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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Promoted to Glory
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But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. I Thessalonians 4: 13-14
The Touching Lives family is saddened by the loss of Jaduong Jeconiah Ombuoro Marire. Mzee Ombuoro was a visionary with a generous heart and one of the donors of the land that will be the home of Sanjweru Medical Center. But to us he was our rafiki, friend. It is our prayer that his passion for his community will touch many lives for many generations to come. We do rejoice that he is sitting at the feet of Jesus and has heard his Master say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We ask that you join us in lifting his family up in prayer as they mourn their loss.
It is fitting that we have just added a Translate Button on here so that visitors can read our updates in their native tongue, including Swahili. You can also go to facebook.com/TouchingLivesMinistry to see updates regarding the coming events to celebrate Mzee's life.
We are so grateful that God gave us the privilege of sharing in the vision of this remarkable man - by His grace and for His glory.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
God's promises - The Land
God promised the Israelites the Land. He called it the Promised Land. Yet the Land was just the beginning, the starting point, for His promises to the Israelites. His ultimate purpose was that His chosen people would love the Lord their God with all their heart, all their soul, and all their mind. But He also longed to bless them, after all, this was a land flowing with milk and honey. So His promise to them was basically the same as the promise in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28 - He desires the best for us and that He is glorified as we realize what that means for each of us.
Although we did not fully understand the extent of God's plan, in 2007 God revealed His intention to bless the people of the Sanjweru/Magunga area in remote western Kenya on the shores of Lake Victoria...and His plan to allow Touching Lives Ministry and Touching Lives Kenya to be a part of that plan. On March 10, 2012 He gave us the Land. We call it God's Hill.
On that day, Mzee Ombouro fixed his thumb print (pictured above) and the Sanjweru School Board signed to donate God's Hill to Touching Lives Kenya to build Sanjweru Medical Center, by God's grace and for His glory.
We know that challenges lie ahead but we also know that what God starts, He completes. And so we invite you to join us on this extra-ordinary, divine journey through your prayer support, by going to serve the people, by sending others to go, and through your financial support. Stay tuned for updates on all that God is doing on "God's Hill". Even as God blesses us, may He be glorified!
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love
God, to those who are the called accoring to His purposes.
Romans 8:28
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,
says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil,
to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 28:11
...being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good
work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ
Philippians 1: 6
Monday, January 30, 2012
Marching Orders!
Oh Lord God, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?
Deuteronomy 3: 24
Mark your calendars! The dates have been set for the next Touching Lives Medical Mission: July 24- August 7! But don't be fooled by the term "medical mission", there are ministry opportunities for everyone.
- Children's Ministry
- HIV/AIDS education
- Evangelism
- Assisting with non-medical components of the Medical Camp
You can find the mission application on the home page of the TLM website. Team preparation will begin in February and we're expecting the team to fill up quickly. So, there is no time to loss!If you can't go but God has put this ministry and this mission on your heart we would appreciate your prayers now even as we are preparing to go. Soon more details of the mission and ministry supply needs will be posted but all prayers are cherished until that time! God is working in mighty ways in Sanjweru, Kenya and everyone can be a part of it!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
A Ground Breaking Mission!
I shall pass through this world but once. Any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. - Henry Drummond
Friday, November 4, 2011 will always be a land mark day for Touching Lives Ministry and Touching Lives Kenya. By God's grace it will also be remembered as a day that ushered in a new hope for the people of Sanjweru, Kenya and surrounding communities.
The day started with the children from several of the schools in the area entertaining community officials, the TLM/TLK mission team, and the 500+ people gathered for the occassion. We were treated to native songs and dances accentuated by the beating of drums. And the children were both talented and entertaining!
Next, some of the women who are a part of the Mustard Seed Microfinance did a dance and presented gifts to Wendi to express their appreciation for how the microfinance ministry has touched and changed their lives. They soon had most of the mission team members dancing with them for joy!
Finally the government representatives arrived and the ground breaking ceremony began with the Assistant Prime Minister being welcomed with a bouquet of flowers presented by a beautiful little girl and the the planting of a tree on the site of the future medical center. This was followed by the unveiling of the ground breaking stone. The stone will always proclaim that Sanjweru Medical Center is only "By God's grace and for His glory."
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Watching and following and watching and following...
God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supplies.
-Hudson Taylor
Have you ever taken a small, even hesitant, step forward only to find that the step was much broader than you would ever have dreamed? At Touching Lives we are finding ourselves in that position almost daily!
Our recent fund and awareness raising events were a blessing. While we were all treated to delicious Kenyan food and wonderful fellowship, the deepest blessing of the evenings was to hear Touching Lives Kenya board member, Dr. Tobias Otieno, share his heart for the people of Nyanza Province, Kenya and Sanjweru Medical Center!
The arrangements for the upcoming medical mission and the ground breaking for the hospital are coming together beyond what we could ask or even imagine. During the mission we will be doing a 5 day free medical camp, daily children's ministry, HIV/AIDS educational programs in the high schools, and researching opportunities to provide clean water for the surrounding villages.
You can support the mission and mission team by praying that:
- God will provide wisdom as we make the final preparations
- God will protect the team and family members of the team at home during the mission
- The many medical supplies needed to meet the physical needs of the people will be provided
- God alone will be glorified in all we do
- Visiting our Donate page on the website
- If you live in the Delaware Valley, contact us at tlministry@verizon to donate:
- Vitamins, especially children's (no gummy type please, they don't do heat well!)
- Dollar store reading glasses
- Over-the-counter analgesics - Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc.
- Ointments: Triple antibiotic, analgesic, etc.
- Wound dressings: gauze, tape, band-aids, etc.
- Children's items: jump ropes, girls' hair items, pens, pencils, toy cars, etc.
Mission Scripture
So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not
only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to
us.
I Thessalonians 2: 8
Friday, September 16, 2011
Another Step!
What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.
-CS Lewis
Much progress has been seen since our last report! The Geo-Physical Survey report indicates that the medical center well will have an ample supply of water to accommodate the needs of the hospital. An Environmental Assessment was then accomplished and we anticipate that report any day. This opens the door for the appropriate permits and, by God's grace, the drilling will begin early in October! Another step.
But waiting for each step to be completed equals working. The community is busy clearing "God's Hill" of brush and shrubs to prepare for both the ground breaking ceremony and the commencement of construction. It is expected that the brush will be cleared by the end of next week then the community will move on to widen the roads leading to the construction site. This is hard physical labor but the community is fully committed to this project and eager to be partners in their own health care! Another step.The matching fund donation deadline was September 1st. We are grateful and blessed that $66,000 was raised! Then on September 6th we were able to receive the actual Non-Government Organization (NGO) certificate from the Kenyan government. We are incredibly blessed by this development as it was mandatory before to acquiring the needed permits for the medical center. Another step.
Even as we have been making the plans for the ground breaking on Saturday, November 5, we have received confirmation that the Right Honorable Raila Omolo Ondingo, the Prime Minister of Kenya, will be attending the ceremony! We are humbled and grateful for this expression of support for Sanjweru Medical Center. Another step.
Prayer requests:
- Safety for those who are working so hard to prepare the land
- Wisdom in preparation of the November medical mission team
- Provision of the funds for the drilling of the well
- That God alone will be glorified in and through all we do!
If you are feeling a tug on your heart to partner with TLM/TLK in this vision please contact us at tlministry@verizon.net or visit the website: www.touchinglivesmissions.org to take your next step. The board and officers of Touching Lives Ministry and Touching Lives Kenya are grateful for the blessing of all our partners! Another blessed step.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
The Next Step?...Forward!
I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward. I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my (God's) purpose.
-David Livingstone
If a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step then it must continue with many, many following steps. Yesterday, TLM/TLK took another step toward our November ground breaking and the beginning of the construction on Phase One of the Sanjweru Medical Center project. We received the results of the geo-physical survey! There are two more small steps to be taken and we will be ready to drill the well for the hospital - and just in time for the ground breaking! All in God's good and perfect timing!
We are so grateful to our extended TLM family for committing to travel this road with us. Here are a few "stepping stones" for you as we move toward the vision and calling God has put on our hearts:
- Pray for God's will, God's timing and God's provision
- Encourage others to pray by telling your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and church family about what God is doing
- Stayed tuned for information about our fall benefits
- If God's leads, visit the Donate page on our website to find out how you can donate funds for the well or the building project
By God's grace and with you beside us we will persevere to the end -
God's end!
...we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces
perseverance;
and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Now hope does
not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured
out in our hearts by the
Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 5:3-5
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