Would You Trade Your Soul

 

 Kariuki News

For what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul (Mark 8:36)

  

 

What would you trade your soul for? That was the question Moses posed recently in a sermon at our church just after the August national elections. At a time when people easily can forget their primary allegiance to the Kingdom due to partisan politics, it was a good reminder to focus on things that last. The yoke the Lord gives us is easy and not cumbersome. The last few months have been a bit tense with Kenyan campaigning and elections, with lots of strong opinions and passionate viewpoints being argued.  Thanks be to God for a mostly peaceful election season where 50% of the leaders were replaced. The presidential election was contested and taken to the Supreme Court who upheld the electoral commission results. All the leaders have been sworn in and we continue to pray that God will grant them wisdom and fear of God to lead diligently.

Right after the August elections Moses went across the border to Tanzania to teach and prepare a Discipleship Training School class for field assignment. The week went quickly as the team interacted and discovered more about missions, evangelism, and a life of faith. The Worship focus DTS team was composed of leaders intent on manifesting Gods presence wherever He sends them. One of the students sold bananas to fund her studies and outreach. She was very encouraged to hear of the dignity of “tent-making” to advance the kingdom and motivated many fellow students.

Our focus continues to be training and investing in young people, and it is such a joy to spend time with the next generation of world-changers.

Jo took a few weeks to visit the US in June and July. Although the family couldn’t travel with her, it was a wonderful (although very short!) time to reconnect with family and friends, especially Josh (of course!) and her younger brother and family who she hadn’t seen since 2018. After the “summer” break, she’s prepared manuals for a new women’s Bible study on 1Samuel, which they have just began. We’re so thankful for new friendships and the fellowship this group has facilitated.

The 2022 school year for our kids (and all Kenyan students) was rather accelerated as the first few months were spent completing the 2021 curriculum. It has flown by, and our teens are looking forward to completing the school year in November and (finally!) returning to a more normal school calendar next year. It’s a joy to see them growing in skill and confidence, whether in academics, football, piano, or art. Please pray especially for Zack for diligence and future direction as he starts his final year of high school in January.

 

After a summer spent with Jo’s brother and family in Wisconsin, working at FedEx, Josh has started his second year at Messiah University. As with last year he’s very involved in the International and African Student Unions. We are all looking forward to a visit from him over Christmas break. Phone calls and messages just aren’t quite the same as having the big brother in the house!

Thank you for your partnership in the Kingdom,

~ Moses & Jo

 

PLEASE PRAY:

Please pray with us:

·       For upcoming ministry and teaching in Kenya and the region.

·       For Josh to find affordable transport (he’s looking for a motorcycle that fits his 6’5” height.)

·       For rain: The Masai pastors Moses was training recently and their congregants have lost a lot of their livestock to drought. We desperately need rains to come to avert even worse famine. Lord, have mercy!

As volunteers in ministry, we appreciate your financial support and prayers which make it possible for us to serve. Thank you so much! Our US support is processed by Mission Enablers International:

● You can give online at: meigiving.org/donate/mosesnjo

● M-pesa to Moses at 0791 399031

● Gifts by check (payable to Mission Enablers International) can be sent to: MEI, P.O. Box 2127, Bentonville, AR 72712 - attach a note stating that the funds are for Moses Kariuki or put “MK3698” in the memo line.