and orphans to develop “God-esteem” and realize their potential in Christ.
Ressources
We prioritize serving widows and orphans, ensuring they receive the vital resources and support needed to thrive.
Hope
We aim to be a source of hope and encouragement, uplifting the spirits of widows and orphans and fostering compassion.
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“Today, many churches are taking care of themselves and not the children, widows and orphans. They are the ones who need us."
~ PASTOR PATRICK MUKHWUANA
Pastor Patrick was born in Kenya in 1988 and raised by his single mother after his parents separated. Growing up in poverty with his twin sister, he faced many challenges but remained resilient. Despite financial hardships that extended his schooling, he graduated with a diploma in Christian ministry in 2023. His spiritual awakening came in 2004 during high school, leading him to become a born-again Christian. By 2005, he was leading praise and worship, and in 2006, he founded the Interdenominational Youth Army to engage youth through crusades, worship, and supporting church leaders.
In 2015, Pastor Patrick felt called by God to serve widows, starting weekly home fellowships that offered emotional and material support. This ministry grew and, by 2020, became New Life Change Ministries, later renamed James 1:27 Ministry under Pastor Marsha J. Elliott’s guidance. Today, the ministry provides immediate relief like food and also equips widows and orphans with sustainable farming and self-sufficiency skills, emphasizing spiritual growth and the call to give back, as taught in Acts 20:35.
“This has been God’s doing. People are joining our mission of love to support the most vulnerable among us.”
~ PASTOR PATRICK MUKHWUANA
Pastor Patrick was born in Kenya in 1988 and raised by his single mother after his parents separated. Growing up in poverty with his twin sister, he faced many challenges but remained resilient. Despite financial hardships that extended his schooling, he graduated with a diploma in Christian ministry in 2023. His spiritual awakening came in 2004 during high school, leading him to become a born-again Christian. By 2005, he was leading praise and worship, and in 2006, he founded the Interdenominational Youth Army to engage youth through crusades, worship, and supporting church leaders.
In 2015, Pastor Patrick felt called by God to serve widows, starting weekly home fellowships that offered emotional and material support. This ministry grew and, by 2020, became New Life Change Ministries, later renamed James 1:27 Ministry under Pastor Marsha J. Elliott’s guidance. Today, the ministry provides immediate relief like food and also equips widows and orphans with sustainable farming and self-sufficiency skills, emphasizing spiritual growth and the call to give back, as taught in Acts 20:35.
you can be a beacon of HOPE
Give
Through your generosity, we can create a faith-centered community focused on teaching, worship, and compassionate service. Every donation allows us to provide essential resources, spiritual guidance, and emotional support to those who need it most. Your contribution empowers us to serve with integrity, compassion, and faith.
Together, we can foster a future filled with hope and love, where every widow and orphan feels seen, heard, and valued. Join us in making a meaningful difference—one gift at a time. Whether a one-time contribution or monthly support, your generosity empowers us to live out the calling of James 1:27 and to be a source of hope and encouragement for our community.
you can be a beacon of HOPE
Give
Together, we can foster a future filled with hope and love, where every widow and orphan feels seen, heard, and valued. Join us in making a meaningful difference—one gift at a time. Whether a one-time contribution or monthly support, your generosity empowers us to live out the calling of James 1:27 and to be a source of hope and encouragement for our community.
Through your generosity, we can create a faith-centered community focused on teaching, worship, and compassionate service. Every donation allows us to provide essential resources, spiritual guidance, and emotional support to those who need it most. Your contribution empowers us to serve with integrity, compassion, and faith.
HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO
Get Involved
Project Idea
We’re interested in initiatives that can create income opportunities for widows.
Food & Clothing
We welcome donations of non-perishable foods and gently used or new clothing.
Zoom Sessions
We can arrange preaching and teaching via Zoom following a review by our leaders.
Missions Trips
Join us on a mission trip: Come to Nakuru, Kenya, and be part of our mission work.
Widows Ministry
There are currently over 200 widows under our care.
Care, nourishment, and dignity for elderly and homebound widows.
Farming and seamstress training to help able-bodied widows become self-sufficient.
Equipping our widows with Bibles.
Orphans Ministry
There are over 100 children in need of sponsorship.
Reaching children living on the streets of Nakuru with food, clothing, and the love of Christ.
With God’s help, our goal is to provide each child with an education and a future.
Prison Ministry
Monthly Visit Cost: $700
Sharing the gospel and practical care with inmates through monthly visits.
Your partnership helps us provide public address systems, Bibles, and toiletries to those incarcerated.
Student Ministry
There are over 3,000 boys and girls ages 14-18.
At Jomo Kenyatta High School, 1/3 of students struggle to pay the $500 annual tuition.
Your monthly gift can sponsor a student’s school fees.
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress…”
~ JAMES 1:27
SOME WAYS TO
Get Involved
Project Idea
We’re interested in initiatives that can create income opportunities for widows.
Food & Clothing
We welcome donations of non-perishable foods and gently used or new clothing.
Zoom Sessions
We can arrange preaching and teaching via Zoom following a review by our leaders.
Missions Trips
Join us on a mission trip: Come to Nakuru, Kenya, and be part of our mission work.
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress…”
~ JAMES 1:27
PURE HEART MINISTRIES
Stories
Kenya Mission Highlights 2026
In Kenya, families often face financial challenges, but the government still expects them to cover their children’s education costs, which can be quite high ($500+ USD per year). Plus, breakfast and lunch aren’t provided. Despite these difficulties, the children truly value their education and are respectful.
Kenya Mission 2026 Reflection
I’ve always been curious, always eager to learn. Some folks chase knowledge to feel smarter, but that’s never been my drive. I simply want to be as informed as possible, learn from others and share what I discover with anyone who’s interested. That’s why I love traveling.
Pruned, Not Punished
If we’re not careful, we’ll misread what God is doing in quiet seasons. Jesus says, “Every branch in Me that does not produce fruit He removes, and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.” (John 15:2) Pruning is not the rejection...
The School
This is Our Lady of Mercy School, located in Bahati, Nakuru, serving children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school receives our support and serves a community facing significant challenges. Many families come from highly impoverished and often unstable circumstances, making it difficult to pay school fees consistently.
Meet The Board
Marsha Elliott gave her heart to the Lord at the age of 19, experiencing God’s unmatched love and guidance through every season of her life.
As a child, James Elliott was known for his mischievous behavior and constant curiosity. He often found himself getting into trouble, whether it was by starting fires or mixing Yoohoo with medicine from the cabinet and offering it to unsuspecting relatives.
Honestly
We plan to share our faith and ministry journey when we update the Pure Heart Ministry Foundation newsletter (PHMF). Most of us enjoy hearing a powerful testimony, whether it’s a story about someone’s relationship with God or simply an uplifting experience.
