March 2009

Dear Partners,

As we begin to enter into spring and newness of life we want to remind you to guard your heart against all the negative reports coming from the news and media. God is our source and we must keep our eyes on Him and the truth of the Word of God. In the midst of difficult times we are blessed and God’s provision is more than enough. We pray that God will give you an abundance of wisdom for your lives and ministries.

Philippians 4:7- “…and the peace of God’ which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

News from Kenya:

The political trouble in Kenya caused by tribal violence has resulted in many murders causing people to be displaced from their homes and villages. Pastor Meshack and his family had to flee from their village and go to another area to be safe. In this new area he has started a church which is growing and doing well. They are in the process of raising the money to put a roof on the church building.

Pastor Meshack and his wife Grace are committed to teaching and training pastors. They continue to develop this area and we have an open invitation to come to Kenya to help train pastors. Many pastors have no training and they rely on these training sessions.

The children’s home is growing and doing well. They have just taken in three more children that lost their parents in the recent political violence. The orphanage now has electricity. Please pray for them as the country is suffering from a food shortage which is affecting the children. Pastor Meshack has requested prayer for an eight year old boy that has been diagnosed with AIDS. They are making sure at the orphanage that he receives the proper medical treatment and drugs.

Peace has been restored to Kenya but the recent violence and political struggle has hurt the country. The church and children’s school that pastor Meshack started in the slum has been reopened. The outreach feeding program at the dump will resume now that peace has been restored. Thank you for your prayers and support that have made all of this possible. Please pray for Pastor Meshack and Grace as they rebuild in these difficult times.

Personal News

Roger has just returned from three weeks of ministry in Texas and Florida. We have some exciting news. Our daughter Heather and husband Joe are expecting a baby boy in August. They have been trying for 6 years. We are so blessed to live nearby and be able to share in this precious gift.

In His service,

Roger and Mary King