Happy New Year! It was another exciting end to the year at The Covering with special Christmas events. The days leading up to Christmas were filled with celebration and gratitude for both our children and staff. Our annual Christmas celebration, one of the most anticipated events of the year, was held on December 20th. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the children enjoyed a festive evening with food, drinks, and music. Our staff in Sierra Leone brought in a DJ

Merry Christmas to you and your family! As we enter into the final week of the Christmas season, we are grateful for the many ways the Lord continues to bless us.  The children who enter the gates of The Raining Season are transformed as they learn about Jesus and His faithfulness. Because of Him, we celebrate stories of redemption and healing. Once again, Pastor William has graciously shared a Christmas message for The Raining Season family. From Pastor William: As the angel

Hello TRS Sponsors and Friends, As we come to the close of 2025, I want to pause and thank you for the incredible impact your sponsorship has made this year. Your generosity continues to change lives every single day in Sierra Leone, and it is a privilege to partner with you in this mission. This year brought important reflection and meaningful growth for The Raining Season. Through your support, our center in Freetown has continued to be a safe, joyful, and nurturing home fo

Each year, people like you give back to The Raining Season and help us continue our mission of helping vulnerable children in Sierra Leone. We are so grateful to the people who step in to support our children. Giving Tuesday is an impactful way to bless small nonprofits doing meaningful work around the world. We know there are many charities doing great work where you can share your resources, and we are VERY thankful for every person who supports us, on Giving Tuesday and al

Today, our hearts are filled with gratitude. We are thankful for YOU, our supporters, sponsors, prayer partners, and advocates, who make this mission possible every single day. Your generosity, faithfulness, and encouragement continue to have a lasting impact on our children, our staff, and our entire TRS family. This year, we are especially grateful for how well our children are thriving. We see growth, confidence, and hope blossoming each day, and we are truly thankful for

In the weeks surrounding our James 1:27 Sponsorship Drive, our Executive Director, Lori Pyle, had the joy of visiting several church partners in Nebraska.  Each one is a meaningful part of our story and our mission. These visits were a reminder of the faithful communities who continue to stand with The Raining Season and the vulnerable children we serve in Sierra Leone. A Celebration at Trinity Church in Papillion, Nebraska Just before the launch of our sponsorship drive, Lor

As our James 1:27 Sponsorship Drive comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude. Over the past several weeks, we have watched God’s hand at work moving hearts, stirring generosity, and reminding us once again that He provides in His perfect timing. Together, you have helped raise $10,240 in pledged sponsorship dollars toward our $14,580 goal, representing 27 sponsorships for the year ahead. While we haven’t yet reached our goal, we are filled with hope and confidence that

The need is real, and the impact is lasting.  Every sponsorship gift tells a story of hope. Through your generosity, children at The Raining Season have a safe place to live, opportunity through education, nutritious food, essential medical care, and spiritual nurturing every day. As we approach Orphan Sunday, we have raised $4,195 in pledged sponsorship dollars of our $14,580 goal for the year ahead. Will you help us close the gap?  Email sponsorship@therainingseason.org  to

As we enter Week 4 of our James 27:1 Sponsorship Drive, we are filled with gratitude. Over the past three weeks, we’ve celebrated new sponsorships, shared stories of transformation, and witnessed God’s hand of provision through your generosity. Because of you, children like Amie, Fatu, and Kumba are surrounded by care, stability, and love. We have seen what can happen when you are led to give with compassion and faith. Now, as we move closer to Orphan Sunday, we’re inviting o

Every sponsorship at The Raining Season does more than meet a need.  It builds a foundation. Through your generosity, each child at The Covering is supported by five core pillars of care: Safety, Education, Medical, Nutrition, and Spiritual Growth. Together, these pillars represent the care each child deserves. As we continue toward our goal of funding 27 sponsorships by Orphan Sunday on November 9th, we want to give you a closer look at how your sponsorship makes an impact t

Last week, we shared our vision of funding 27 sponsorships for one year by Orphan Sunday.  This is a goal that represents 27 children whose lives will be changed through consistent care, nourishment, and love. We are so encouraged to already see God’s provision at work. In just one week, $1,620 in pledged sponsorships have come in for the year ahead! Each commitment brings us one step closer to meeting the needs of every child in our care. This week, we want to show you what

This October, we are launching the James 1:27 Sponsorship Drive with one clear and urgent goal: 27 new sponsorships by Orphan Sunday on...

Our students are back to school, full of energy and anticipation, as we kick off the new academic year. On September 8, 2025, students at...

The Ashland Methodist Church in Ashland, Nebraska, has been a faithful partner of The Raining Season for several years. Through child...

At The Raining Season, we believe that every child deserves a safe place to live, access to education, proper medical care, spiritual...

At The Raining Season, our staff is the heartbeat of the mission. Each day, they pour out their time, energy, and love to ensure our...

In April of this year, our children and staff at The Covering in Sierra Leone received an unexpected blessing. A group visiting from...

In mid-August, we were honored to welcome a special visitor to The Covering. Fennella, a Sierra Leonean American, was visiting Sierra...

In 2021, we shared Faith (Stine) Corbin’s story  when she served as an Ambassador for Kids at TRS.  She came to The Covering when she was...

Sitting in the heart of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, the Cotton Tree stood as a living monument through centuries of history. ...