Thirteen New Converts on Mt. Elgon & Wind Generator

Frames For Pews

Even though we spent much time this week having pews and tents fabricated, we were able to return to the roots of our ministry by traveling to the village of Kipsigon, which is located at the top of Mt. Elgon for evangelism.  

This is one of the first places where our work in Kenya started with Terry and I and a few faithful Christians who had a burden to reach those who survived the tribal clashes of 2008 with the gospel.

This opportunity stood in stark contrast to our first evangelism crusade as we were joined by the Pastors and members from all five of the Churches which have been planted on Mt. Elgon since that time.

We were greatly encouraged as each group showed up to continue to preach the gospel in this village.

                         Pastor Peter Preaching The Gospel

Since those initial visits, there has been a steady flow of new residents who have moved to Kipsigon to farm or who have been given land by the government to repopulate Mt. Elgon. Pastors and members came together from the Landmark Baptist Church of Cheptabrubru, Cheptandan, Chemta and Cheptkurkru to join the LBC of Kipsigon for house to house evangelism.          Terry & Church Members 

We are truly experiencing the Bible principle that teaches that 'two are better than one' and that we are to 'exhort and encourage one another'.  

By the grace of God we have seen our vision of five Churches planted in five years on Mt. Elgon come to a reality ahead of schedule and this work continues to strengthen our faith with each visit.  

It is also yet another great reminder of how important it is for this fellowship of Churches of like faith and practice to work together as they do God’s work. 

With all the building that we have been doing over the last six months it was so refreshing to be able to get back to what stirs our hearts and motivates us to do all that we do here in Kenya and abroad; 

That is sharing the love of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ.  

As I say that, we also started another foundation for another new sanctuary this week after barely being able to catch our breath from the last three building projects.

School Children Helping

Oh well, as Jesus said, 'we must be about our Father’s business because we know there is coming a day when no man will be able to work.'

We praise the Lord for the thirteen who made professions of faith in Christ.

                                     New Converts Kipsigon

They now have a New Testament Church in their village where they can go for baptism and teachings to be strengthened and grow.   

God’s word accompanied by God’s Spirit is still sufficient to do God’s work.  

It is our hearts prayer that God alone will be glorified throughout Mt. Elgon as people are saved and surrender their lives to their Lord and Savior.  

Please continue to pray for these young converts as they are planted together with Christ through salvation and baptism.

In closing, we had yet another unique opportunity this week to be a blessing to the LBC of Kipsigon.

We did this by setting up a wind generator, battery and 12 volt lighting system which was donated by Steve Goodwin and HUGE ministries to be used at night so that these young Christians can assemble themselves in the evenings for more teachings.

Wind Generator

Wind Generator Blessing

This is a huge blessing to this Church as they have had the desire for evening prayer and teaching but did not have electricity for lighting.

They now have the capability by harnessing what God has provided in abundance, and if there is ever a place that is great for a wind generator, it is Mt. Elgon.

God continues to provide for His people and we believe  He will continue to provide in a great way if we continue to give Him all the honor, all the praise and all the glory.

Thank you for traveling along this journey of life with us for we are together in Christ.

God bless,

 

Bro. Chuck & Sis. Terry Fernandez
Kenya