GOOD NEWS!

"I BRING YOU GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY THAT WILL BE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE" Luke 2:10

Today was an amazing day! Over 100 people were baptised in a rented swimming pool. Many had never been in a pool - and had to overcome great fear of even getting into all that WATER!

In the midst of these many wonderful people being immersed - were two who were very special to Lee. Two men that Lee studies with at least twice a week - were involved. Patrick's son - Kennedy was baptised and Patrick asked Lee to represent him. James Blanks - made a decison last week to be baptised after studying what God has to say about baptism.

 
Kennedy - Patrick's son - now a brother! Please pray for young Kennedy - growing up in Mathare Valley is not an easy task. This young boy has loving parents who are striving to live out their faith.

 
Blanks - a young man we have mentioned before, works as a guard at the Hope Center. He is passionate about studying God's word and took his study on Baptism to heart - he could hardly wait for this day to come - yet came with some trembling about making this public confession. From a life of crime and violence - to forgiveness and freedom!
Thank you for your prayers for Blanks - please continue as he grows into the man God desires him to be.
Rejoice!

 
James Blanks - age 25 - BORN AGAIN

 
"I bring you Good News of Great JOY that will be for all the people." Luke 2:10

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

Merry Christmas - from the whole Pruitt Crew!
Christmas in Kenya is during our Summer - so we enjoy this season with sunshine and blue sky! But where ever we are - we Celebrate the Birth of our Saviour!

Bibles

 

We look forward to soon being able to provide Bibles to those who attend the New Believers Classes and Church Services.
Thank you to those who made this possible.

3 of the 11 cooks at Pangani Center

 

Update December 6, 2008

Dear Friends,

So much has happened this past month. Thanksgiving came with a special offering from Singing Hills Christian Church for bibles for Mathare. Lee made a video and posted it on You Tube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6L5mLf3uU0. Or go to YouTube and search "Bibles For Mathare". The video will introduce you to a couple of the leaders that Lee is working with and also give you a glimpse into Mathare Valley. Others have donated for bibles and we are excited to soon be able to provide the much needed bibles for individuals who are wanting to study God's word and grow in their understanding and faith. Thank you so much!

Let Me Tell You a Story....
Lee has been working with a friend to help communicate the art of teaching the bible through the use of Story Telling. Storying is such a culturally appropriate way to communicate the gospel in Kenya. Oral telling of the scriptures is not only appropriate - it also can be used in situations where bibles are scarce. Sharing the real and powerful gospel message through storying - also relieves leaders from feeling that they are not trained to share the scriptures - the scriptures speak clearly of God's power, His Mercy and His message of redemption. Simple questions about the story can open the door to discussion and greater understanding.

Outreach:
Lee studies with two men at the Hope Center who are not "Leaders". They are in fact guards for the compound. One is a new believer who came to Christ when a young intern befriended him. These men love to study the word of God. They meet together at least twice a week and usually for several hours. They would like to meet daily and often call Lee if he does not go to the center each day. Lee recently asked them who they wanted to reach out to - the same way that he is teaching them - who will they teach? They decided it was to be the cooks at the Pangani Center. The 11 cooks work long days 6 days a week preparing the food for over 1000 people daily. These men have approached the cooks and have laid the foundation for beginning the study. Once the cooks realized that the men did not want to preach at them - but to teach them and help them - they were willing. This study is to begin this week on Wednesday. Please pray that the Lord uses these men as they make their first attempt to reach out and share the Word of God.

Baptisms:
Lee just finished working with lessons on Obedience followed by Baptism. These lessons have been used throughout the studies and the timing is perfect! A swimming pool was rented for December 12th to hold a baptism service! Many are ready and anxious to be baptized! Baptisms are more then a spiritual event in Kenya. A baptism is registered by the church and government. Our focus is on the spiritual decision and heart transformation that goes with this decision. We look forward to the 12th. Please pray that the Lord is Glorified this day!

Life....
The current economic climate in America is impacting the mission community as churches and individuals struggle to maintain their budgets. We continue to find ourselves underfunded - yet confident that the Lord holds us and our needs in His capable hands. If you have been interested in supporting this ministry and the Lord is enabling you to do that - we would appreciate it. We continue to covet your prayers regarding this need.

Michael, Paul and Grace continue to thrive. The boys just performed in their first band concert. Michael is learning the Trumpet and Paul is on "percussion". I think every boy wants to play the drums at some point! Everyone is well and looking forward to the Christmas break.

Our "Bigs" were in Southern Oregon with our families for Thanksgiving and enjoyed this special time with family. Adam is entering the Air Force in mid-February and will also be getting married in the Spring. Danielle is reaching the final term of her Master's program at Fuller and will be done in March. This event will soon be followed by the birth of our first grandchild in early May. Thank you for continuing to hold our children in prayer - being long distance parents can be a challenge but our family remains committed to the call that brought us to Kenya 11 years ago.

May the Lord Bless You and Keep You and May you find great JOY in our Saviour this Holiday Season

I bring you good news of Great Joy that will be for ALL the people. Luke 2:10b

The Pruitts