Will someone pray?

As we encounter a new morning, I'm disappointed by the fact that we don't have any prayer ministry partners over the next 4 days.  In fact, there are 9 days throughout the month which remain vacant.  Is there another brother or sister or family in Christ that would be willing to commit to pray with us as we serve the Lord in Kenya?

If you would bless us in this way, please contact us...
http://medlinsinkenya.blogspot.com/p/give.html

Let your light shine ?

I've been studying a bit recently on the Lord's directive to be His witness which is most clearly written out in what we refer to as the "Great Commission" of Matthew 28:19-20.  A statement by David Watson says "Our lives should be so ministry-filled that people see what we do and give God glory". 

I have realized a more tangible reality from the sermon on the Mount where Jesus said,”You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16).

As a Christian (little Christ) I must be obvious, conspicuous, noticeable, prominent, and readily seen in this world we live.

Growth

Look at all of the corn that's growing on the GOGCP property!  It's a fertile land, one that I trust the Lord will use to grow the hearts of many people.

Mark chapter 4: ²⁶ And He was saying, “The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil; ²⁷ and he goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts and grows-how, he himself does not know. ²⁸ The soil produces crops by itself; first the blade, then the head, then the mature grain in the head. ²⁹ But when the crop permits, he immediately puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come."

Giving

Many people have generously asked us how they can participate with us on this mission by providing for our financial needs.  We are so thankful for these partners and are blessed to know them.  There is a tab at the top of our website with instructions on how to contribute financially.  All donations are tax-deductible and receiptable through the Grace of God Children's Project organization. 

Here is a high-level budget of the expenses we expect to realize:

Medlin Family Cost of Living - $16,000 annually

Ongoing Orphan Care - $35/month per child

Ministry Supplies - $500 annually

Construction Projects -  $65,000

    Homes for Children

    Kitchen

    Dining Hall/Worship Center

    Playground

The Lord Provides

Three months from now, we will begin our journey to Kenya!  Praise the Lord for the divine ways in which He has orchestrated so many pieces to bring this all together.  We continue to be blessed for sure.

One of the blessings has been the provision of a house for us to move directly into.  Our dear friend in Kenya, Pastor Titus has an elder in his church who has moved his family into the city for his work, thereby leaving his home in Kaptagat vacant.  He has followed the Lord's leading and offered to allow us to stay in his home for as long as we need.  What an incredible blessing!

What a blessing!

FCAE team & my new 29er!

Our local FCA Endurance team got together last weekend at the Webb's house for fellowship and food.  All of a sudden, they roll out a brand new Trek 29'er mountain bike as a gift to me to take to Kenya.  I was truly speechless!  Thanks so much everyone for contributing and for supporting us in our mission overseas.  I certainly won't forget you all as I bomb down those hills and travel across Africa!