NEW BIBLE STUDIES=BIBLES NEEDED
Greetings Brethren,
Hope this update finds you
safe and abiding in Christ during these trials which the winds of change have
brought in through the Corona Virus. Sis. Terry and I are doing
fine, the Florida Plant is surviving and ready to resume our outreach and
evangelism efforts again. Additionally, our Kenya and Uganda
brethren have also been affected by the world wide Corona Virus scare.
The one thing we know about Kenyans and Ugandans is that they are survivors.
They work hard, they love the Lord and they know how to live life with
little to no resources. The government placed restrictions have brought
hardships and in some cases suffering but they are surviving. Thankfully
there have not been any cases on Mt. Elgon or the Kerio Valley. I
believe that their constant battle with malaria and taking malaria medicines on
a regular basis has help stem the tide of the virus. With the
Churches under Government mandate not to meet, the Pastors have worked hard at
keeping God's people focused on the Lord. They have been meeting
in small groups in Church members homes, as many as ten small services each
Sunday. The Landmark Baptist churches of Kenya and Uganda are mostly
women but this trial has given the Pastors the opportunity to preach to entire
families and many of the Husbands have been saved since the services have been
brought to their homes. All things do work together for good for those
that love the Lord.
The above Picture is of the
Bible study at the village of Makhonge which is located at the base of Mt.
Elgon. We have purchased a tent (below) for them through our
ministry partners at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Enterprise,
Texas which will be delivered as soon as travel restrictions open up.
Thank you Pastor Brian Sellers for leading this effort. We have
also recently purchased three more tents for the outreaches at Chebosi, the
Church at Chelikei and a Church in Uganda at Karamoja.
There are currently five
other new outreach preaching points that have been started this
year. As a result of these new outreach efforts hundreds have been
saved and are awaiting baptism. We have received a very
specific request for (240) hardback Swahili Bibles to help these new converts
grow in their faith in Christ. I have been reluctant in sharing our
needs with our ministry partners for a couple of reasons. #1.
Our ministry presence in Kenya and Uganda is so extensive that we can
hardly keep up with the growth and constant needs that come as a result of that
growth. It often becomes overwhelming at times but we know God
always provides for His work done His way. #2. During this time
of economic downturn we fully realize that God's people are going to experience
financial difficulties which directly affect God's Churches which in turn
affects Missions. However we are also reminded in 2 Corinthians
chapter 8 of the Churches of Macedonia which were blessed to give during times
of great trials and deep poverty.
2Co 8:1 Moreover,
brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of
Macedonia;
2Co 8:2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
2Co 8:3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves.
2Co 8:2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
2Co 8:3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves.
The Great Commission has not
changed and so we will continue to let our needs be known. If you or
your Church feels led to give towards this need, the Swahili Bibles
currently run around $10.00 each. We have also received great news
that the Audio Bibles we use have come down in price from $40.00 each to $22.00
each. The audio Bibles are distributed to the indigenous
people of the differing tribes in Kenya and Uganda are a very valuable part of
the ministries there. People that cannot read or write can hear the Word of God
in a language that they understand and are transformed thereby. People are
being saved and scripturally educated through these devices. The audio Bibles
aide our national pastors immensely in the great work that God is doing among
these people.
These durable Bibles are
solar powered for remote interior regions without electricity. They are
water proof and they now contain the Word of God in the Pokot, Lou and
Karimajong tribal language.
Can you imagine hearing the
Word of God in your own language for the first time?? We have seen the
reaction first hand and the power of the spoken word as faces light up when God
speaks to them through this amazing tool. All they have to do is
place the solar panel towards the sun and then the Word of God points them to
the SON, (Of God). One Bible is often used to form a Bible Study in which as
many as ten villagers gather at their neighbors house to listen to God's word
at the same time.
2 Tim.
2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not
to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
We ask you to prayerfully consider the need for audio Bibles along with the (240) hardback Bibles.
We ask you to prayerfully consider the need for audio Bibles along with the (240) hardback Bibles.
2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among
many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to
teach others also.
Jesus said
if you love me, keep my commandments. How will they keep His commandments
if they do not have the word of God?
Thy word have I
hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
While our goal is 100 Audio Bibles and 240 Hardback Bibles,
one, two or ten will be a great blessing to these new and young
converts. Please continue to pray for us and if God so leads you to
give to this worthy cause, designate: Bibles to First Baptist Church of East
Bay at the address below. Sis. Terry and I are praying for you and we thank you
for traveling this journey of faith with us. Tuko Pamoja Ndanye Christo=
We are together in Christ.
In His Service,
Chuck & Terry Fernandez
Bro. Chuck &
Sis. Terry Fernandez
Kenya/Uganda/Florida Plant
Kenya/Uganda/Florida Plant
