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answered prayer on behalf of one of the men in the local community.
David, who worked at RVA and had an alcohol problem, has accepted
the Lord and has not touched alcohol for five months. For several
years I have prayed with his wife that he would find His way "home"
to the Lord and, praise the Lord, he has! We are rejoicing that
God can do what no man can do and that is change the hearts of men
and women. We know we have a God that hears and answers prayers.
In a couple of months we will know who the RVA school board has
chosen to be the next superintendent of Rift Valley Academy. As
we shared in our last prayer letter, Jim felt that God is releasing
us from ministry here at RVA. Once the next Superintendent is
appointed, we will most likely remain here at RVA for one more
school term. We are looking to return to the States by June of
next year.
We ask your prayers that the Lord would clearly show us the next
step He has for our lives. We do have many joys to share with
you as God has blessed us with four grandchildren and three more
on the way! By the time we arrive back in the States to stay,
we will be proud grandparents of seven grandchildren!
Last April Jim celebrated his 58th birthday and attached is a
picture of him celebrating with our son Zachary, who was visiting
with us, and three of our dearest African friends, Mugo, Nahashon,
and Elizabeth.
We want to thank you for standing with us and ask that you would
continue to pray and stand with us in this next year as we desire
to walk in a manner that is worthy of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Please pray for the country of Kenya as we face elections for
a new president. Things are uncertain at this point—we need
your prayers for a peaceful election and transition in power here.
Kenya is also experiencing a nationwide teachers strike and Kenya
students’ education opportunities are on hold for now.
We are grateful that we know that the Father in heaven is involved
here on this earth and that He desires to be even more involved
through our prayers and lives. We pray that you will experience
Him in a new way in the coming months. Please be assured that
we are praying for our own country—that the Lord would give
wisdom to President Bush and other world leaders. We are grateful
that this world is not our home and that we do have a hope and
a future because heaven is our final destination. We want to make
the most of the time God gives us here on this earth. God bless
you with His peace and presence each day as you serve Him where
He has planted you. We love you and thank God for you!
Serving together in His vineyard,
Jim and Kathy Long
The 2002 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, p. 37
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