December 31, 2011

Praising God for the opportunities those serving as our Father's Heart, Hands and Voice have to proclaim the Eternal Gospel to all "who live on earth - to every nation, tribe, language and people." (Rev. 14:6) Thank you for supporting those who serve with the IMB in East Africa. Without the gifts to the Cooperative Program and the Lottie Moon Offering, your sending personnel to assist us, and most importantly your prayers, we would lack many needed resources which allow us to claim the gift of being "co-workers in God's service" (1 Cor 3:9).

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The link for the new 2012 Prayer Nudges from East Africa will be appear tomorrow as the last new post on this blog!

December 30, 2011

“Many Christmas gifts we exchanged and that the kids bought for each other were imported cheese, cereal, soda, chips, grapes and pears. Thrilled their little hearts! Presents that would have never been considered ‘gifts’ in our past life in the US ....so full of gratefulness.” Shared by a Missionary whose family has served in East Africa for almost 8 years! Praise God for providing His servants with the ability to adapt and the joy found when they are in THE PLACE where He calls them to serve as His Heart, Hands and Voice!

December 29, 2011

“The sound of Christian choirs singing Christmas music during the Islamic call to prayer while helping my mom fix curry fish without any power. Classic African!” Posted by a Missionary Kid, ‘home’ in East Africa during the Christmas break of his US college. Praise God today for the many experiences that are a part of an MK’s life – including having friends from around the world and experiencing other cultures. Pray also for strength, comfort and lots of good memories for MKs and their parents who are separated on holidays and special occasions. (Photo is not a Christmas decoration, but a bit of the clothing worn on special occasions by the People Group that this young man’s family ministered among.)

December 28, 2011

PURE JOY: The reaction of kids to the twirling/ blinking lights, colours and sounds at a Christmas Eve Concert at a Baptist church in Kenya’s capital city.  A missionary's reactions:  Disappointment when the first songs were not 'traditional' Christmas songs – followed by a realization that after one sings praise and worship songs, including "Here I am to worship… to bow down… to say that You're my God,” with representatives of many nations, tribes, peoples and languages, singing songs about the angels, shepherds and wise men bowing down to worship our Saviour is indescribable PURE JOY!