Saturday, November 15, 2008

Strengthening and Encouraging Through Lottie's Medical Support

A year ago a young girl in Nairobi often had high fevers and simply felt too horrible to play with her friends. Today she is healthy and full of energy thanks to the medical care provided by her parent's employer, the International Mission Board. Her parents are thankful for their employers and for Southern Baptists who provided the needed finances through the Lottie Moon Offering and Cooperative Program so that their daughter could receive quality medical care.

A man came to Kenya to live among the Maasai and share his Father's love and salvation. A car accident changed his life. Many thought his career was over, but thanks to the giving of Southern Baptists, the IMB made certain he received the needed care, surgeries and therapy. When doctors said the man had to adjust to ongoing limitations due to the accident, the IMB continued their support. Today this man and his wife are planting churches in the slums of Nairobi.

These stories and many more found on a new blog are not just missionary stories, they are testimonies of how IMB medical support funded through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and Cooperative Program strengthens and encourages missionaries. They are stories of how this support allows them to continue serving their Father as workers in his harvest field.

Another story is also shared on the blog, the BARA story. This is a story of how a Lottie Moon Offering investment is continuing to have a positive impact on the HIV/AIDS problem in Kenya. It is also a story of how the investment continues to mature and grow as BARA expands to other African countries.

Where can you find these stories? At: Strengthening and Encouraging Through Lottie’s Medical Support

Why are these stories shared? To let you know that IMB missionaries do need your support and we are thankful for your support. We know that without you we would be unable to continue serving in our Father’s harvest field. These stories are also shared to help you realize the returns of your investments, your prayer investments, your investments in the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Cooperative Program, and your investments as co-workers in the Harvest Field! Bert Yates

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