Jambo from Kenya!! What an amazing trip this has been. I’m getting close to the end of my time in Kenya, and I still have lots of questions (not surprising for those of you who know me!). I feel like I could be here several more weeks and just be scratching the surface of all the things God is doing and leading Steve and Mary towards. One of the projects whose blessings have been apparent is the water system. David’s Hope has provided $8,000 for piping and drilling for a steam well (basically converting steam trapped below the ground’s surface — Eburru sits on a dormant volcano). This source of water is consistent and clean — two major feats in Africa! In fact, it is so clean that I have been drinking it for the past three days with no problems. There is clearly a need for a larger storage tank and almost 5 km more in piping. What’s really amazing is that this water, coupled with the newly arrived electricity, are allowing the ministries to reach more people than they ever could have otherwise. The water will enable the school and medical clinic to enlarge — bringing much-needed care and education (both physical and spiritual) to larger numbers of people. So we will likely be fundraising to expand the water system pretty soon.

Many of you helped last year by donating funds for chickens, goats, and cows. I’m happy to report that all four of the cows are now pregnant! So your investment has had a great return and provided milk to the children at the school. Eggs are being sold in the markets as well. This is a great step toward sustainability for the ministry. Thank you for your support. It goes very far in this area, and I know you are reaping rewards for your generosity.

In Him,
Scott

Isaiah 58:10-11
“If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”