Sunday, August 10, 2008

Be A Part of the Ministry in Nairobi!

Thanks so much for all who were able to attend our BBQ in June. We had a wonderful time to share about the ministry and we had a great time getting to know those that were there.

There are SO MANY opportunities for you to become a part of the ministry in Kenya through Disciple Support Ministries. Here are the current needs:

Ministry needs:

Urgent need for missionaries:
Short-Term (10-12 days)
Feb-July 2009
Seminar and Bible Teaching Teams
Administrative Assistance
2-4 people per team

Mid-Length (14 wk commitment)
Bible Teachers
Administrative Assistance

Long and Full Term missionaries

Monthly Support for the Ferguson Family - ~$3500/month
(Includes: room and board, insurance, travel expenses, car and fuel costs, and taxes)

Ministry Financial needs:
Student Semester Supplies - $3000
Microphone system and small generator - $2300
Stationary supplies, handouts, copies - $2000
Student Meals - $1300/month
Latrine construction for one of the schools - $1200
Cooking Shed repairs - $500
Facility fees - $400
50 new Bibles - $9 each

Prayer! Prayer! Prayer!

Before leaving for furlough in December, the missionaries at DSM were ministering to 135 pastors and ministry leaders. Upon arrival in April, the attendance had jumped to 165. The May-July semester saw over 200 disciples! The demand for bible teaching has grown so much, that the ministry has had to add two additional days of teaching per week! But perhaps the most amazing part of this blessing is the fact that the five new teachers that DSM is using are former students! Please pray for these new disciple makers: Pastor Daniel Matheka, Pastor Felix Atila, Pastor Simon Mise, Pastor Edward Owino and Pastor David Ochieng (left to right above). Please prayerfully consider joining us in Nairobi as we minister along side these amazing men of God!

We would love to share with you or your church how you can be a part of this amazing ministry to the pastors of the least in Kenya! If you are interested in finding out more about Disciple Support Ministries, our heart for Kenya, and how you can partner with the ministry, please consider meeting with us. We would also love to share at your church, bible study, or small group!

Mungu Bariki, (God Bless)
Jonathan

3 comments:

JACK RATANA said...

You got it sister!!!!

Katie Burke (Ambassador) said...

Wow! That's amazing to see the growth. Can't wait for a postcard from Kenya...or wherever. ;-)

JACK RATANA said...

I want to go to Africa, everyone pray!