August 2010 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:

• Over $32,000 has been raised through DHI in the first seven months of 2010.
• Katie and Kari getting to help in Eburru and share their updates with us
• Solomon (age 4) is now thriving thanks to the feedings. He is able to run & laugh and is at the top of his class thanks to DHI and Nutty Butta peanut butter
• 67% of Kenyans voted peacefully for the new constitution this month
• The Kenyan government Education Officers visited Camp Brethren’s school and were pleased with what they saw.  This is an important step in accrediting the school

Prayers:

• Safety, health and ministry opportunities for Brandon while he spends August in Eburru
• Team member recruiting for the planned January 2011 DHI trip to Eburru and wisdom for the team leaders, Phil & Cindy
• Strength for Steve & Mary and Jonathan Njenja as they and others coordinate the Camp Brethren programs
• Construction of a dining hall which will serve 200 children and 2 dorms which will house 20 boys and 20 girls
• Upcoming DHI fundraisers and volunteers to help organize and run the campaigns

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