Graduation on our Property

Our region of the Sahel is so green right now it's hard to imagine the dust-bowl it is usually. Wild grass is already over 5ft tall and we are only half way into the tropical rain season. We enjoy the green-ness, although with a bit of apprehension since the rain comes with an onslaught of tropical ailments. In our YWAM team, we have already treated typhoid, dysentery and malaria in spite of the rigorous hygiene measures we keep.

We’re not letting that slow us down though, and in June we celebrated the graduation of our first Discipleship Training School held on our own property. 

Teachers have been requesting for a special DTS that would be run during their summer break and continue the following summer. After much prayer and contemplation we have launched our first Crossroads DTS, with 4 Teachers, a Pastor and a Youth Director. They are all over 30yrs old with the oldest at 58yrs, hence the Crossroads aspect. It is refreshing to have such a thirsty group.

Our Evangelism teams continue to organize outreaches and recently Moses got to speak at a Youth retreat they had with over 70 youngsters. Our own week-long Summer of Service was scaled down to 25 participants due to our limited accommodations on our base and the onset of heavy rains. They had a powerful outreach to our neighbors and we rejoiced with the testimonies of teenage soul winners alongside our DTS.

Spring up o well

#Num 21:16-18 From there they went on to a place called Wells, where the LORD said to Moses, "Bring the people together, and I will give them water."

At that time the people of Israel sang this song: "Wells, produce your water; And we will greet it with a song---

The well dug by princes And by leaders of the people, Dug with a royal scepter And with their walking sticks."

When we began using our property, we discovered our well was collapsed and we had no resources for its restoration. Fortunately our neighbors have graciously allowed us access to their brand new bore-hole for the last 6 months, so we have been using their water. With thanks giving we have continued praying for our own. Someone recently donated funds for our own well and storage tanks. PTL! We look forward to having our own water.

Moses & JoAnna Kariuki - serving in Chad with Youth With A Mission

snail mail: BP 166, Sarh, Chad email: mosesnjo(at)gmail.com

Family News: The Kariuki kids are enjoying a laid back routine now that home schooling is out for the summer. A few months ago, a new puppy joined the family, and they all enjoy playing with "Chui" (Leopard) and she enjoys playing with them most of the time as well. The kids help Dad with the family garden when they remember not to trample seedlings.  They’re also doing very well at learning indoor chores and helping out in the kitchen and with laundry and cleaning, which Mom certainly appreciates! Joshua (who just turned 11 years old,) is beginning to work on his cooking skills, and baked a delicious chocolate cake for Dad on Fathers’ Day, which of course everyone helped to eat!

Elin, who’s been serving our family by helping in homeschool and wherever else she can lend a hand, is enjoying a well-deserved break in the US over the summer, but we look forward to having her back at the beginning of the new school year.

Pray with us:

•  For our staff doing purchasing and liaising with the builders, for grace and wisdom, and for continued provision for the buildings.
•  Praise God, our truck, although not in excellent shape, is now serving us well for trips around town and out to the base.
•  For safety and security in Chad: in recent months, many of our neighboring countries have experienced turmoil and/or unrest, please pray that none of that spills over into Chad.
•  For the students in the Crossroads DTS, for this truly to be an encounter in their lives and ministry.
•  For good health for our staff, students and family, as with this much rain, there is a lot of malaria and waterborne diseases (typhoid and dysentery) going around.

Till the shout!
Moses & Jo
Josh, Zack, Marianna & Katelyn