“Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, And strengthen your stakes. For you shall expand to the right and to the left,
And your descendants will inherit the nations, And make the desolate cities inhabited. Isaiah 54:2,3 (NKJV)
The Kariuki’s have moved – we are now based in Nairobi, Kenya. We are expanding our territory... still focusing on developing the team and campus in Chad, but also other countries in the region as well. Nairobi is practical for the children’s schooling and great hub for traveling to Chad and the North/Central region and beyond.
As shared in our last newsletter (posted at mosesnjo.blogspot.com ,) our priorities are still in the North Africa region and we plan for Moses to make his first trip back within the next few months. He will be travelling back and forth to Chad to help oversee construction in Sarh and to be a resource teacher in schools as needed in Chad, as well as being more available for Niger and the rest of North/Central region. YWAM international has proposed a new structure to focus on the unreached and we are looking at the proposed Chad, Niger and Lbya area closely to see how we can partner more for the many unreached people to hear the Gospel. Of course we are already seeing open doors for ministry here in Kenya, which we will pursue as time allows, but our first priority continues to be Chad and the region around it.
Moving Miracles - After living in Sarh almost 13 years, the thought of packing, moving, and starting over again in Nairobi was pretty stressful/exhausting. To be honest, we are all stretched and still adjusting, yet we have seen God’s grace and provision in many ways:
Elin, our kids’ volunteer teacher, who was with us in 2012-14, came from Portland, Oregon for three weeks to help us pack and move things to the base, keep us smiling and organized. We love you, Elin!
We stayed with Moses’s sister Winnie for almost six weeks, before moving into our own (rented) place in mid-December. We still have a few pieces which are not completely unpacked, as we settle in to life here.
After looking for a good rental home, estate agents trying to con us (thankfully we didn’t lose any money before we realized they weren’t the actual owners of the property!) we found a 3 bedroom rental in a quiet neighborhood where the kids have space to play, and school ten minutes away. We are blessed.
We are enjoying having family and friends close by. We are especially thankful for the way so many have eased our transition into life here – helping find our home, furniture, loaning a vehicle, stocking our pantry.
The children began school the first week of January (beginning of the school year here.) It is a huge adjustment to a long school day, and different culture and curriculum. It’s a big challenge, but they are all doing well, making friends and keeping a positive attitude so far. Thank you for your prayers, please continue to lift this transition, that we would all thrive where God has planted us, and be a blessing and light to those around us.
The team in Chad is a great encouragement to us - we have confidence in Elie’s and Margaret’s leadership in Sarh, Jonathan pioneering in N'Djamena and Adele’s representation in GozBeida. Mirom, for health reasons has to be in N'Djamena and Herve, due to support struggles, is taking time off to Tent make and work on his support base. Our other leader Enoch is pastoring a church in N'Djamena but still helping in our leadership circle. Kainbe and his wife are running a Clinic in the town of Bejondo but he is available for YWAM work whenever needed, and has been a big blessing. Another DTS graduate, Timothy, has made great headways church planting among the Ritopeople. All these are people we are excited to continue mentoring, serving, and coming alongside in every way God permits even as we embrace the enlarged territory. The Campus construction project first phase is almost done and we are excited about starting working on phase two as God provides.
Needless to say, the transition back to Kenya as a base is stretching us faith-wise. We are excited to see how God will provide for the travels and partnerships in the region and across the Nations as He opens door to share, motivate, train and recruit for the great task in the Harvest. Thank you for being part of our calling and ministry through your prayers and support.
Moses & Jo, Josh, Zack, Marianna & Katelyn Kariuki
P.O. Box 4323-00200, City Square, Nairobi, KENYA
Moses Cell +254-735-120597 ~ Jo Cell +254-735-501551
mosesnjogmail.com
mosesnjo.blogspot.com
And your descendants will inherit the nations, And make the desolate cities inhabited. Isaiah 54:2,3 (NKJV)
The Kariuki’s have moved – we are now based in Nairobi, Kenya. We are expanding our territory... still focusing on developing the team and campus in Chad, but also other countries in the region as well. Nairobi is practical for the children’s schooling and great hub for traveling to Chad and the North/Central region and beyond.
As shared in our last newsletter (posted at mosesnjo.blogspot.com ,) our priorities are still in the North Africa region and we plan for Moses to make his first trip back within the next few months. He will be travelling back and forth to Chad to help oversee construction in Sarh and to be a resource teacher in schools as needed in Chad, as well as being more available for Niger and the rest of North/Central region. YWAM international has proposed a new structure to focus on the unreached and we are looking at the proposed Chad, Niger and Lbya area closely to see how we can partner more for the many unreached people to hear the Gospel. Of course we are already seeing open doors for ministry here in Kenya, which we will pursue as time allows, but our first priority continues to be Chad and the region around it.
Moving Miracles - After living in Sarh almost 13 years, the thought of packing, moving, and starting over again in Nairobi was pretty stressful/exhausting. To be honest, we are all stretched and still adjusting, yet we have seen God’s grace and provision in many ways:
Elin, our kids’ volunteer teacher, who was with us in 2012-14, came from Portland, Oregon for three weeks to help us pack and move things to the base, keep us smiling and organized. We love you, Elin!
We stayed with Moses’s sister Winnie for almost six weeks, before moving into our own (rented) place in mid-December. We still have a few pieces which are not completely unpacked, as we settle in to life here.
After looking for a good rental home, estate agents trying to con us (thankfully we didn’t lose any money before we realized they weren’t the actual owners of the property!) we found a 3 bedroom rental in a quiet neighborhood where the kids have space to play, and school ten minutes away. We are blessed.
We are enjoying having family and friends close by. We are especially thankful for the way so many have eased our transition into life here – helping find our home, furniture, loaning a vehicle, stocking our pantry.
The children began school the first week of January (beginning of the school year here.) It is a huge adjustment to a long school day, and different culture and curriculum. It’s a big challenge, but they are all doing well, making friends and keeping a positive attitude so far. Thank you for your prayers, please continue to lift this transition, that we would all thrive where God has planted us, and be a blessing and light to those around us.
The team in Chad is a great encouragement to us - we have confidence in Elie’s and Margaret’s leadership in Sarh, Jonathan pioneering in N'Djamena and Adele’s representation in GozBeida. Mirom, for health reasons has to be in N'Djamena and Herve, due to support struggles, is taking time off to Tent make and work on his support base. Our other leader Enoch is pastoring a church in N'Djamena but still helping in our leadership circle. Kainbe and his wife are running a Clinic in the town of Bejondo but he is available for YWAM work whenever needed, and has been a big blessing. Another DTS graduate, Timothy, has made great headways church planting among the Ritopeople. All these are people we are excited to continue mentoring, serving, and coming alongside in every way God permits even as we embrace the enlarged territory. The Campus construction project first phase is almost done and we are excited about starting working on phase two as God provides.
Needless to say, the transition back to Kenya as a base is stretching us faith-wise. We are excited to see how God will provide for the travels and partnerships in the region and across the Nations as He opens door to share, motivate, train and recruit for the great task in the Harvest. Thank you for being part of our calling and ministry through your prayers and support.
Moses & Jo, Josh, Zack, Marianna & Katelyn Kariuki
P.O. Box 4323-00200, City Square, Nairobi, KENYA
Moses Cell +254-735-120597 ~ Jo Cell +254-735-501551
mosesnjo
mosesnjo.blogspot.com
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