Following the Footsteps

hello,

yesterday (saturday) was a great day for me. My cousin was graduating. he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Theology. actually, he is following my footsteps as i graduated from the same seminary 6 years ago.

i marvel at the mercies of the Lord that helped him graduate since each year about two thousand $ was needed for his education needs. actually he had to stop his studies for a while as he could have graduated last year. i thank God for His grace, enabling me to help where i could in this venture. our parents were not able but with God all things were possible. the last five years has been a marathon for him and for myself as we spent long times in prayer; hoping that he could graduate this year.

his last semester we had to live together so that the cost for boarding could be cut off. but as usual,it was hard. friends who could help were few. But God remained true and Bernard graduated yesterday. the future now is clear. we look forward to the time when he will go to graduate school and get an MTH. but for now he is going to minister to the Muslim folks, as that is the passion in his heart. Pray for him. (Proverbs 16:9 A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.)

in the other pictures are folks from home, his mother, and our grandmother, as well. in one picture is the sister of my friend Kennedy. Kennedy and i graduated together 6years ago and he sent his sister to study here too. she is going to Wesley seminary in Mississippi this September, God willing. otherwise enjoy the rest of the pictures.

Living to Serve

this is a story of Mr. Koech. he has been serving for over 40 years in the college i attended...he came here while he was young and now he is old. he is about 70 years of age.

he rides home in his bicycle and has little to show for the toil and hard work that he has had over the last 40 years...but he is happy to have served here.

he told me of a number of missionaries that he worked with. some of their kids are now doctors, pilots, and many other things...he played with them and cuddled them... and now they are far away...

my thoughts are that ....service in its true sense demands a lot of dedication and love for it.........this is what has made Koech to serve here for the last 40 years..... without regret.....and he is still ready to serve even more.....

I love his charisma, his attitude to work ....and his being able to read and write at his advanced age..without the aid of spectacles. he rarely goes to hospital though Koech is nearing about 70 plus years now....and he still rides his bike home.....Praise be to God.

in the other picture u see me admiring a car that was about to be dedicated to its owner. this is mitsubishi 4x4. it looks good for africa where roads are sometimes impassable.

i hope u enjoyed this moving story....otherwise have a great week.

Because He lives......
Jonah

Feed the Hungry

hello everyone,

this month has been a very busy one for me. we have been involved in visiting homes that have been affected by the post election violence. we feel that the people have not really healed from the political situation that happened here.

we pray that the government will come in and help the situation with the people who have been affected by the violence and especially thru a joint venture to address the dire food issue in this country.

we are experiencing a very high inflation rate of 31%; making food very expensive. crop failures also seem imminent in this country and that will likely mean more food price increases. please pray for continued rain so that the food prices of crop foods can be contained.

here are some of the pictures taken of recent corn distribution to needy orphans and caretakers earlier this month. if you can help feed the people, please let me know. otherwise we value your prayers for this ministry and give all praise to God for what He has done and continues to do. May the Lord bless and keep you and your loved ones.


Update: July 16, 2008
Pastor Jonah reports that regular rains have returned to the Kericho area...Praise God as this will help to contain the already escalating food costs in the country. Thank you for your prayers for the nation of Kenya.