WEBVTT 00:00:00.164 --> 00:00:02.864 ♪ (music) ♪ 00:00:05.242 --> 00:00:07.014 For many of us, getting a drink of water 00:00:07.014 --> 00:00:09.297 is as simple as turning on the faucet, 00:00:09.297 --> 00:00:13.113 but here in Northern Kenya, getting water is a lot more work. 00:00:14.041 --> 00:00:17.883 For most of the year rain is nothing more than a distant memory. 00:00:17.883 --> 00:00:20.194 In the dry months, stream beds dry up 00:00:20.194 --> 00:00:22.294 and finding water becomes a challenge. 00:00:22.711 --> 00:00:24.888 Digging under the sand like this 00:00:24.888 --> 00:00:27.669 is the only way to get a simple drink around here. 00:00:28.560 --> 00:00:31.307 ♪ (music builds) ♪ 00:00:45.462 --> 00:00:49.945 Julius is a Global Mission Pioneer working in this part of Kenya. 00:00:49.945 --> 00:00:53.839 He came here to share the gospel message with this remote group. 00:00:53.839 --> 00:00:57.224 Through Christ's method, Julius has developed real relationships 00:00:57.224 --> 00:00:58.680 with the villagers, 00:00:58.680 --> 00:01:01.972 and many of them have accepted Jesus into their hearts. 00:01:01.972 --> 00:01:05.060 Sadly, these new believers don't have a church building of their own 00:01:05.060 --> 00:01:06.678 to worship in. 00:01:06.678 --> 00:01:10.590 They meet regularly inside this humble mud walled building. 00:01:11.457 --> 00:01:14.689 This space is a public facility owned by the area chief, 00:01:15.244 --> 00:01:17.009 and he allows them to gather here. 00:01:18.161 --> 00:01:22.348 The villagers hope to have an Adventist church building someday. 00:01:22.348 --> 00:01:24.522 They trust that God will provide for them 00:01:24.522 --> 00:01:27.543 and are grateful for the temporary space they worship in now. 00:01:28.446 --> 00:01:30.990 This has been the location of countless Bible studies, 00:01:30.990 --> 00:01:33.306 prayer meetings, and singing sessions. 00:01:33.306 --> 00:01:36.274 Julius loves discussing new topics with the villagers 00:01:36.274 --> 00:01:38.701 and they are eager to learn more. 00:01:40.778 --> 00:01:42.976 Joseph and Penina are married 00:01:42.976 --> 00:01:45.737 and they've been studying the Bible with Julius for quite some time now. 00:01:46.726 --> 00:01:49.092 They have committed their lives to Jesus, 00:01:49.092 --> 00:01:51.257 but haven't had the opportunity to be baptized yet. 00:01:51.834 --> 00:01:54.365 Joseph and Penina have been waiting about a year 00:01:54.365 --> 00:01:57.367 for enough rain to come to this area so they can get baptized. 00:01:58.228 --> 00:02:01.569 It is so dry, that it is impossible without a good rain. 00:02:02.323 --> 00:02:05.822 Until then, they wait patiently, and continue studying and learning 00:02:05.822 --> 00:02:07.750 with Juiius. 00:02:08.772 --> 00:02:13.270 Despite the challenges, God is doing amazing things in villages like this 00:02:13.270 --> 00:02:16.028 through the work of Global Mission Pioneers. 00:02:16.028 --> 00:02:20.109 Julius and other Pioneers in Kenya ask for your prayers. 00:02:20.109 --> 00:02:22.504 Advancing the work can be difficult here, 00:02:22.504 --> 00:02:25.593 but God's faithful servants are eager to share his message. 00:02:26.442 --> 00:02:29.076 Please pray for Pioneers around the globe, 00:02:29.076 --> 00:02:31.368 and consider how you can support them. 00:02:31.368 --> 00:02:33.846 Thank you for supporting mission. 00:02:34.220 --> 00:02:35.862 ♪ (music ends) ♪