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LOOKING BACK; LOOKING FORWARD; PRAYING AND TRUSTING

13/12/2016

Firstly we were saddened to learn of a serious accident on the Naivasha - Nairobi highway a few days ago. 40+ people lost their lives. We assure those affected and the country of Kenya of our prayers for their people in these days. We have travelled that road on more than one occasion and we just pause to thank God for His protecting hand upon us. But not all loss becomes worldwide news. We have also been made aware of a family in Nairobi who have lost a wife and mother. A dear young man and his two little children have had their home changed forever. Little children who cry for their mother but she doesn't come and a father who somehow needs to provide them with security in the midst of such loss and uncertainty. Please pray for this little family.

Over the past few days we have been looking back in many ways. As we have written our prayer letter we have reflected on the past year and God's many blessings....it started with uncertainty but has really ended on a high point as far as the ministry is concerned. As we think about this 10th Anniversary year coming to a close we have been remembering how God has led us since the work began in 2006 and indeed how He led even over the previous years to bring us to that point. We have thought of those who prayed for us then and who still pray for us now. We have talked of those who were once supportive of us, but their focus has now changed. We have shared memories of those who are no longer with us; yet again, more names to come off our mailing list before sending out this next prayer letter. On a personal note, my nephew and I found ourselves looking back through old photos and videos clips yesterday. We had so many laughs as we looked at him and his brother getting up to their antics; only a few years ago, but how much they've grown. Sadness too as we saw dad in those clips, but thankful for the time the boys had with him.

I suppose most people find themselves looking back as a year draws to a close. However, it is also a time to look forward. William and I are excited for what God has in store for the incoming year and for the future of the work we are involved in for the Lord. We are looking forward to continuing to serve our Saviour. We are conscious of His leading in our lives and in our ministry. We have had big decisions to make in the past months and no doubt there will be more in the months to come, but we are so glad that we have a Heavenly Father who speaks and shows us His will for our lives. Our desire is to continue to serve the one who died for us. William and I would like to personally thank those of you who have faithfully stood by us; in the ministry and as friends. We appreciate this so much. As we step out into another year, we are thankful that we can trust a never failing God.

I know I speak for everyone in Feed my Lambs when I take this opportunity to thank you for your prayers for them and for the work over this past year. I know I speak again for Joyce and her family when I thank you for your prayers for little Joseph when he was so sick earlier this year. Thank you also from Eunice for your prayers for her. For the children and those who teach them....they all appreciate your prayers. Over the Christmas period there will still be those who are using our materials....pray for them. We are thankful to them for enrolling and supporting FML in this way.

Our Nairobi office is already closed for the holidays. Joyce will still be busy this incoming week visiting centres. William and myself still have a meeting to take; a prayer letter to finish, print and post and some other administration which needs completed, all this side of Christmas. Please pray for us all in our various roles.

As far as this blog is concerned, we are taking a break until the New Year. So, it just remains for us to say that we wish you and your family and congregations a very Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year from all in Feed my Lambs. May you continue to know much of the Lord's blessing in these days.

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5/12/2016

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God has been working over these past few weeks and we thank Him for all that has been accomplished.

It was so encouraging to be able to send a quantity of lessons, application forms and certificates from Nairobi to Malaba. Joyce was pleased to receive the items and it will make her work easier in the immediate future. It was a tiring day for Eunice as she made arrangements to transport them. Firstly, having to bring all of the boxes to the bus station. We are also thankful to a dear friend (a local Pastor's wife) who helped in the task.

God has been providing in amazing ways over these past few weeks and sending the items to Joyce has been just one of the projects accomplished as a result. We are rejoicing and giving thanks to God and look forward to sharing more news with you in our next prayer letter.

The clothes collection was also very good this time round. One of our biggest collections to date. We thank God for the funds provided for the work in this way and thank all of those who contributed by donating clothes. The amount raised on this occasion was £440. Thank you to all who played a part. It is wonderful to know that people will benefit from these funds but also local people in Africa will benefit from being able to re-use the curtains etc. and wear the clothes provided.

Of course, we have learnt over the years that when God is working and we can see Him blessing and things moving on....it is certain that the devil will also increase his efforts. So it is no surprise to us that we have faced a few challenges in recent days in regard to personnel and those who assist us. We realise yet again that there are those who try to make mischief and hinder the work in Kenya. Sometimes such people are from UK and sometimes from Africa. There was a time when these things flustered us and we could panic and stress about what to do. Now, after many years of challenges we have learnt to rest upon God and to know that all things work for good. We have learnt to take these challenges one day at a time. Indeed, we have learnt from a friend to view them as challenges and not problems. We can look back on past years and remember how God worked everything out and always for the better. We know He will do this again. We are praying for guidance and for wisdom and ask you to pray with us in this regard. Pray that we will be very clear as to who genuienly is called to the work and who genuienly wishes to be a part of this ministry. Pray that those who try to make trouble will be stopped in their tracks.

We have so much to Praise and thank God for. We have been knowing His leading. Plans for the future; both personally and in the work; have been falling into place. Circumstances have encouraged us and we have been left amazed at how God is working in ways which some people may call coincidence, but in which we see God's hand. We know that He is faithful and we look to Him for the days to come.

Pray for the children who have been receiving lessons.

Pray for those who have recently enquired about enrolling children on our programme. This has included a centre that works with children who are deaf. What an amazing opportunity to bring the Gospel to these young people.

Pray for guidance regarding volunteers and those who can assist in the work.

Pray for continued progress with the charity registration. Following our application we have been advised on some changes which are needed to our constitution; please pray for this ongoing process.

For those of you who attended our 10th Anniversary service; you will have heard Joyce speak of how children have been saved through our Bible Lessons. This has included street boys and muslim children. Pray for these boys and girls; that their relationship with God will continue to strengthen and that they will be mighty warriors for their Lord and Saviour.

Finally, we want to let you know that our Nairobi office has now closed for the holidays. Details of how to make contact with us can be found on the home page of this site.

Thank you for your ongoing prayers. We appreciate your ongoing support so much.

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