Christmas on Mt. Elgon, Rise Up & Build And Down In the Back

   BOLTING & DRILLING                                                             
                     
         Sunflower Girl....

Christmas came in January for our Pastors on Mt. Elgon. It was not by design but between the weather (rain ) and other delays we experienced over the last two weeks we simply were not able to get to Mt. Elgon to deliver the food baskets and clothes given by Cleveland MBC until this week. The Pastors, their wives and children were so grateful for gifts.                       Pastor David's Family 

Pastor Alex C.

                                                Pastor Benard

Pastor David's Wife

Christmas is one of the times each year we can give gifts to our people without destroying their dignity which is something that we are very sensitive to. While we partner with them in many ministry related projects to encourage them in the work they are doing for the Lord, we believe it is important for them to take care of their personal family related needs. Both the Maasai’s on Mt. Elgon and the Pokot’s in the Kerio Valley are two of the lower tribes in regard to their social economic status. With that said, we know God is able to provide and sustain them without us.

In addition to our visits to Mt. Elgon, we were able to install trusses this week on another new sanctuary.      

                                                   Ladder

We have nearly perfected this method of building and it is not only much easier but just as important it is very cost effective. As with each new sanctuary construction, the village community is very interested and the new sanctuary will draw many new visitors whom we pray will receive Christ and unite with the Church family. We have really pushed to get this sanctuary started because with us leaving for furlough and deputation next month we wanted to leave the Church with something they can work on without us. It is our prayer that while we are gone, they will raise the necessary funds to at least put up the wooden runners and tin for roofing.

It is our honor and privilege to partner with our churches in many ways but even through construction we want the Church family to have a substantial investment in terms of both labor as well as financial.         Work Crew 

Unfortunately, due to the rugged roads of Mt. Elgon and lifting trusses, I injured my back and we were unable to travel for Sunday services this weekend. We sure missed worshiping with our people, which is always the highlight of our week, however I really need to let my back heal as I have to teach for three days this coming week at our first Pastor’s seminar here in Eldoret. Please pray for healing and pain relief and also for the fourteen Pastors who will be traveling this week for the seminar.

This seminar is specifically designed for Pastors only as God has really given me so much to teach them this coming week.

In closing, listed below are the names and coordinates of eleven of the twelve Churches we have planted over the last four years.

LBC Chemta meets in a forest near the Ugandan Border and I was unable to get the coordinates.

One of our supporting Pastors recently asked me for them to share with his people.  

In some cases it may look like there is nothing there, keep in mind that Google earth images go back as far as 2003 and also that some of the Churches are new and are meeting in temporary tents.

If nothing else, it will give you the perspective of the amount of area our ministry covers and remind you to pray for us.

Thank you for your prayerful and financial support.

God Bless,

Bro. Chuck & Sis. Terry Fernandez
Kenya

LBC Wichlum, Lake Victoria 0’14’23.45 S -34’12’44.93 E.
LBC Got, Lake Victoria 0'10'26.10" S 34'14'43.02" E.
LBC Cheposabei, Kerio Valley 1'30'58.78" N 34'59'44.45"E
LBC Kipsigon, Mt. Elgon 0'49'12.33" N 34'34'10.00" E
LBC Cheptabrubru, Mt. Elgon 0'49'15.19" N 34'33'38.16" E
LBC Cheptandan, Mt. Elgon 0'50'21.56" N 34'34'18.25" E
LBC Chepkurukuru, Mt. Elgon 0'49'30.30" N 34'32'01.74 E
LBC Chemta, Mt. Elgon ?????????????????
LBC Namarambi, Near Mt. Elgon 0'43'58.30"N 34'45'55.93" E
LBC Mayanja, Near Mt. Elgon 0'40'38.46" N 34'31'21.71 E
LBC Soysambu, Near River Nzoia 0'46'05.37" N 35'01'02.01" E
LBC Mawe Tatu/Nzoia, Near River Nzoia 0'44'15.13" N 35'03'49.48 E