As Paul expressed in 2 Corinthians 2: 14, “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.” For those of you who have stayed connected thru our blog, we asked for your prayers over a life who has been jaded by the church’s influence of ungodly leadership. Just this week, he awoke with the strong battles of Typhoid- in a state of great restlessness as he expressed a moment where he truly thought that he was dying. He prayed that if the Lord saw him thru another day, that he would devote his life to his service. Immediately when he awoke alive, he called one our leaders, and said I want to be saved. We have walked with him for the past 14 mths and to welcome our new brother into the family of God fills our hearts with much joy. Psalm 37: 39-40, “the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.” He stood before the church yesterday and announced his new faith family- an incredible testament for us to witness God’s pursuit within his life. Please pray with us as he continues to be discipled thru Vapor’s bible study and that he can deepen his relationship with Christ. Pray that the Lord would place a godly mentor of the faith in his life that can shepherd him in the Word- thru consistent leadership and thru humble love extended in his life. What a praise!
In reading Paul’s words to the churches of Macedonia, it brings our workers to mind. 2 Cor. 8: 2-5 ‘for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, so I can testify, and beyond their means of their own free will, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints- and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.” The Lord has entrusted us with 6 guys who have been poured into thru discipleship over these past 14 months. Pray for us as the Lord grants discernment to our hearts within the next week or so in assigning particular positions to them. When we read these words by Paul we think of how they have devoted their lives to the Lord’s service and over this past year have volunteered their time and their love in order to extend to the community. Thru their leadership and their generous hearts, the men/women who have worked with us on the site have embraced a deepened sense of the faith and many have come to know the Lord. We have witnessed street boys who once held a glue bottle in their hands now hold shovels in their hand tilling the harvest that the Lord has been planting thru the field/track. A powerful testament of how the Lord works thru the faithfulness of his service for the purpose of His will. We held a staff appreciation day this past Friday and it was incredibly strengthening to see such laughter and joy lived after such months of hard work- truly a testament of the fruits of God’s labor. We continue to pray provision over their lives as we do not have ‘work’ for them. Many of the workers are part of our bible studies and we pray will become coaches for the Vapor sports league. What a praise ‘for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints’.
Bill, our project manager, was recently here with us and it was a great time of efficient work. Pray for us as we finish out our days here- It is very surreal that we only have 6 wks remaining on the ground. In Brett’s new position, he will continue overseeing the Ngong center, so in that aspect we are grateful to continue on with connection in our leaders.
Pray for us for all that remains in these final 6 wks:
- We plan on hiring our 6 guys for particular leadership positions this week. Pray for us as we carry out this task- that the Lord would guide us in continued discernment on which guys fit the assigned roles and for the fight against opposition as we place them in their jobs. After hiring, the rest of our time here will be quite intentional in training them for their individual responsibilities and for their dynamic as a unit within decision making. Pray for our 6 guys: Vinny, Elly, Bizmark, Shadrack, Peter, Patrick that the Lord would make them courageous and that they would lead in humility and in truth.
-There is some finishing touches left on the 2 structures and on landscaping around the track/ field. Our hope is that all of the construction would be complete within 2 weeks. Pray for the continued favor that we need in forward movement and efficient work.
- Brett will be in Togo, West Africa from Oct. 1-9 assisting missionary, Christian and Celine, on the ground and forming relationships with the leaders as he will also be overseeing the operations of the Togo center. Pray for his travel and his time there to be efficient and connecting with the people.
- Pray for us that we can finish out our time here in strength, in perseverance, and in focus. Pray that we 'will not grow weary in doing good' but will continue to fight the waged war that encompasses us- the enemy does not want this center to continue as He knows the pedestal it brings to Christ. Pray for the Lord's protection and favor as we push thru certain opposition that comes our way.
- Pray for Grayson as he continues to grow and to develop. Will be flying home when Trishia is 33 wks (Nov. 2nd) so pray that the Lord continues to bless us with good health and with protection over this little one.
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