Brethren Arrested & Bible Update

Brethren Arrested & Bible Update

 

July 26, 2021 The (Below) Picture is a rare stock photo of the inside of a Kenyan Jail. The reason I have included it in this report is because as of the time of this post, (eight) of the members of the Landmark Baptist Church at Wichlum, Lake Victoria remain in Jail for worshiping the Lord last week. It seems that the Pastor and Members were not aware of the latest round of CV-19 lock downs in certain counties of Kenya, so there were twelve arrested and taken to jail. Schools are open, markets are open but Churches are closed in thirteen counties. We sent two of our Pastors from Mt. Elgon to access the situation and have managed to secure the release of four of the members. The fines are steep so the Landmark Baptist Churches near Mt. Elgon and Lake Victoria are taking love offerings to help pay for their release. We ask those of you reading this report to pray for God's grace to be great upon them during these times of tribulation. Rom.1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

 

 

Bibles Update

 

As you can see from the below pictures, Swahili Bibles are being distributed to new converts in numerous villages in the Mt. Elgon region. We thank God for the Churches and Individuals who have given to this worthy cause. As new villages are reached with the good news of the gospel we are now able to provide the evangelists with God's Word to distribute and grow them in their new faith. The cost of one printed Swahili Bible 1000 Ksh. equates to approximately one weeks wages in Western Kenya. Rom. 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

 

New Villages Reached

 

Several newly reached villages in the Mt. Elgon region where many have come to Christ are the village of Mateka, the village of Kamachi and Makhonge. These are three villages where the new believers have been scripturally baptized and organized into New Testament Churches. Praise the Lord they now have God's Word to teach, preach and grow thereby.

AUDIO BIBLES ARRIVING IN THE KERIO VALLEY
Solar Powered Audio Bibles are slowly trickling into the Kerio Valley Via USPS. It is not the most efficient way of getting them to the Pokot and Karamjung tribes but it is the only method we have available at this time. Usually, I hand carry hundreds on my annual trip to Kenya and Uganda, however due to the CV-19 restrictions we have been relegated to mailing them. Furthermore when we mail them we have to mail them in small quantities as not to draw the attention of customs to avoid heavy duty taxes. As you can see from the below pictures, the boxes are arriving a little beat up but slowly & surely.

 Heb. 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword

  Two New Plots Purchased by Faith

 

We have recently by faith purchased two new plots in Kenya to prepare for building. The Landmark Baptist Church at Siaya has been meeting under a tent for some time now and the Landmark Baptist Church at Chelikei had constructed a mud sanctuary which was recently washed away by the heavy Mt. Elgon Rains. Would you consider partnering with these Churches to provide a permanent meeting places?

Special Thanks to New Home Baptist Church, Watumpka Alabama and FISH Ministries

 

We thank our God for the Churches of the American Baptist Association as well as individual friends, family and brethren who partner with Sis. Terry and I in East African and Florida. Please keep us and the Lord's Churches in Prayer as we push towards the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus.   In His Service, Bro. Chuck & Sis. Terry Fernandez AKA: Missionary Loboduk & Mama Terry Your Missionaries   Sending Church: 1st Baptist River View 10102 Big Bend Rd. River View, Florida 33578   Co-Sponsoring Church Dean Springs MBC 2106 Dean Springs Rd. Alma, Ark.