Great Things in My Absence

For a prayer-update on our son Tim, you can download this note. The reports and love that came from Africa as I departed prematurely were very heart-warming.  It’s quite humbling to realize that effective prayers are coming from every corner of the globe!  Our friend and co-leader in Kenya wrote: “My wife and I have been getting our kids together every morning and evening to pray for you, Brooks, and your son. We rejoice to hear of the progress!” Exciting Things Took Place after My Departure 1. Training of a new team in Uganda which I know was very effective as this new team is already making an impact on their area.  One brother, working in a Ugandan refugee settlement camp has given this report:

At the present there are five new house churches already planted in the settlement with membership varying between 20 to 25 members from different nationalities which include Congolese, Sudanese and Rwandese.

2. Preparation of more leaders who are using the new Organic Development curriculum.  This will lead to more projects among the poor (vocational training and small business loans) while also helping them take responsibility to help themselves.

As one woman told one of our workers: “There are so many women suffering just because of ignorance…  We must help them to know what they can accomplish on their own or with just a little help.”

3. A meeting in Nairobi of a new team that is focusing on some larger scale initiatives for church planting throughout Kenya. 4. In my absence, our African development team has taken pictures and prepared background material  for four classrooms that we want to see built, as well as 15 vulnerable children we would like to be able to provide with food and an education. God-willing, Brooks and I hope to be able to return in May…