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KBTC's water pump died again this week and we
had planned to ask you to pray for a speedy repair!
BUT... not only did the fundi (repairmen) finally
show up today, Jack received word that funds
needed to cover the repairs are on the way! |
FROM JACK: This week’s focus at the KBTC has been preparing for classes to resume in August. The Worship Leadership class returns on the 8th along with an ongoing Theology class. Thirty new students will arrive for a new Theology class. Pray that all will arrive safely and this will be a blessed time of learning and growing.
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Jack checking out the newest building (built of
recycled materials) on the KBTC campus and
dreaming of how the building can be used by
students after windows, paint, etc., is added! |
Excitement is in the air as we prepare for our first Degree class which we expect to begin in September, God willing. This means lots of hard work, including adding to our media resources, considering new personnel and of course recruitment of students. God continues to provide for our needs in all areas and push us to work harder. Pray that we not run ahead of the Lord, but harness the energy and gifts that He has given us to be faithful servants in what He calls us to do.
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A special view spotted last Sunday as we worshipped
at Tigoni Baptist Church. For more about this
little girl and her friends, click BIT OF OUR HEARTS
(above) and find the July 26th post. |
Two of our faculty made important trips this week. Dr. Jimmy Bledsoe, Dean of our new School of Missions, made a three day trip to the Suba Island area (Lake Victoria) where he taught and was well received. Rev. Evans Katana, Director of Bible Schools, visited the Baptist Regions in the North Rift around Mount Elgon, meeting with leaders and teachers of various Bible Schools for six days.
As we reach higher education levels, we must continue focusing on our grassroots of preparing pastors and leaders for the future in Kenya and all of East Africa. Pray with us as we strive to make this an ongoing priority.
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| Our entertainment during lunch one day this week! |
A great praise is for how God blesses our Kenya Baptist Theological College staff through our Monday and Friday morning devotions. Worshiping and studying God’s Word together always strengthens and encourages us.
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Another sunbird which is
often spotted in our yard. |
FROM BERT:
“What do you do?” My answer to this query from a new friend was,
“I have the joy of reading the prayer letters, FB and blog posts of our IMB coworkers in Sub-Saharan Africa and find ways to share their praises and requests with others.”
One story this week which really touched my heart was shared by a couple who recently asked for prayer support as they encountered great spiritual darkness in a new work area. This month’s update shared that they no longer face fear and attacks, but are welcomed by the people in this village. The few Believers are walking long distances to study God’s Words together and upon returning home they are excitedly sharing what they learn with their families and friends. Many want to be baptized, but first they must find a place with enough water so that many will not have to walk 10 kilometers (6+ miles).
Another part of my job is spotting opportunities for you and others to pray for Peoples in need of our Father’s love and salvation. An opportunity spotted this week is an app for IMB PRAY. Check it out at
http://ht.ly/VvPR302vhcT.
A new part of my daily work is preparing a daily Devotional/ On Mission post which can be viewed by clicking the
BITS OF OUR HEART tab (above) or on my FB page. These posts always include photos, what God is teaching me through His Word, and current prayer requests. My prayer is that these posts will entice, strengthen and encourage others to join in our Father’s work through prayer, giving and serving.
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| In case you are unsure, we love living in Kenya! |
CLOSING WORDS: Thank you for all the ways you support us. As you pray, give and send workers our way, you enable us to join our Father in the work He has called us to do. Your support strengthens and encourages us as we seek to strengthen and encourage our African Believers and missionary co-workers as we engage lostness together (Acts 14:22; Revelation 14:6).
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