Prayer Corner - UPDATED FOR 2020
We are so thankful that many projects were completed in 2019! – We have completed renovations of the guest house and the clinic Guest Quarters. We have hosted two teams since finishing the guest quarters, and found small things that yet need to be done, but we rejoice the bulk is over!
We have also finished a dormitory for ladies! We can now sleep 16 ladies, on good beds, with adequate toilet and shower facilities! Our nursing students were so excited to move in shortly after the 1st of February to their new rooms; and our male students for the Bible School used the dormitory during the Bible School time and were so happy! God is so faithful.
We have also purchased much of the laboratory equipment to establish a laboratory here at the Health Centre. The process of beginning the laboratory services will take a bit more time, but this is a huge step forward!
We have also finished the first phase of the water infrastructure project, with one water tank placed. We need two water tanks to adequately supply the mission with water - but this is a major start! We were also able to start the building of a new kitchen for the mission - and have the cookers in place and working, along with a serving counter.
We are nearly complete with our Kitchen Project, having only to construct additional counters and cabinets and bring water to the kitchen. Plans for 2020 are to build phase 2 of the water infrastructure. We need to construct a residence for our clinic officer, renovate the current clinic offer residence into a laboratory, build new dorms for men and women, and build small residence apartments for additional staff. In addition, we need to renovate an area in the clinic as a Surgical Theatre, the current (newly built) women's dorm into a men's ward and three additional classrooms for the mission.God is faithful!
The work of the ministry continues in East Africa. The following are our ministry prayer requests:
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MINISTRY REQUESTS
1.) Wisdom working with the Bible and Literacy League of Kenya in implementing plans for the next three years (2020 - 2023)
2.) Application for a work permit for Donna - finances to pay for the renewal process (about $1,000.00).
3.) Clarity in vision for increase in ministry outreach through 2025
4.) Open doors to speak into the lives of young men and women, developing leadership and strong Christian lifestyles based in the truth of Grace.
5.) Open doors in churches and organizations in the United States to share the vision and ministry of Grace and Faith Family Ministries International.
6.) MONTHLY PARTNERS who will help us underwrite all it takes to do the work of this ministry. One of the most challenging aspects of living in Kenya as a missionary is support. To fully fund our adventures in Kenya, we need about $7,000 per month. We currently have monthly commitments that bring $1,250.00 per month - but that is substantially lower than what is needed. Last summer in prayer, the Holy Spirit showed us if we had 250 monthly partners of $30.00 per month, we would have the monthly need met. At this point, we consider ourselves having about 22 consistent monthly partners. Agree with us for more partners to fulfill the call of God here in Kenya!
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)
FINANCIAL REQUESTS:
In 2015, in obedience to the Holy Spirit, we donated our vehicle in Kenya to a local pastor. The vehicle needed some attention, and this pastor was able to give it the attention it needed. We are now in need of a vehicle in Kenya. At first we were looking at old used vehicles...and then started looking at a bit newer (at least 2000 models). As we were looking, we felt the Holy Spirit saying to take the limits off God! So we have taken off the limits! After looking at a number of models, we believe the Lord is leading us to purchase a Toyota Surf or Pradao. This is a 4WD, V6 diesel with turbo. It will seat five to seven comfortably. We are now thanking God for the way forward to purchase this vehicle. The vehicle is the most pressing need we are currently facing! Thank you for standing in faith with us as we receive this vehicle into the ministry here in Kenya!
Please be praying over our projects…you can find them on our projects page. We need to raise money to renovate the Kitchen for the mission, as well as building a library, classrooms, offices and dormitories.
We have some pressing prayer requests for you – financially, we continue to operate on about 45% or less of our actual need. Pray with us for the following
1.) To be fully funded in ministry, we need $84,000.00 per year, or $7,000.00 per month.
2.) We currently have faith partners that give us about $1,250.00 per month. (Hence, 18% funded)
3.) Pray for open doors of communication with the leadership in Africa
4.) Pray for committed workmen in Africa who can be trained to carry on the work.
If you would like to underwrite one of our major projects, please contact me as soon as possible - we will be glad to give you the full details and breakdown of the budgets, and will honor your donation by special mention, if allowed.
Together we really DO make the difference!
We have also finished a dormitory for ladies! We can now sleep 16 ladies, on good beds, with adequate toilet and shower facilities! Our nursing students were so excited to move in shortly after the 1st of February to their new rooms; and our male students for the Bible School used the dormitory during the Bible School time and were so happy! God is so faithful.
We have also purchased much of the laboratory equipment to establish a laboratory here at the Health Centre. The process of beginning the laboratory services will take a bit more time, but this is a huge step forward!
We have also finished the first phase of the water infrastructure project, with one water tank placed. We need two water tanks to adequately supply the mission with water - but this is a major start! We were also able to start the building of a new kitchen for the mission - and have the cookers in place and working, along with a serving counter.
We are nearly complete with our Kitchen Project, having only to construct additional counters and cabinets and bring water to the kitchen. Plans for 2020 are to build phase 2 of the water infrastructure. We need to construct a residence for our clinic officer, renovate the current clinic offer residence into a laboratory, build new dorms for men and women, and build small residence apartments for additional staff. In addition, we need to renovate an area in the clinic as a Surgical Theatre, the current (newly built) women's dorm into a men's ward and three additional classrooms for the mission.God is faithful!
The work of the ministry continues in East Africa. The following are our ministry prayer requests:
.
MINISTRY REQUESTS
1.) Wisdom working with the Bible and Literacy League of Kenya in implementing plans for the next three years (2020 - 2023)
2.) Application for a work permit for Donna - finances to pay for the renewal process (about $1,000.00).
3.) Clarity in vision for increase in ministry outreach through 2025
4.) Open doors to speak into the lives of young men and women, developing leadership and strong Christian lifestyles based in the truth of Grace.
5.) Open doors in churches and organizations in the United States to share the vision and ministry of Grace and Faith Family Ministries International.
6.) MONTHLY PARTNERS who will help us underwrite all it takes to do the work of this ministry. One of the most challenging aspects of living in Kenya as a missionary is support. To fully fund our adventures in Kenya, we need about $7,000 per month. We currently have monthly commitments that bring $1,250.00 per month - but that is substantially lower than what is needed. Last summer in prayer, the Holy Spirit showed us if we had 250 monthly partners of $30.00 per month, we would have the monthly need met. At this point, we consider ourselves having about 22 consistent monthly partners. Agree with us for more partners to fulfill the call of God here in Kenya!
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)
FINANCIAL REQUESTS:
In 2015, in obedience to the Holy Spirit, we donated our vehicle in Kenya to a local pastor. The vehicle needed some attention, and this pastor was able to give it the attention it needed. We are now in need of a vehicle in Kenya. At first we were looking at old used vehicles...and then started looking at a bit newer (at least 2000 models). As we were looking, we felt the Holy Spirit saying to take the limits off God! So we have taken off the limits! After looking at a number of models, we believe the Lord is leading us to purchase a Toyota Surf or Pradao. This is a 4WD, V6 diesel with turbo. It will seat five to seven comfortably. We are now thanking God for the way forward to purchase this vehicle. The vehicle is the most pressing need we are currently facing! Thank you for standing in faith with us as we receive this vehicle into the ministry here in Kenya!
Please be praying over our projects…you can find them on our projects page. We need to raise money to renovate the Kitchen for the mission, as well as building a library, classrooms, offices and dormitories.
We have some pressing prayer requests for you – financially, we continue to operate on about 45% or less of our actual need. Pray with us for the following
1.) To be fully funded in ministry, we need $84,000.00 per year, or $7,000.00 per month.
2.) We currently have faith partners that give us about $1,250.00 per month. (Hence, 18% funded)
3.) Pray for open doors of communication with the leadership in Africa
4.) Pray for committed workmen in Africa who can be trained to carry on the work.
If you would like to underwrite one of our major projects, please contact me as soon as possible - we will be glad to give you the full details and breakdown of the budgets, and will honor your donation by special mention, if allowed.
Together we really DO make the difference!