Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Chuck & Terry Fernandez +++ Kenya/Uganda/USA Coronavirus Update



 Kenya/Uganda Corona Virus Update
              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.    

 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.  
 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 Pla
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