Missionaries Fernandez

This week we have had internet, electricity and plenty of water with the new tower and tank. It is amazing what we take for granted until you take those things away for then you surely notice it.
On Friday we traveled with a team of seven to a village called Naduat to do

evangelism. This village is commonly referred to as “Gold” due to fact that is a mining village. It located a couple hundred kilometers from the Sudan border and is somewhat of a wild or rough village made up of many different types of people who have all assembled there with hopes of making a living or finding that one giant nugget of gold that will bring fortune. We were met by the chief who gave us a warm welcome and said that he believed that the gospel is needed and would make a difference in the lives of the people there. We divided up into several teams and started to move hut to hut sharing God’s Word.
Without exception every visit we made was with people that were working at crushing the rocks that had come out of the mine and or panning through the crushed rock for the gold. So being mindful of
their work we asked them for 15 minutes to share Gods Word and pray for them. Most welcomed the break from their hard labor but others continued to crush while we were teaching, preaching and praying. During the course of our visiting we took a break to visit the site of the mines. Large groups of people were assembled around what where holes in the ground approximately 6 feet across and some over 100 feet deep. We knew what holes were active because there was a couple of pair of flip flops and a rope going down into the hole. Leaning over
the edge we could barely see one or two people down in the bottom of the hole with a flashlight tied to their head digging and chipping away with a hammer and pick.

Not only is it extremely hard work but it is extremely dangerous work as many have died when the walls give way. With that as the backdrop we shared the love of Christ with groups of 10 and had many receive Christ as Lord and Savior.


I have attached a picture of what I have referred to as the “golden girl”. Over the last 10 months I have seen and visited hundreds and possibly thousands of children but for some reason this little golden girl stole my heart. She was standing next to a USA can covered with gold rock dust and holding onto a pole while her parents received Christ. My hearts prayer is that she will be raised in a Christian home and one day comes to know our Lord and Savior. After hours of visiting we assembled under a tree to have a Bible Study with the new converts as well as those who have been adding Church under that tree for a while. I preached a simple message from 1 Peter 2:21

“Following the Footprints of Jesus”.

At the end of the service a dozen more came forward to receive the Lord. By day’s end there were over 50 who made professions of faith in Christ. To God be the Glory!

On Saturday we traveled with Bro. Eddie to watch and learn how land is purchased here in Turkana for a Church. We hauled all the necessities in order to have hot tea, cookies and bananas with the Chief, the village elders, the Mommas, Children and Land owner. It was a successful meeting without any disputes or problems that resulted in the sale of a plot of land 200 X 250’ to the Landmark Baptist Church of Negolipus.

After snacks and fellowship we measured the land and consummated the deal on the hood of Bro. Eddie’s truck by the signing of the appropriate parties. While the signing took place I separated from the group to pray that God will bless every prayer, every lesson, every song, every sermon and every person that walks through the doors of the Church which will be constructed in December by a team that will be traveling from the USA. I wish

you could have been there to see that desert plot of nothing that will become a place of honor, praise, worship and eternal significance.

While the plot was purchased in the Turkana desert I also received word that Pastor Peter was able to purchase the plot on Mt. Elgon for that new Church work as well thanks to Dean Springs MBC. What a great day for God’s honor and glory!
Today, Terry and I traveled back to “Gold” to teach and worship with the people in that new work.

The wind was blowing fiercely and we were sandblasted under the tree we met under but in the end the Lord Jesus was lifted up that he might draw all men unto himself. We closed the service by praying for six sick ladies and one came forward to receive Christ. We thank the Lord for His goodness, His grace and His love for us as we serve him in what is one of the highest honors there is. Charles Spurgeon once said,
“If God has called you to be a missionary, don’t stoop to be a king”.
What a privilege to be called to preach His Word.

Chuck & Terry Fernandez

Kenya, East Africa