May 14, 2012

Did you know that some missionaries in East Africa follow our Saviour's example in a special way? To get to their island ministries, they rely upon boats (ones very similar to those He used) for their transport! Pray for safety as they travel. Pray for wisdom as they work with people who often live in the clutches of traditional ways that lead to barriers – such as fear and mistrust or even beliefs that Christianity is the religion of outsiders, not island people. Pray for boldness and God’s guidance, as well as encouragement, strengthening and protection for islanders who are Believers.

May 13, 2012

New episode of “The REAL MISSIONARY KIDS 'IN' EAST AFRICA” featuring kids from an MK school in Germany!  1st scene:  Evening devotions focus on serving – team leaders wash the students’ feet.   Next scene:  Encouraged to serve others daily, the students plan activities at a Tanzania primary school.  One suggests washing the feet of the school’s teachers in front of the pupils.  Scene 3: Headmaster and teachers approve and worship begins.  Students tell the story of Jesus serving others by washing his disciples’ feet.  The primary kids are speechless as their white visitors ‘serve’ their teachers.  Last scene:  Visits to Maasai bomas (homes) as the story is re-told by the kids to their families.
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For more of this story, go to:  http://www.tzmaasaiconnection.blogspot.com/.

May 12, 2012

Never spotted 'Take time to smell the flowers' listed among our Saviour's commands to His followers, BUT by example He taught His disciples to withdraw from His/their work and take time for solitude, rest, reflection and prayer.  Pray for strength and encouragement for God's servants in East Africa who work diligently to proclaim His Good News.  Pray that they will remember their Saviour's example and take time for recharging, refreshment and renewing without guilt or being overwhelmed by the work yet to be done in our Father’s Harvest Field.

May 11, 2012

With her sparkly little blue plastic shoes, she walked past the tent housing a church dedication.  She knew where she wanted to go and was moving on! Pray for softened hearts and opened eyes and ears as East African Believers seek their Father's guidance and direction and then boldly and confidently "Go out to face" His work without fear or discouragement, claiming and depending upon His assurance that He is with them! (2 Chronicles 20: 17)

May 10, 2012

One missionary couple left their home in Rwanda last week with PLANS to minister on Saturday with Baptist women in Goma, DRCongo (photo) and to preach at a Sunday worship service. BUT God had additional plans for them. As they traveled, they began to spot the 6000 refugees camping around Goma and across the Rwanda border – Displaced People fleeing from current fighting between the DRC soldiers and militants deeper within their country. Pray for sensitive hearts and God’s clear guidance as Believers seek their parts in God’s plans for this area! Pray also for true physical and spiritual peace in the DRCongo.
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For current news from eastern DRC, go to: “Thousands of Congolese Enter Rwanda to Flee Fighting” –  http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/-Thousands-of-Congolese-Enter-Rwanda-to-Flee-Fighting-150471425.html

May 9, 2012

BORING – a word rarely used by East African drivers.  FRUSTRATING – a word used often by those trying to reach a destination in East Africa! Missionaries are often confident of  what, where, and why  God has called them to East Africa, but they face obstacles – from illnesses, to impassable roads, to an ‘expired’ box of JELLO delaying needed legal clearance of a passport needed for travel – YES, you read that correctly!  Pray for wisdom and patience as Believers seek to obey their Savior who confidently stated His destination and planned work because He knew, “That is why I have come” (Mark 1:38).

May 8, 2012

From a young couple preparing to work among Unreached Peoples:  A few months ago, we were fully independent.  Since moving to East Africa, we have become completely dependent on others – Dependent on the nationals, dependent on each other, and most of all dependent on God for each day, for each moment. We feel like children, wandering around this new world, barely knowing the culture, the language, the people, or even the 'dos' and 'don’ts'. We rely heavily on nationals who have taken us under their wing. Pray for these great Kenyans as they take care of us lost Americans.

PHOTO: One of the many already learned ‘DON’TS’ – DO NOT wear sandals while walking on anything other than the dirt road. This place is cursed with thorns!