April 1, 2015

"The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Luke 10:2

Last Saturday’s graduation ceremony at Wamunyu Baptist Bible College (two hours east of Nairobi) was a day of celebration as 15 men and women received a Diploma of Theology from the Kenya Baptist Theological College. It was a day of commitment as the class stood with one of their professors (purple cape) to sing Send the Light in Kikamba, their heart language.

It was a day of acknowledging the completion of studying a few days each month for five years to become “thoroughly equipped” (2 Timothy 3:17) as workers responding to His plentiful harvest and sharing His "blessed Gospel light."

It was a day of rejoicing for the family members, church family and friends of the graduates. It was also a day of encouragement for KBTC staff and teachers as they recognized these 15 men and women who have responded to our Saviour’s request for more workers in the harvest field (Luke 10:2).

We are also praising God this week for how He is continuing to send needed direction and co-workers as Jack and others make a new thrust to the accreditation of the college. To be honest, so much is happening that Jack is exhausted, partially because he stays so excited about how God is moving. There was also a moment of humor this week as Jack learned that one important connection of a knowledgeable person occurred through a car accident, a ‘fender-bender’ which led to a friendship which may likely open needed doors in the accreditation process!

Will you join us this week in praising God for how He is guiding Jack and others at KBTC? Pray for discernment and wisdom as they seek to do God’s work and train and equip workers in His harvest field. Pray also for physical strength as they seek to keep up with God!

Praise God also for the many potential students who are contacting the college for information on studies. Pray for safe journeys as the music class return to campus next week for a new term of study. Pray for their teachers as they prepare to strengthen and encourage the students.

Please continue praying that Jack and I will not let busy and often changing schedules overwhelm us. Pray that we will have more patience with computer/ internet problems. Pray also that we will also be true ambassadors of what God is doing and can do through KBC and among unreached peoples.

Pray that I have will have the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual strength as I seek to nudge you and others to prayer and action for Sub-Saharan African Peoples. Please join me in praying that as I lead others to prayer for the praises and needs of co-workers, that I will always be sensitive to opportunities to encourage those sharing their stories.

What always makes Bert happy - spotting women
wearing the Baptist Women of Kenya head scarves!

And once again, I cannot close without thanking you for allowing us to be at work in our Father’s harvest field. Thank you also for all you do as His co-workers as you pray, serve/send, and support us and others financially through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and other ways. BERT YATES

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Remember to view the daily Nudges to Action for Sub-Saharan Peoples which shares what God is doing among Sub-Saharan African Peoples and how you can join in His work through prayer, serving and giving! https://www.facebook.com/SubSaharanAfricanPeoples

Send the Light -
http://www.hymnary.org/text/theres_a_call_comes_ringing_oer_the_rest

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All the fancy gifts around the necks given to the graduates after the ceremony were for sale at the church gate.