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For many of us, getting a drink of water

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is as simple as turning on the faucet,

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but here in Northern Kenya,
getting water is a lot more work.

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For most of the year, rain is nothing more
than a distant memory.

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In the dry months, stream beds dry up

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and finding water becomes a challenge.

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Digging under the sand like this

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is the only way to get
a simple drink around here.

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Julius is a Global Mission Pioneer
working in this part of Kenya.

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He came here to share the gospel message
with this remote group.

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Through Christ's method, Julius
has developed real relationships

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with the villagers,

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and many of them have accepted
Jesus into their hearts.

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Sadly, these new believers don't have
a church building of their own

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to worship in.

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They meet regularly inside
this humble mud-walled building.

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This space is a public facility
owned by the area chief,

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and he allows them to gather here.

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The villagers hope to have
an Adventist church building someday.

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They trust that God will provide for them

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and are grateful for the temporary space
they worship in now.

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This has been the location
of countless Bible studies,

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prayer meetings, and singing sessions.

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Julius loves discussing new topics
with the villagers

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and they are eager to learn more.

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Joseph and Penina are married

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and they've been studying the Bible
with Julius for quite some time now.

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They have committed their lives to Jesus,

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but haven't had the opportunity
to be baptized yet.

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Joseph and Penina
have been waiting about a year

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for enough rain to come to this area
so they can get baptized.

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It is so dry, that it isn't possible
without a good rain.

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Until then, they wait patiently,

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and continue studying
and learning with Julius.

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Despite the challenges, God is doing
amazing things in villages like this

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through the work
of Global Mission Pioneers.

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Julius and other Pioneers in Kenya
ask for your prayers.

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Advancing the work can be difficult here,

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but God's faithful servants
are eager to share his message.

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Please pray for Pioneers around the globe,

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and consider how you can support them.

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Thank you for supporting mission.