Missionaries

Joel & MaryAnn Weaver

Kenya

Joel & Mary Ann Weaver
P.O. Box 316-00606
Nairobi, Kenya
East Africa
E-mail: joel@gbmke.org

Joel and Mary Ann Weaver have been ministering in Kenya, East Africa since August 1978. Their ministry has involved church planting and training of national pastors. Most recently they planted Emmanuel Baptist Church in the capital city, Nairobi. They have also opened the doors to a Christian camp - Camp Lukenya - located 25 miles south of Nairobi.

October 2008 - Mission Update

Dear Friends,

Ps 107:1 “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” This evening as I write this update, I'm thankful for the salvation the Lord has given to me so many years ago. He is “good” and we thank Him for His “mercy” which “endures” forever.

News Update:

• The political situation in Kenya has stabilized but it is still shaky at best. Commissions of inquiry into the post election violence have completed their tasks and now a major problem presents itself in just “how” the findings of the inquiries should be implemented.

• Kenya is not being spared from the effects of the global economic problems. Many in Kenya are finding it hard to make ends meet.

• Along with the economic problems – Kenya, along with a number of countries in the Horn of Africa, is facing in a number of areas a severe famine.

• Emmanuel Baptist Church has continued to see slow growth with a number of baptisms and new members joining this year.

• Tracy Williams, a single missionary lady working with us until March 2009, held a Sunday School Teachers Training Seminar – 7 ladies were in attendance.

• Paul's house has almost been finalized – just a few small items to complete when he returns from the US.

Prayer Items:

• We ask for prayer for Kenya and its leaders - that the fragile peace we have will continue.

• Beginning November 24 we will be starting our final camping season for 2008.

• Paul travels back to Kenya on November 4 – Pray for his travels.

• October 26, Mary Ann & I will be flying to Florida where I will be performing the marriage ceremony for our son Jared, one of our twins. We'll then spend the next 4 weeks visiting family and reporting to a few of our supporting churches. Thanksgiving will be spent with my family in PA and then that Saturday we fly back to Kenya to help in the remaining camps.

• Mary Ann has been having increased pain with her trigeminal neuralgia and the doctor has increased her medication. She also needs surgery for a displaced jaw. Please pray that her pain will reduce and get under control.

Thank you all for your prayers and faithful support. We do appreciate all of you and prayer God's blessing on America as it goes through the election time.

Your servants in Kenya,

Joel & Mary Ann

P. O. Box 316 - 00606

Nairobi, Kenya

Mobile/Cell : 011-254-733-600 485

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