God Provides for Nepal: Storyteller Project Surpasses $20,0000 Goal
God has done it again.
Grand Rapids, Mich (K4K) — Keys for Kids Ministries recently celebrated an incredible answer to prayer as supporters gave more than $20,000 to fund Storyteller audio devices for kids and families in Nepal. What started as a quiet request quickly became a powerful reminder of how God moves when His people respond.
The Storyteller is a solar-powered MP3 player loaded with an audio Bible and Keys for Kids audio devotionals, helping kids, teens, and families understand Scripture. In many parts of Nepal, literacy rates are low and villages are tucked deep in the mountains where roads and internet access don’t exist. These devices allow entire groups to gather and hear God’s Word together.
Each Storyteller costs about $20 and can reach an average of 150 people through listening groups led by trained believers. The request for 1,000 Storytellers came from our partners at Good News Nepal. “When we first announced the need, things moved slowly,” said Greg Yoder, President of Keys for Kids Ministries. “Then suddenly God stirred hearts and the gifts started pouring in. We reached the $20,000 goal and donations are still coming.”
One of the most inspiring stories came from Maisie, an eight-year-old girl from South Dakota who heard about the need while listening to the Keys for Kids app before bedtime with her family.
Maisie felt led to help. With her parents’ support, she baked more than ten dozen cookies—sugar cookies and chocolate chip—and sent text messages to neighbors and family asking if they would like to buy some to support the cause.
Her small fundraiser turned into something remarkable. Maisie raised $200, enough to provide 10 Storytellers that could reach about 1,500 people with the Gospel.
Her mom, Emilie, said she was proud of her daughter’s initiative. “This was completely her idea. She read the recipe, organized the orders, baked the cookies, and delivered them. It was amazing to see her want to help people she’s never met.”
Small and large gifts from families, churches, and individuals stepped forward to help.
Now the Storytellers are being produced and prepared for distribution in Nepal’s remote mountain villages—places where many people have never heard the name of Jesus. Brother Philip with Good News Nepal says, “I am so happy. Everybody everywhere needs this,” Philip said.
Through the generosity of supporters and the faith of a young girl who listened to the Holy Spirit, thousands will soon hear the life-changing message of the Gospel.
