habari

Habari (hi/how are things/what’s the news) my family,I am sorry for not sending you guys some sort of indication that I was alive earlier, but this is the first time I have had a really good chance to use the internet.Thank you all soo much for all the prayers that you have given me (my sneaky plan is to abruptly stop contacting all of you for the next month, so that I can be sure you are praying hard for me.) (just kidding, I would never even want to do that). I have been blessed upon blessing since I have been here. God has once again choreographed the lives of his servants. Kitale’s children are in great need. Many run away from home to live on the streets, because they are beaten or orphaned or other reasons. The vast majority or street kids either sniff glue, prostitute themselves, or both. Little girls are getting raped at ages of two or three years old. Some are mothers before they are ten years old. Please pray for these children and pray that God provides us more ways to protect them. They are the seed of Kenya. They will either grow into great trees, that bear the fruit of the Spirit, or they will grow to bear bitter fruit. The seeds must be protected and watered and fed. There are already schools and churches that are offering help to these children, but the street boys are hesitant to give up their glue and their lack of responsibility. Our team is working with and helping the schools and churches as well as building relationships with the street kids we meet in town. Some of the people who live in Kitale have the most amazing spirits. They don’t think twice about giving aid to others before even considering themselves. It is the vision and heart of these people that we want to join with and follow and support and stand behind. We aren’t out here to try to change Kenya. We are here to offer ourselves to God, and allow Him to pour us out wherever and however He wants. Not all of us will spend the rest of our lives in Kitale, and when we leave, God’s work will not leave with us. Please pray that God opens more and more doors for us to help those who have God’s heart to change Kitale for Him. Christ must be our first and last focus, otherwise we are caring for bodies and neglecting souls. Even the little time we have been here, we have been able to walk in some of the works that God has prepared before us. 1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. Until later,Love the Lord your God,Love your neighbor,Tim(o)