February 10 - Living Water

For many of us, getting a drink of water is as simple as turning on the faucet. But here in northern Kenya, getting water is a lot more work. Let's see how a Global Mission pioneer is impacting this African village.

For many of us, getting a drink of water

is as simple as turning on the faucet,

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

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

In the dry months, stream beds dry up

and finding water becomes a challenge.

Digging under the sand like this

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

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

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

Through Christ's method, Julius
has developed real relationships

with the villagers,

and many of them have accepted
Jesus into their hearts.

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

to worship in.

They meet regularly inside
this humble mud-walled building.

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

and he allows them to gather here.

The villagers hope to have
an Adventist church building someday.

They trust that God will provide for them

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

This has been the location
of countless Bible studies,

prayer meetings, and singing sessions.

Julius loves discussing new topics
with the villagers

and they are eager to learn more.

Joseph and Penina are married

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

They have committed their lives to Jesus,

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

Joseph and Penina
have been waiting about a year

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

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

Until then, they wait patiently,

and continue studying
and learning with Julius.

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

through the work
of Global Mission Pioneers.

Julius and other Pioneers in Kenya
ask for your prayers.

Advancing the work can be difficult here,

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

Please pray for Pioneers around the globe,

and consider how you can support them.

Thank you for supporting mission.