January 9, 2013

I’m sitting at my home-away-from-home desk as I write today from one of the teacher’s cottages at Kenya Baptist Theological College. Until housing is available at the KBTC, this is where we will be living during the week, before returning to Nairobi each weekend, partially because that is where our washer/dryer and stove are located - all not available at the cottage!

As I work this morning, Jack is at work in his new office, trying to sort through lots of problems. To be honest, the more he learns about his new job as the principal (there is only one president in Kenya!), the more we realize how overwhelming this job will be. But thanks to your prayers, the moments of being totally discouraged, hopeless and even terrified are balanced with a sense of excitement about what can happen as KBTC is REVIVED/ RESTORED/ RESURRECTED/ REVISED/ RESCUED, RESULTing once again in a place where African Believers can be prepared to REFLECT the PRESENCE OF GOD and become qualified and capable workers in our Father’s Harvest Field.

I asked Jack to share new prayer items with you, but he said the ones shared last week are still the important ones. So, would you join us in prayer guided by what Jack shared last week:

“The SPIRITUAL LIFE of the college must be REVIVED. The college’s UNITY OF PURPOSE must be RESTORED. The NETWORK of College – Baptist Convention of Kenya – Association - Church that produces unity and energy must be RESURRECTED. The ACADEMIC SYSTEM started 40 years ago that provides theological and leadership training for all Baptists of Kenya and other Sub-Saharan African countries must be REVISED. The ENROLMENT OF STUDENTS must seek the marriage of the Will of God with the Call of Ministry and RESULT in full and qualified classes of students. The FINANCIAL SITUATION must be RESCUED by all Baptists led by God. The PRESENCE OF GOD through the Holy Spirit must be REFLECTED by qualified, bold and energetic faculty.” 

Pray also that we will remember that this is God’s work and remember that the “ANSWER to all of these needs (is) EMMANUEL!” And that we will always remember with “confidence that He is with us and victory is assured!”

Now, for a few extra prayer items: Pray that former KBTC staff and others will be cooperative and supportive as changes are required. Pray for wisdom as Jack paces himself, determines how to deal with issues and as he shares his vision for change with others. I need patience as I find a balance as we ‘live’ in two places, while seeking to share via the internet what God is doing throughout our area of Sub-Saharan African Peoples.

As I’ve questioned how a problem can be solved, Jack has said, “We are doing what we know God asked us to do; we have to trust Him to provide the needed help!” And He is providing answers to all the needs. it is truly exciting to see how God is at work and how His children are responding!

So thank you, for strengthening and encouraging us as we seek to strengthen and encourage African Baptists to “Sing to the LORD, praise his name, proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples.” (Psalm 96:2-3).
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Many of today's photos were taken during yesterday's drive from Nairobi to KBTC.