We have heard several of family members and friends exclaim how proud of us they are and how we are doing such a wonderful thing. In truth, I am thankful for the encouragement. In reality however, we couldn't do it without all you who are partnering with us in Prayer and financial or other means. God has blessed our family with the ability to move (and he has been preparing us for that all our life in the military). Does that mean our contribution in this ministry is more important? Certainly not! The apostle Paul writes about how the body of Christ is like a living body. Each part is equally important. 1 Cor 12:21-23
And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." 22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 23 And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor...
So those of you who don't have the time or the ability to pack up and go to another land to serve the Kingdom of GOD, your support back home is equally honorable and is serving the kingdom in another way which is just as honorable and important. GOD uses us all in HIS way.
So, I say again, Thank you GOD for our partners in ministry. We are all serving HIS Kingdom in just the way, and place where he wants us. For those of you who think GOD is drawing you to the mission field, we can make room for you here if you want to visit and see what Kijabe Hospital is doing.
Also, for our partners, a Praise GOD!!! When we started raising support last fall, GOD blessed us with a wonderful outpouring of encouragement and support. We discussed with most of you what the support would be going to. Specifically, what is cost to live here in Kijabe. We were planning on our apartment costing about 500.00/month. As it turned out, Bethany Kids at Kijabe Hospital (BKKH), who we are seconded to by Engineering Ministries International, has worked very hard to get us a great rate on our apartment and as a result, we went from raising enough support before we left (expected to cover us for about 15-16 months) to about 22 months of support. So, Praise GOD that all your sacrifices have been to the GLORY of GOD and will keep us here most of the time we committed to eMi and the Kijabe Hospital.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
In HIS Hands
Jim, Jullie and the Family
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