There has been some rioting by the Ethiopian community here, a white off-duty police office shot and killed a young Ethiopian boy who he alleges attacked him. Investigations so far have found the officer's actions justified, but that has not stopped the protests. People have been injured, cars burned and property destroyed. Please pray for calm and for justice to prevail. We are still a democracy and someone is innocent until proven guilty. In a country which indited and sent it's Prime Minister to jail and which is now investigating it's present Prime Minister, I think we can be assured that the truth will be found out.
We are returning to Kenya in September to continue our missionary work. There's still much work to be done there. For one we want to hold High Holy Day services in a way they've never experienced. Also we're their source of hands on Messianic teaching which is necessary for spiritual growth and maturity.
On our last trip we managed to arrange a larger place for the congregation to worship, one where they can do Davidic dance, however, it is not available every Shabbat and involves extra expense . We were in discussions with a church to allow us to use their facility on Shabbat and for one night a week for Bible study, but that has temporarily stalled at least until we get back.
In March we applied for the congregation's membership in the International Association Of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS). I am pleased to say that we have been accepted (Thank You Lord). This puts us in the company of hundreds of other Messianic congregations around the world and has moved us to a new position within the worldwide Messianic community. We're also now under their umbrella of accountability; everyone needs to be accountable. In addition it opens the door for the elders of the congregation to participate in their online Yeshiva and grow in their faith even further. It also makes future ordination possible. Your donations will go into helping this effort.
The Orphanage is in crisis! The health department has slapped them with a summons requiring them to make expensive upgrades to the facility. Just this week we sent them money for 4 additional bunk beds for the boys dormitory, but they need a new well, a security gate, solar lighting, kitchen upgrades, and relocation of their outhouse toilets. With all that we've already done for them our finances are exhausted.
Finally, I had my follow-up MRI and CT scan and awaiting now for the results. We'll get them from my oncologist July 30th. Thank you for your prayers, God is good (all the time!),
If you're being blessed by these weekly teachings, your continued financial support would be appreciated.
Yours in Messiah Yeshua, our Lord, our God, our soon coming King.
Rabbi Jack
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