Notre equipe - Our team

"For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground, I will pour my spirit upon your descendants, and my blessing on your offspring." Isaiah 44:2

This is our cry and our prayer for Chad….there is not only a physical dryness, but a great spiritual thirst as well. Pray with us that the people of Chad find living water in the person of Jesus Christ.

Greetings from Sarh, Chad! We arrived here in Chad the beginning of February and have been in awe of how God has worked in these few months. He has opened doors for us, given us new friends and family, provided for us through our brothers and sisters here, and is faithful to work again and again when we step out in obedience. What an adventure, and what a privilege to be here!

Notre equipe - Our team

The Lord has given us the privilege of working with a team of Chadians who have been trained with YWAM in other African nations. What we are doing could not happen without them. Irene is a young woman from N'Djamena (the capital of Chad) full of vision and with a heart for children. Elie is an elder in his church here in Sarh, who has been with YWAM in Togo and Ghana. His desire is to see youth raised up in the Lord in order to change this nation. Djassinan, an assistant pastor, is also from Sarh & brings to us a gift of praise and worship. Natalie (from France) has joined us to assist with the Discipleship Training School.

Nous parlons Français un peu seulement!

One of our first sentences: We only speak a little French! J We have been taking classes at the French language centre, which is an excellent way to improve our French, and also get to know people here in Sarh. We are progressing slowly but surely, and would appreciate your continued prayers for our French. We have also been learning bits of Arabic from our neighbours, which is fun, but we can't communicate too much yet!

L'École de Formation de Disciple - Discipleship Training School (DTS)

We have been called by the Lord to run a DTS, the five month foundational training program of YWAM, which began April 5th. This is very stretching for us as we are still getting acclimated, (physically and otherwise!!) and forming our team. However, God has made it happen, and it is exciting to see Him working. We are trusting the Lord to use the school to deepen the students' faith, strengthen the local church, as well as raise up workers for the missionfield. Pray with us to that end. We have 15 students from Chad, Sudan, Nigeria, and Switzerland - pastors, youth, women's leaders, missionaries - what an awesome privilege to be part of what God is doing in their lives.

Le voyage

The wailing music droned on and on, seeming as endless as the hot dusty road ahead of us. Camels along the roadside and nomadic tribespeople on horseback herding their cattle interrupted the drab sameness of the journey. Our Muslim driver frequently stopped for prayers, to chat with policemen, or find out what was happening in the villages along the route. The dust settled into our clothes, hair, and throats, as choking and oppressive as the heat itself. Finally, lights pierced the thick black ahead of us - we were arriving in Sarh. As we arrived at our destination, we were greeted by smiles, helping hands, a cool drink and hugs from friends. Cold water had never been so refreshing!

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country. Prov. 25:25

We hope this good news of what God is doing in "a far country" is refreshing to you!

Josué

That's my name in French! I have lots of friends here, Mom says that I am more popular than anyone else in the family. I like it here in Chad, and I am learning lots of new things (like standing up is so much more fun than sitting down!) It is so hot here that I hardly ever wear any clothes besides my nappy, I think Daddy is a bit jealous that I get to go barefoot and shirtless! I am nine months old, so I am a big boy now. Thank you to everyone who prayed for my tummy, I am doing better. Merci, et á la prochaine!

From Joshua Ng'ang'a J

Sujets de Prier - Prayer requests

¨ For the DTS to be a lifechanging school!

¨ Pray for Joshua's health, as he has been sick a lot here, with measles, diarrhea, urinary tract infection, malaria…you get the picture! We are believing for his complete healing and restoration.

¨ Continued prayers for quick minds in learning French would be much appreciated! We understand and can communicate more all the time, but it still seems like a slow process! J

¨ Thanksgiving - we praise the Lord for his provision for our tickets here and for meeting our needs after we arrived. He has used many of you, together with many from the church here - thank you for being part of this ministry!

Love,

Moses, JoAnna and Joshua

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Write us at: thekariukis@yahoo.com or snail mail to: M Kariuki BP 166, Sarh, CHAD

And last but not least, if anyone would like to come serve with us for a few weeks or months, please get in touch!