trying to do what our pastor, Simon Mwangi, says: “Don’t complain. Praise God!” To be honest there are many things that could lead to our being discouraged at the moment, things that I cannot freely share in a prayer letter. BUT, we have learned that these types of problems, many covered under the title of spiritual warfare, is usually a sign that we are in God’s will and doing what He needs us to do. So today’s first prayer request is that you join us in praying that we will focus on the work and not let frustrations dishearten us and affect our ability to do the work we should be doing!Now for the praises! We had a good break last week beginning with a visit to Nyeri Baptist High School. We checked on the North Carolina Baptist Men (and women) volunteers who were there building a needed classroom. We
praise God that the North Carolina Mission’s Teams are assisting and encouraging Nyeri Baptist High School. Pray for these teams as they find ways to assist the Baptist churches in the area in witnessing and discipling during their visits.We then went on the Sweetwaters Tented Camp in Nanyuki. It was a true pleasure to spend two days away from the noise and dust of the city of Nairobi, but even more incredible was that this is our “Spring Time” which meant we viewed not only adult animals, but saw baby animals – elephants, chimps, rhinos and many others. I also took lots of new pictures to share with you in coming weeks – Including a special group of pictures you can find on a new blog!
A friend recently asked how many blogs I have developed – and the number is over 20. I don’t do these simply to satisfy my creative urges – even though I love the work – I develop these blogs as a way of sharing our lives and the prayer needs of Kenya more fully with you. I know everyone will not be committed to long term prayer support to all the needs I highlight, but my prayer is that at least one or two people will be affected in one of the following ways as they take time to view the blogs: An increased commitment to prayer for specific needs; a greater awareness that it is a wise investment to give to the Cooperative Program and Lottie Moon Offering to support the work of the IMB; and a growing sensitivity to God’s voice as He calls his labourers to do His work!This new blog relates to a current very needed prayer item, “Kenya’s Future – Students” at http://kenyastudents.blogspot.com/ . Through November 17th, Form Four (Senior) students,
including those of Nyeri and Mombasa Baptist High Schools (begun by Southern Baptist missionaries and funds from the Lottie Moon Offering and Cooperative Program) will sit for multiple papers (exams) in six or seven subjects – those they have studied during their four years of high school. The total scores of these exams will determine the future of these youth as this grade, not any past scores, will determine if they will be invited to universities for further studies. Students who receive lower scores may qualify for technical or other types of training and those with the lowest scores, the large majority of students, will have no further educational opportunities unless their parents are very wealthy. For more explanations and ways to pray, as well as lots of pictures of Nyeri Baptist and her students, go to the blog. Why do I ask this? High school students are the future of Kenya and they desperately need diligent prayer warriors on their behalf in the coming weeks! Bert Yates*** You can send assurances of your prayers to the Form Four students of Nyeri and Mombasa Baptist High Schools through the comment feature below. Your messages will be forwarded to the students.
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