After a tense few weeks, we are happy to report that the Kenya elections are over, without serious incident! Thanks so much for your prayers! God has been gracious to Kenya, and we pray that it will lead to greater freedom to spread the Gospel!
Also, I am undergoing double knee replacement surgery today. I understand that it’s not a simple procedure, and that recovery is a tedious process. We would really appreciate your specific prayers at this time.
The elections came off smoothly on March 4th and all seemed peaceful but tensions have risen sharply within the last few days as the losing candidate has filed legal papers with the court requesting an overturn of the results, claiming irregularities, etc.
As the Supreme Court considers the appeal, tempers are rising and inflammatory rhetoric is making the situation potentially explosive.
Five years ago there was serious post-election violence in which thousands were killed and hundreds of thousands were displaced from their homes as “Internally Displaced Refugees”. Many of these IDPs are still dwelling in tent villages, even now, five years later.
Therefore, we are praying extra hard for a peaceful outcome to this election. Please keep praying!
In spite of many trials and attacks of our spiritual Enemy we are happy to report the statistics for 2012:
We know that much prayer and sacrificial giving has made this possible, and we don’t take it for granted! Without prayerful intercession, these results surely would not have been possible (2 Thes. 3:1-2). May God richly reward all who have invested prayer and finances!!
Some current prayer requests:
In God’s amazing grace,
Dear Praying Friends,
Many are aware of increased terrorist attacks and rising tensions in East Africa due to Islamic extremism. But, the Lord has mercifully kept our people safe, and our ministries are moving forward. Pastor Stephen Ngunjiri, one of our faithful Kenyan Pastors, recently commented that the Sunday after 16 worshipers were killed in a church bombing in another town, his church was packed to over-flowing!
Also the annual Sports Evangelism tournament in his region has seen 51 souls come to Christ so far! Next Saturday, October 6th, is the championship game, and Pastor Onesimus Kibera will bring the Bible message to the crowd (which was over 1,000 last year!). Please pray that many souls will be reached for Christ on Saturday, and that God will protect this high-profile event. Activities like this are valuable in building inter-tribal, cultural and religious tolerance, as kids play together and develop good sportsmanship and character through Church sponsored leagues like this.
Another program which is changing culture is the annual “Passage to Manhood” camp which Pastor Stephen and his team of youth workers of Timau Bible Baptist Church conduct every year. Last year they had a total of 142 boys go through the 6 week camp, with 117 accepting Christ! Even though the church members sacrificed greatly to fund this program, they still had to turn many boys away due to lack of bedding and other supplies. They are praying for provision of bedding and food to be able to accommodate at least 200 boys this year.
The extra cost of one boy is about $48, and this includes bedding which can be used in future years. We have recently received some special undesignated offerings which will be applied to this worthy program. Another $2,000 would put us over the top in helping this great local church impact their entire region. Literally hundreds of families are being touched in multiple ways through this great program. Most of the boys themselves find Christ as Saviour during the camp, and whole families and networks of friends and neighbors are touched in a positive way with the Biblical principles which serve as an alternative to the unscriptural traditional rites of passage which various tribes practice.
2 Thes. 3:1-3 is in my mind a lot these days. We humbly and gratefully ask you to join us in this prayer.
Thanks and God bless,
Jerry & Sherry Daniels