Work in Kenya: Jabez Missions

February and March have been busy months for us here in Kenya. Jenny recently initiated the women’s meetings and has spoken at two churches, plus began a weekly meeting at one of the rural primary schools. This study encourages girls and women to pursue a pathway to purpose for their lives.

The Sunday services at Springs of Faith recently saw five people saved. We later purchased 40 Bibles for church members who could not afford one. We were also recently guest speakers at Katiani Redeemed Gospel church. After Don delivered the message, the congregation separated into two groups. Don spoke to the men and boys on “Equal to the Task,” and Jenny spoke to women and girls on purpose.

We recently traveled to the large city of Nakuru. This trip had a two-fold purpose. We will be relocating to this area mid-April and are very excited about working with Church of God pastors in the region. During this time we met Pastor Paul, who is the district pastor, and four of the eight pastors under him. We were warmly welcomed and look forward to these new relationships. We also met Bishop Simon, the Regional Bishop in that area, and preached at his church in Molo. Two were saved, several received the Holy Spirit, and several received healings.

While in Molo, we were able to initiate a new woman’s program that means so much to Jenny. Two women (HIV positive) were given start-up money to begin a small business. Both women have four children to feed and educate. One is a widow whose husband infected her and then passed away. The other is a mother whose husband infected her and then left her for another woman. We will enlarge this program with the assistance of the pastors of our churches. Bishop Simon has a nursery school and feeding program for orphan and destitute children at his church and we want to become a partner with him in that endeavor.

So many of our churches were destroyed during the clashes of early 2008, and have never been rebuilt. This is really heartbreaking and we hope to be of some assistance in this area.

The second purpose for this trip was to find a house to live in after we relocate. We found a great place that is the same rent as the one we have in Machakos. It is located high in the hill region overlooking the city of Nakuru and Lake Nakuru game reserve. It is a very safe place and we thank God for directing us to it. We will make the move around April 21st.

Please know how important each of you are in the continuation of this ministry. There is so much more to tell, and God is just opening so many opportunities and venues.

~Don and Jenny Weaver
Jabez Missions-Kenya