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.
