This week OSM partnered to send 5 tons of food to 3 different areas of Northern Kenya being ravaged by severe famine. The food we sent was just a small part of the massive response that a great number of other ministries and NGOs are participating in.
Patrick, Julius, and Brian started their "tutoring sessions" as preparation for entry into Hope Academy this week. (They looked so smart in their uniforms!)
OSM/Ebenezer Farms has been able to partner with another ministry to improve their chicken farm project in Rongai. We've seen significant improvement in just 2 short weeks. Since August 1st, we've increased their production and sales which has brought more excitement back into the Hope Chicks Project.
Miss Grace Kriegel completed her service to this ministry, several street boys, and our family this past week. She returned home with stories of the numerous ways God used her to bless others. And she is missed.
Prayer Requests:
1. Please continue to lift up the millions suffering still in Northern Kenya (and other connected regions) due to severe famine and drought. The pictures and stories of people passing away while walking to get help are heart-breaking. Pray that God opens up the sky for rain and opens up hearts to do something.
2. David Kangethe, Dennis Njenga, and Johnny Garavu are 3 of our sons who still struggle with street life. These 3 have returned again (months ago) to the only "safe" place they know: the street. Their addictions lord over them and they have little to fight it. The Holy Spirit is strong and can call them out and redeem them. Pray that God sends the Holy Spirit to do just that. Pray that He connects us with other ministries and/or counselors who are trained with the proper techniques and skills to help boys like these.
3. Pray for Berith Bible College. With the first graduating class now here, we need to be focused on 2 areas: growth in new students to attend and then a more stable location. The landlord has made it clear that he wishes to sell the plot we currently lease (which is in a perfect location). The asking price is so outlandish that none of us feel its fair or wise. Therefore, we ask that God would reveal where He wants the school permanently and then provide the process to help us solidify that.
4. Pray for our partnership with Hope Chicks. Thomas, Noah, and I are currently helping another ministry partner in improving their ministry-business in the Rongai area. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to bless others with work, but also to fund countless other ministry interest they have on-going. This is also a great opportunity for Ebenezer Farms (aka: Thomas & Noah) to grow, bless others with their knowledge, and network with other ministries.
5. Pray that God would clarify His long-term plan for OSM and our family. We want to be completely obedient as God uses our family and this ministry. Their are many questions and considerations we have right now. This is an exciting time for us, yet also one we don't want to treat lightly.
Thanks for your prayers for this ministry. We wanted to elaborate a bit more on the prayer requests so you would have more information as you pray. You are one of our strongest pillars. And you are loved!
Only servants,
~Chris, Lindy, & Ezra
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