ministering to those facing hunger; a special look at the logistics/ problems/ realities/ frustrations/ joys of missions; a report on how your investments are reaping incredible benefits; a thank you note; news that includes happy/good bits; a kaleidoscope of emotions and colours from another culture captured in pictures; or simply a “great read” to include in your summer reading program – The following newsletters (begins with April update) from Bob and Nancy Calvert, IMB missionaries with the Maasai People, will provide all of these as you read of how they minister to Kenyans who are hungry due to the ongoing famine in Kenya.--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
PRAYER AND PRAISE - TIME FOR THANKSGIVING - Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Dear Praying Family and Friends, We pray that you and your family had a truly thankful time during the recent Thanksgiving holiday! Thanksgiving time continues here as we thank the Lord for rains that have fallen in Kenya! Some rain has fallen in some areas of Maasailand, but most of their land has received only a few sprinkles. There is still no grass in most of the area and so we ask you to please continue to pray with us for soaking rains - not floods, which wash away grass seed, but rains that come every afternoon or so to soak the ground ...
Concerning the feeding project, one of our pastors was recently called to a meeting with the three highest government officials in our area. He was unsure what to expect, but the men asked him to tell how our
project was organized. He told them all the details, including that our pastors briefly share the Gospel at each distribution point, how the names were collected, how the food was given and received, etc. The men said this lined up with what they had heard: food was given out in an orderly manner, without the usual disputes, fighting and riots. They asked our pastor if they could use our network next time the government distributes food! What a blessing this is, especially that the officials didn't feel the need to work through the missionary, Bob, but with the pastors! We are so thrilled that our churches have earned a good and peaceful reputation in the community!
Just today Bob went to church about 3 hours from home. He came home with a Maasai shirt, a beautiful gold one that has been beaded - especially made for Bob to say, "Thank you" for facilitating the hunger relief projects. What a humbling and joyful experience! What a joy it is to work with these maturing believers!We are currently in the time of year that Southern Baptist churches give the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering to support international missions. This offering goes 100% to the field for ministry. Thank you for your support for all our missionaries and their work around the world. As we head into this Christmas season, may we each be mindful of the many blessings that God has given us, especially for the gift of His precious Son, Jesus Christ!
Celebratin' our Lord, Bob and Nancy Calvert
IMB missionaries serving among the Maasai People of Kenya
