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UPDATE FROM KENYA-WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING TODAY

Monday, June 23rd, 2014

As a ministry, Word in Deed offers up prayer and financial support to local pastors in remote villages, to spread the gospel and plant churches.  Pasto John Nathan is one pastor who has been working diligently to serve the rural poor where he lives.  He contacted us to share the life-threatening situations their congregation was experiencing.

Below is a chain of emails (unedited so you can see the flavor of our communications) regarding a tragic situation going on in Kenya today. People (Christian brothers & sisters) are being rounded up and placed into these ‘camps’.  As a ministry we are doing what little we can to help get a few of Pastor John’s church members out of the camps. We hope and pray that by reading these, you too will be inspired to help by financially supporting what WID is helping with in Kenya.  Blessings to you and please keep these people in your prayers.

Email from June 12, 2014

From Stas Nicholade:Camp Dadaab is a refugee camp near the border of Somalia, 500 miles away from Pastor John’s church.  When Somalis  were rounded up and put in detention camps because of recent terrorist attacks they complained they were being singled out. So apparently they began to target all displaced peoples, including his (John’s) church members as well as those in sister churches. The gov’t came and loaded them into trucks presumably to check their papers, but they never returned. Pastor John told them not to hate the officials but forgive and pray for them. Others from Burundi, Congo, Rwanda and from his sister churches were taken too. However, they can’t provide for themselves. Though a UN HIGH Commission for Refugees exists his congregational members are not yet recognized as part of their program.

He visited them last weekend and discovered they had not eaten in 3-4 days. When they do it the food is quite meager.

While they are in the camp they can be taught because they are not slaves. UN encourages help from other sources. John advised us it was  too dangerous for non-Kenyans to go b/c terrorists can interfere. He can send food in a truck. It would take $3,000 to fill it with necessary supplies that would last for one month. Along with  this, locals can provide some limited food temporarily for less. Eventually 100 of these people may be resettled in the US though it could take up to a year.

We are currently raising money to send to Pastor John who will buy food and daily necessities for the men and women there. He has an account at PNC bank that donations can go to. Please pray and consider donating. Thanks

All Hallows Church, our home church, is sending $1,000 next week. $400 was put directly into his account yesterday to help with immediate needs. So you can send it in Pastor John’s name or I can check if it is possible to funnel it through our church

Email received June 17, 2014

Dear Sister Sharon, greetings once again in Jesus name. I kindly wanted to say thanks to you, to Apostle Steve and great friends in Christ like brother Stasie, David and all the Word In deed brothers for their quick response to this Ugly Satanic attack on our church members.

I wanted to travel to the Camp this week as I here that even the little food they were being offered has been cut off. They have been calling me every other hour to know how soon I should be there. I checked on my account today Monday morning and saw that the donation you offered is not there yet, hopefully it will be done today so that I can move to the Camp tomorrow.

I have scanned herein, an advertisement from the main nation magazine paper talking about the conditions leading to this situation which have affected our members and how they have been separated from their children. We still need to do something for the children who have been left behind, besides supporting those at the Camp.

Please continue remembering us in prayer and all you can possibly do. You are our parents God has provided for this period of live. Pleas do not get tired of doing good for this is our heavenly reward.  The nation of Kenya is getting attacks on weekly basis, although they are isolated cases. Yesterday there was an explosion attack in the coastal region, close to Somali boarder causing much panic. More than 50 people died and many injured. The political and economic situation is not good as the current president is trying to pull away from the good relationship which was there with the Western countries ( US, Canada and Europe ) and liaising with Eastern countries ( China and the Arab world ). We know that there is nothing the country can possibly benefit from such. We are 80% Christians and what he is attempting can cause trouble in Kenya.

I hope I will be able to travel to the Camp as soon as I have any little funds.

May God bless you., Pastor John

Email received June 19, 2014

I am trying  to change your title from Sister to Mom because you are honestly a mother to me and my ministry members. This is for spiritual purposes!

I have received the funds from the Word In deed account and right now I am almost at the Camp. I started late from Nairobi and had to spend a night on the way but today Thursday morning I am back on the road which will take a maximum of 5 hours before I arrive.

As you advised, I would like to divide the funds( $400 each week) to purchase food that can last one week each for a whole month. That means we shall be buying food every week. It will mean that I personally stay at the Camp for a longer period or else I should be traveling back and forth to make sure there is a better supervision of the purchase and distribution.

I will try as much as possible to send a report inclusive of some photos as we do this exercise.

We also also doing an advocacy to the government to consider the case of these brethren as they are totally victimized for no apparent reason. I know that the government is also under pressure considering many terrorist attacks which have been witnessed in the country. The last one was last Sunday which claimed many lives in the Coast.

To explain a bit on why terrorism has become a big issue here, let me summarize is that it is an aggression against the Western influence in the African countries based on Christianity. The country of Somalia is 95 % Islam while Kenya is 80% Christian. We are immediate neighbors. Somalia is influenced by the Arab world while Kenya has always been influenced originally by the British and now America. Religion is playing a major role here.

America and some European countries have been using Kenya as a base for some interests in Africa and middles east regions. There have been many international organizations running projects in Kenya. This has not been  going down well with Extreme Islamist movements which have always tried to control Africa ( China and Russia backing them ). One private mission Muslims have been targeting Africa to make the whole continent Islamic. They could not succeed this as the Eastern influence has been strong for them. Thus, Terrorism has been one weapon for them to achieve their goal.

It begun by the Terrorists kidnapping western tourists, missionaries and NGO workers in Kenya. This became a problem because Kenya earns much income from tourism and NGO projects. Kenya government decided to control this y fighting terrorists into inside Somalia, the base of Alshabab terrorists. Kenya has a large military force inside Somalia to fight and neutralize the outlawed militias. As a way of retaliation the terrorists have resorted to guerrilla ( including suicide bombings ) and mass kings in Kenya. My country has not been well prepared or experienced over such wars. They are taking desperate steps which have affected innocent people and affecting the economy in general.

The president of Kenya who was not favored by Western countries has also erred by turning or support and investment from the Arab and China countries which has affected good relationship with Western thereby cutting down donations  (from Western countries) which were main sources of the country’s economic growth.

All these factors have played roles to what we are facing now. Maybe his can briefly explain why we are getting into this situation. We shall discuss more with time. I am in hurry for my bus now.

Thank you again. Pastor John.

Email received June 22, 2014

May I kindly take this opportunity to share my brief experience of my tour and the feeding exercise at the Somalia Kenya boarder. These photos will explain more of what I may forget by words.

Below is the budget as we discussed with the refugee leaders at the Camp.

The simplest food for one person in a day will be costing about Kenya shillings 50 (an equivalent of  $ 0.588). That is about 50 cent of a Dollar.

For a total of 235 people at the Camp, the cost will be Ksh 11,750 an equivalent of ( $ 138.23 )

The total cost for one month feeding will be ksh 352,500 an equivalent of ( $ 4,147 )

Thus, the simplest food (Just for survival) that can support people at the camp is costing $ 4,147 in a month.

We are indeed grateful for the donation we have received from you amounting to $3500 (Word In Deed $ 1200, From New Life Church $1000,  All Hallows Church $ 1000  and $200 and $100 deposits not sure who sent).

We only lack $514 to have enough food for the Camp lasting for one full month. This is contribution for food a lone, leave a side other basic needs like Soap, Tooth paste and brushes, basic medication, telephone calls and other communication, Ladies pads etc.  (this should be contributed from other well wishers).

We have tried to source for Children food from the local community and churches and have so far managed but still will need an amount of $2000 which could help in extreme cases like children who have health problems. This is an approximate for one month.

We are also doing advocacy to persuade the government to move quickly and reconcile especially parents with children left behind. So Far we have managed to convince them to reconcile about 16 parents who are in the process of being transported back in the course of one week. We are seeing a situation where about 60 people who have extreme cases to be considered for reconciliation back with their families in Nairobi in one month period.

The rest, 175 people, will be left in the camp for as long as they will be resettled by the United Nations High commission for Refugees (UNHCR).

Accoring to UNHCR, It will take more than 3 months to have any structures that can support extra refugees at the Camp. They are already overloaded and cannot do anything for refugees whom they did not plan for, as they were forcefully brought here by the Kenya government without their prior planning. There is a stand off between the government and UNHCR at the moment. Remember it was not only my church members who were forcefully moved to camps (Over 50,000 Urban refugees were moved suddenly. Many of them of Somalia origin, South Sudan and Ethiopia. My Church members are Congolese, Rwandans and Burundians.

Meanwhile, the UNHCR is working to resettle one person (family) after another in developing countries including USA. This has been an ongoing exercise for those in and outside the Camp. So far, one person has been sent to settle in USA from my Church refugees at the camp since they were taken there.

God has done much through you to sustain his children in this condition. We are sure this situation will not continue beyond this year.

Please receive our thanks once again in Jesus name.

Pastor John M Nathan.

Email from June 23, 2014

I have taken pics of a few extreme cases we are requesting the government to consider. Two cases were so serious that I had to travel with them and pleaded on the way for their cases. Charles Ntebutse has an acute heart condition and would easily have died at the camp. We brought him back with his wife Jemima and they are now reconciled with their small kids. Another Sister, Dianna would not let me leave. Eric, her husband strongly believed that we could go through security checks even without proper traveling papers from the Camp. We believed God and with prayers, we argued strongly with Security officers ( more than 20 road blocks ) who finally let us go. Thanks to your donation for their transportation on the way back.

The few cases of sisters herein need such urgent attention.

Generally the brethren here can’t thank you enough. Those who may be resettled in Pennsylvania in future, will make a point of visiting you and give you their testimony.

May God bless you your great sacrifice for us here.

Pastor John

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Kenya Communications – Support that changes lives!

Friday, March 28th, 2014

Over the past several years, Word In Deed has been financial supporting a small church ministry in Kitale, Kenya.  Over the years, Pastor Alfred has been a faithful steward with the funds he receives from our ministry – which is supported by donations made to WID.  This ‘pay is forward’ effect allows us, WID, to reach out to remote ministries and church leaders like Pastor Alfred and give him the resources to feed the orphaned children in his community (like during Christmas 2013); purchase cows and chickens to farm and use the food to eat and sell for income, working toward self-sustainment.
Below for your perusal is several (unedited) email exchanges from Pastor Alfred. His humble, servant heart is grateful and prayerful. As a ministry, WID is also thankful that God has provided the resources for us to help support his church.  If you would like to support Pastor Alfred, please let us know. We would be joyful in having more people joining the team in Kenya!
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April 2015
Dear brother in the lord , greetings in the mighty name of our lord Jesus Christ, i hope and believe that you are doing well in all areas of your life, your family  and work.Actually we are really blessed to hear from you  and your encouraging email  about your  ministry updates 2015.This is so encouraging and equipping brother to let you know that your ministry there  has really impacted  us great and many have been transformed from their normal way of lives  to lead a good life in christ.Our church is really praying  for you and your plan of 2015 for Gods support and provision and also praying for your health that the lord  heals you in his mercies and grace so that you can reach out to the lost.Am so encouraged to hear about  your plan to visit Mali and Uganda this year , therefore our church will lead you in prayers of fasting for God to grant you wisdom and strength to fulfill all this for him and hope  that his hand will also extend to Kenya  after Uganda.Brother we  really  appreciate and thank you and the ministry of word in deed for the great and wonderful help you have offered our church for the past 6 years , your support has really transformed the lives many especially  the  orphaned children , church members , my family  and the community as a whole and therefore we pray for a blessing into your life , ministry and other members of your board  for their generosity in helping our people in slum areas with their basic need  in life  , thank you so much  and may the lord bless you abundantly and grant you power and strength to inherit his kingdom for your kind  and lovely heart.  Its true brother , we ought to be strong always  in our faith to resist temptation from Satan  because this are the last days and the devil is fighting so hard to get his followers  , therefore i thank you for your encouragement  and prayers , although as servants of God we normally under go several challenges in ministry work  here in kenya, but God is always protecting and uplifting us strong   in most areas of difficulties.Brother i was surprised to  hear  that some of us are not trust worthy with what you normally  send them for ministry work in their  regions , therefore we are praying for lord jesus christ to lead you  and your ministry to the right believers  who can be good stewardship with what you will give them to use in serving God.May be to let you know few things in our ministry  concerning the project you initiated for us in previous years , poultry and dairy projects,Poultry project is really doing very well and we usually sell eggs to get our income to help our children project  and others.Last year  December we sold 100 chicks and collected 50 thousand  ksh.We used fifty thousand shillings from the chicken project to purchase one cow to improve our dairy to add on the four we had on place. For  now we have 40 chicks remaining,  20 for eggs and twenty for hatching the young ones and the project is moving on well.Also  for now we have got 5 milking cows , we are milking one and four are pregnant , when thus four gives birth, then we shall have more milk to sell  for more income to help our people with their basic needs as God will lead us.Today in the morning i decided to take some photos of our dairy and poultry projects so that i can update you on what is happening here through the funds you send us  some time back.Attaches are the photos of our cows and chicken , therefore we love to inform you that in Kenya particularly our area is very dry now and our cows are lacking  grass ,therefore when you see them on  photos  for now they look a bite emaciated , please keep us in prayers for rain to come because April is our raining month for people to practice agriculture and dairy keeping .please my dear  brother our church has two  prayer request today through your ministry for Gods support and provisions , our cows needs Hay grass  to feed on and for now we have no funds to purchase,  Another prayer request is that  ,our church  is planning to apply for power next month  to assist our children at the center , church,my house and also to help our chicken to lay eggs during night time, so please brothers ans sisters  kindly engage us  in your prayers  for the lord to raise his hands over our needs.Thank you my dear brother for this updates and prayers  we are in prayers for you and your ministry in the states.We really love you brother and value what is in your heart for others, keep strong and a shame the devil .Nice time and good moment in your life .Joan and my children greets so much and wish well and  Gods healing of your physical body.Be blessed brother , pastor alfred
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March 26, 2014
Dear Brother Steve,
I believe and trust in the lord that you are doing well in all areas of your work and life. How are you doing brother? You are are always in our hearts and prayers always .We really appreciate you and your ministry for great prayers over our work in Kenya.We are doing well here at Kitale Kenya, the ministry, and all the projects you supported in the previous are really doing  well supporting the community, therefore i would love to take this opportunity to thank  the entire board and staff of word and deed ministry for the great supported they have offered to our ministry in the previous years of supporting the cow project and poultry project which has been giving us income  for self sustainable in our lives. Also I thank brother Demoss and his wife Sharon for their  kind heart of helping the poor to have hope and trust in the lord through their kind donations. We really appreciate so much and grateful for your gift you send in December last 2013 in our ministry -worthy 1000 us dollars 82,000 ks.
The money was used us the following-
20,000 was used to feed the orphaned children during Christmas day so that they could also celebrate like others in the world
20,000 was used to help pay my children school fees in their primary level
20, 000 was used to lease a two acre plot where currently crazing our two cows
10,000 was used to treat and buy animal feeds for the two cows
10,000 is still in our account  seeking more funds to be added so that we can start brick project in future.
Brothers and sisters of word and deed ministry, this is how your last fund was used and we really appreciate you for your kind and great help to the poor in Kenya. I hope the lord is leading and preparing your great trip in Africa by the end of may and we are really praying for you brother and your trip for Gods support and provisions.
Thank you so much and may the lord bless you always
pastor Alfred juma
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Nov. 28, 2013
Greetings brother Demoss,
Hope you are doing well in the lord.Here in kenya , we are doing well and serving the lord in our lives always.You are really in our prayers and hearts brother and we have been always seeking God for you and your work in the states for protection and supply .We are really blessed by God through your prayers  and help and therefore the church in kenya is seeking the lord to lead you in Kenya 20124 for great gospel work with us and we hope the lord will equip and impact you strong to reach and preach in kenya.Our projects are doing doing fine , especially the cow, it really provided milk to us  throughout the year and its now again pregnant, this are really blessings from God  and therefore we really pray for you, your wife and team for this great help to us in kenya the previous year  .My wife and children are doing well and always pray for you in the states for Gods support and provisions.As we are approaching Christmas again , held us in  prayers for the seek of our orphaned children needs so that they can also celebrate like any other children in the world by getting a slice of bread and cup of tea , this will make happy and glory the name of our lord jesus christ in their lives
Thank you so much and hope to hear from you again.
pastor alfred juma
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May 7, 2012
Dear my brother in the lord,
Hope you are  doing well in the lord.
Actually we are doing well in the lord with my family, church, children ,poultry and cow project. I still say thank for your great help to us in kenya with your board members and your family. Am soon going to send you   a report  on how we spend the funds you sent us last year.
My brother , i lost my 9 years son last month, thats why i delayed most in writing you. The boy has been admitted in hospital for two months then at long last he died,  and therefore  brother, pray for me and family for Gods support and provisions. I really spent much time and finances to save his life, but the lord loved him more  and therefore took him from us.
In brief, the two projects are really doing well and giving us income to sustain our orphaned children and others from hunger and disease .
God bless you so much and your great work you are doing because us here in Kenya. Hope to meet you in Kenya for great work of God with us.
God bless you and your family.
pastor alfred

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