Urgent Prayers Needed

We arrived in Kisumu safely and quickly. It was our fastest time yet, 11 hours. Since we traveled on a Sunday, there was no traffic in Nairobi so we flew right through. We have become experts at border crossing so that was a breeze as well.

That’s the good news.

As far as the rest of our trip, it has been full of trials. We really need your prayers right now. Our trip got off on the wrong foot the day before we left. As we were in town making final arrangements for our departure, George was pick pocketed and his wallet was stolen. In it was our ID, our ATM card and our recently withdrawn trip money. It was completely devastating. What made it more shocking is that pick pocketing in Nairobi is common and expected, but very rare in Moshi. Immediately we knew it was a spiritual attack. Fortunately, a friend of ours loaned us money to get to Kisumu and my mom was able to send us some funds. We still don’t have enough to cover costs here, but we are trusting the Lord to provide somehow.

Since then, other things have happened which has frustrated and complicated the arrangements we are working on for the camp. One involves our car. In Kenya, you cannot pump your own gas so you have to wait for a gas attendant to do it for you. Today, one made a big mistake. He put diesel in our car instead of regular premium petrol. You may be aware that this can be completely damaging to an engine. We didn’t notice until we attempted to drive off… and couldn’t. We had a car full of people and had to call a taxi to get to our destination while George worked on the car. He was able to find a friend and workers at the gas station to fix the car. They first insisted on being paid a lot of money. Fortunately, George didn’t have to pay it in the end. The gas station also gave him new fuel (regular this time). We are waiting to see if there is any lasting damage

Later in the day, Eli fell on the rim of a bucket and got a black eye. In addition, mosquitoes here are out of control and we are covered in bites. Other things have happened, but I don’t want to go on and on about them.

I just want to ask for your prayers. We feel like it has been one trial after another. The only reason we can think why all this is happening is because the enemy knows God has something good in the works and he is trying to stop those plans. When we feel discouraged, we have been turning to the Lord for help and peace. Keeping our eyes on Him and knowing who He is has kept us going.

Here are our prayer needs at this time:

1. That NO more bad things would happen as we continue to prepare for the medical camp. That the enemy’s attempts would be thwarted.
2. For good health - specifically no malaria from our many bites.
3. For Eli - He is having a hard time adjusting to being away from home. He really thrives in his routine. The three of us are sharing a room in a house with more noise than he his used to which is difficult for him since he is a light sleeper. He has been crankier and naughtier than normal and is just not himself.
4. For our car to run well
5. For our money to last
6. For the two day pastors training starting tomorrow. For unity among the leaders and attendees who come from different congregations, tribes and areas of the country.
7. For all the rest of the arrangements we have to do for the camp.
8. Encouragement for our spirits. For me, I have been feeling very sick from stress and anxiety.

I know it’s a lot and I am so thankful you guys love us and are willing to lift up our needs before the Lord. I will update you on things as I am able.

To God Be the Glory!!!!