July Praise and Prayer Requests

Please join us in praying for the work in Eburru and in praising God for the mighty ways in which He answers our prayers!

Praises:

• Lots of rain should lead to a good harvest - 2 acres are ready for new cabbage seedlings to be planted
• Purchase of 2 pregnant female goats and 1 male goat and for the nutrient rich milk this will provide to the children
• The new classroom and dining hall foundations are completed
• Eva, a third teacher, has been hired and the school is operating at capacity
• Recent increase in numbers of patients served at the medical clinic
• Over $26,000 has been raised by DHI in the first seven months of 2010

Prayer Requests:

• Katie & Kari as they spend time in Eburru July 25 - August 9
• Brandon as he spends time in Eburru July 31 - August 28
• For preparations that are underway for a winter DHI trip to Kenya and for Phil & Cindy, the trip leaders
• For the Camp Brethren leadership team in Eburru  as they coordinate all the activities, programs and new growth in Eburru
• For the DHI leadership team to have wisdom in how to direct funds and best support the work in Eburru

April Praise and Prayer Requests

Praises

Pastor Steve Njenga, Mary, his wife and nurse, and 2 sons have arrived safely from Eburru to share their dreams and plans for Camp Brethren and DHI. They will be here until 4/29 visiting Va., D.C. Md. and N.C.

Requests

That God will be glorified through our efforts with all the events, fundraisers , vacation time for Pastor Steve’s visit and family
That Pastor Steve and Mary will be encouraged in their ministry and strengthened in their faith due to the visit
That God’s will for DHI (fundraising, direction and growth) is accomplished and clearly visible to DHI leadership during this trip
For safe travel to all the events and churches
For all the leaders back in Eburru that will be keeping up all the ongoing activities and programs, feedings over- seeing schools, church services and the clinic
For future mission teams that will serve in Eburru in the Summer and Fall of 2010

March Praise and Prayer Requests

Thank you so much for lifting Davids Hope up to the Lord in prayer!  Here are the current praises and prayer requests for March.

Praises

A young couple from N.C. felt called to move to Eburru, Kenya on March 6^th to serve there after spending 2 months there each year since 2006. They will be married by Pastor Steve there. Gitti and Curt are learning Kikura the local language, will farm on the 1.5 acres they have bought with Francis a native there, and will build a small hut to live in. Their church in N.C. and 12 sponsors will fund them. They will help Pastor Steve with Camp Bretheren Ministries, farm, and be our western eyes and ears for the work funded by D.H.I.

Help on filing our first tax return for D.H.I. from Jeremiah

Pastor Steve Njenga, Mary, his wife and nurse, and 2 sons will be coming to share there dreams and plans for Camp Bretheren and DHI from April 6^th-29th. They’ll visit D.C., Va., N.C., and hopefully Md.. churches, fundraiser events, George Washington Hospital local school etc..

Requests

That God will be glorified through our efforts with all the planning for Pastor Steve’s visit, setting up events and churches for them to share with

That Pastor Steve and Mary will be encouraged in their ministry and strengthened in their faith due to the visit

That God’s will for DHI (fundraising, direction and growth) is accomplished and clearly visible to DHI leadership during this trip

That volunteer ands details will come together in a low-stress way that glorifies God during preparation

February Praise and Prayer Requests

To all our supporters of David’s Hope, we want to say thank you for your support and prayers.  January was an exciting month as our first team went to Eburru under the newly formed foundation of David’s Hope.

Praise
Over $30,000 dollars has been raised in less than 1 year
For the ministry of Pastor Steve, Mary and Jonathan (Steve’s brother)
For tax exempt status going through before the end of 2009.
Building and opening of the new Camp Brethren school (2 classrooms built!)
Two new water tanks have been purchased and are in place ready to be set up
An abundance of new students (70)
Two acres of land by the creek in Riff Valley to educate people on farming, provide food for ministry, and to sell food to promote sustainability

Team Praises
Safe return of the team from the January team trip, sponsored by David’s Hope.
Wonderful VBS program talking about Jesus’ characteristics and hygiene lessons that incorporated the message of Christ
Business seminars created much interest in pursuing future endeavors with the Keyans. Kenneth and Eliud (both locals) gave great examples and were a big help to the business team.
Medical supplies- $1500.00 of supplies were purchased in country for the clinic in Eburru
Two large community feedings to celebrate the new year and the new school! These also provided and opportunity to share about Christ.

Requests
New teacher needs to be sponsored for all the new students
Irrigation system for the new land to be productive
Direction for the leaders of Camp Brethren and DHI as they set the vision for the year.
Prayers and donations to fund the future work
Smooth logistics and safe travel for Steve, Mary and their boys to Us Mar./April2010

Praises and Prayer Requests for December 2009

Thank you for being committed to praying for God’s work in Kenya through David’s Hope International. Here are some specific prayer points that you can lift up to the Lord on behalf of DHI.
We are sending our first mission team to Eburru in a few weeks.  Below are some specific prayer requests from the team:

• Preparation- spiritually, physically, emotionally
• Health and Safety for the team before, during and after the trip
• Wisdom- for John and Becca as they plan last minute details and any in-country decision making, for the team members as they pack and prepare for their activities, for Pastor Steve and his wife Mary (who we’ll be working with)
• Spirit of flexibility and team unity; Sense of surrender- understand that our expectations and plans may differ from what God has for us
• To really depend on God for the strength to do all that he has called us to do related to this trip
  opportunities before, during and after the trip to share about God with our friends, family, and the people of Kenya

General Requests

• God’s wisdom as to His priorities for Eburru
  Food, health, clothing, water, spiritual growth and education for the children of Eburru and Kenya as a whole country
• Successful ways to fund the projects-letters, fundraisers, donations etc.
• Needs in Eburru be seen and dealt with on a timely basis, for people to communicate when they are in need before it’s too late
• Future sustainable resources so the people can live independent of outside help
  For money to continually and successfully be transferred to Eburru
• Mary and Pastor Steve to get vistas so they can come to the US for both sharing their work, vision and to get some rest
  Wisdom about Morgan house and its future uses

Praises

• Over $24,000 that has been raised
• For the ministry of Pastor Steve, Mary and Jonathan his brother and others
• For all the willing workers and volunteers in the U.S. and Eburru
• For our web site that shares the dream and heartaches-check out the videos by pressing on vimeo section on the present video

David’s Hope Prayer List-November 17 th 2009

David’s Hope Prayer List-November 17 th 2009

Thank you for being committed to praying for God’s work in Kenya through David’s Hope International. Here are some specific prayer points that you can lift up to the Lord on behalf of DHI.

God’s wisdom as to His priorities for Eburru
Food, health, clothing, water, spiritual growth and education for the children of Eburru and Kenya as a whole country
Successful ways to fund the projects-letters, fundraisers, donations etc.
Needs in Eburru be seen and dealt with on a timely basis, for people to communicate when they are in need before it’s too late
Future sustainable resources so the people can live independent of outside help
For money to continually and successfully be transferred to Eburru
Mary and Pastor Steve to get vistas Dec. 8th interview goes well. and they can come to the US for both sharing their work, vision and to get some rest
Wisdom about Morgan house and its future uses

Praises

• Over $24,000 that has been raised
• For the ministry of Pastor Steve, Mary and Jonathan his brother and o
• For all the willing workers and volunteers in the U.S. and Eburru
• For our web site that shares the dream and heartaches-check out the videos by pressing on vimeo section on the present video

FROM PASTOR STEVE IN EBURRU

1       Rains have come to our country and Eburru. Although it will take time before any harvest is realized, we thank God that green has started to show up once again after a long time of drought.

2.       We have been able to complete the building of the 2 classroom and they are remaining to be furnished with desks and chairs  so they can await to be commissioned for use.

3.       Kids in the camp Brethren mission school has been improving in their lessons, health and behavior change. The feeding program has been a key blessing to them.

4.       Feeding centre remodeling is ongoing and 2 (10,000 liters) water tanks have been ordered for the centre. They will be arriving soon.

Prayer requests

1.       Continuing construction for the feeding and community center.

David’s Hope Prayer List-November 2009

Thank you for being committed to praying for God’s work in Kenya through David’s Hope International. Here are some specific prayer points that you can lift up to the Lord on behalf of DHI:

• God’s wisdom as to His priorities for Eburru
• Food, health, clothing, water, spiritual growth and education for the children of Eburru and Kenya as a whole country
• Rain in Eburru. They have had a drought for many years. • Successful ways to fund the projects-letters, fundraisers, donations etc.
• Needs in Eburru be seen and dealt with on a timely basis, for people to communicate when they are in need before it’s too late
• Future sustainable resources so the people can live independent of outside help
• For money to continually and successfully be transferred to Eburru
• Mary and Pastor Steve to get vistas and come to the US for both sharing their work, vision and to get some rest
• Wisdom about Morgan house and its future uses
• Contact with outside organizations that may be able to help DHI
• For success in the next growing season, (there are 3 each year)

Praises

• Over $24,000 that has been raised
• For the ministry of Pastor Steve, Mary and Jonathan his brother and others
• For all the willing workers and volunteers in the U.S. and Eburru
• For our web site that shares the dream and heartaches-check out the videos by pressing on vimeo section on the present video
• Praise for the Phase One construction as it continues, for the classrooms/feeding center and water tank to be finished.
• For the new team that is going in Dec. /Jan. to Eburru-God’s wisdom as they plan out the details, raise money for supplies, unify as a team and strategize, for several members that will be new to Eburru, for personal support

God is Moving! Will You Pray With Us?

God is doing amazing things in and through DHI.  The most incredible thing to realize is that when God sent our small team to Kenya in January 2009 he knew famine was in the future of the small town of Eburru.  And he put it on our hearts to address these needs before the rains didnt fall. 

The only way we will ever see the end of extreme poverty is through prayer.  It will take an act of God to change the situations our friends are facing in Eburru.  Please review the following list of prayer points and join us in prayer for Eburru.

David’s Hope Prayer List-October 2009
Thank you for being committed to praying for God’s work in Kenya through David’s Hope International. Here are some specific prayer points that you can lift up to the Lord on behalf of DHI.
o God’s wisdom as to His priorities for Eburru
o Food, health, clothing, water, spiritual growth and education for the children of Eburru and Kenya as a whole country
o Rain in Eburru-Pastor Steve says “it is worsening each day” o Successful ways to fund the projects-letters, fundraisers, donations etc.
o Needs in Eburru be seen and dealt with on a timely basis, for people to communicate when they are in need before it’s too late
o Future sustainable resources so the people can live independent of outside help
o For money to continually and successfully be transferred to Eburru
o Mary and Pastor Steve to get vistas and come to the US for both sharing their work, vision and to get some rest
o Wisdom about Morgan house and its future uses
Praises
o For over $20,000 that has been raised
o For the ministry of Pastor Steve, Mary and Jonathan his brother and others
o For all the willing workers in the U.S. and Eburru
o For our web site that shares the dream and heartache
o Praise for the world evangelism prayer meetings the last week in September- where the needy and elderly Eburru village population were met by women, youth and elders from the church
o Praise for the Phase One construction of the classrooms/feeding center Pastor Steve says “they look beautiful, but are not done yet” even though there “has been much progress”. “The water tank will be put up when the classroom is done and more funds come in”.
o Praise as money has gone to the first installment of 1 acre of land close to a dam. “This land will be used to grow food for the children”.
o For the new team that is going in Dec./Jan. to Eburru-God’s wisdom as they plan out the details