February Email Update

Jambo!

Last time we wrote, it was HOT, HOT, HOT here in Kisumu. Thankfully, the rain has returned and we have had relief from the heat. Finally! Here is what has been going on during the month of February:

This month has been relatively quiet, yet it was an important one for us. The biggest thing was the announcement that we are expecting a baby. For those of you not on Facebook or who don't read the blog, this may be the first you are hearing of it. Surprise! Stacie is twelve weeks along and the baby is due at the end of August or beginning of September. Stacie went to see the doctor a couple weeks ago, did an ultrasound and ran some lab tests. Praise the Lord, everything is going well. Other than fatigue and nausea, Stacie is on track for a healthy pregnancy.

We had another addition to our family in the form of a puppy. George's dog (who lives with his parents) had 8 babies and we took the last one. Nala Jean Orwa is a precocious, naughty, adorable puppy who will grow up to be our guard dog. We are working on her paperwork and vaccinations so she can come to us with Tanzania.

George did some work with Trinity Fellowship. He attended the Kakamega branch's leadership meeting where new leaders were elected and a plan was established to accomplish their 2012 vision – to reach every high school in the area once a week. George also met with the Kisumu branch and consulted them on a few issues.

Our move to Tanzania and ministry work with Africa Harvest of Hope is starting to come together. Lord willing, we will meet Alan (the leader of the ministry) in Tanzania in a few weeks to discuss ministry details, get to know each other better and look for a house for us. If all goes well, we would love to move to Korogwe sometime in April. Then, we will ease into ministry slowly as we adapt to life in a new place. We are very excited to get there. We know that's where God wants us and are ready to get started!

Africa Harvest of Hope finished loading the shipping container and now it's en route to Korogwe. Inside the container is 250,000 meals, clothes, pillows, sheets, blankets and other items for the children's home as well as lots of donations for the Orwa house. We still are overwhelmed with gratitude for all those who have sent things to help us set up our new home. We are so blessed.

We anticipate a very busy March and would love your prayers for the following items:


1. A safe and productive trip to Tanzania as we meet Alan and formulate a plan for our move to Korogwe.

2. Finances – we have a lot of expenses coming up as we transition into full time ministry in a new place. Finding reliable transportation will be vital – especially now that Stacie is pregnant and we'll soon have a little one joining our family. We are praying for God to provide a reliable, cheap car for us.

3. Good health for Stacie as she goes through this pregnancy and wisdom for George as he researches the best places for pre-natal care and delivery.

4. Strength and faith for us as we deal with a lot of changes – new marriage, new country, new ministry, and new baby. We are doing well and want God to keep our marriage strong as we seek to keep Him at the center.

If you want to follow what is going on with us more frequently than through our monthly updates, you can read the blog at http://www.thisisstaciesblog.blogspot.com/ or check out our ministry Facebook page under George and Stacie Orwa's Ministry Page.

With love from East Africa,

George and Stacie

Psalm 121:8 The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.