Jim Rowh's Blog

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Bondservant of Jesus

Dear beloved: pics; Angeline with Emmanuel JamesRowh Lupere; Graduates of Living Water Bible School

Philippians 2:5 Have this mind among you, which is yours in Christ Jesus, v6 who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God as something to be grasped, v7 but emptied Himself by taking the form of a bondservant.

Beloved, a bondservant was someone in Biblical times who was given freedom but did not take advantage of the freedom, instead choosing to stay with the master. Many times in his letters, the Apostle Paul called himself a bondservant of Jesus Christ. In the above Scripture, Paul also likens Jesus to be a bondservant. He was obedient to the will of His Father in every way, even to the point of death on the cross. When you become a bondservant of Jesus, the normal freedoms and privileges that people strive for here in life lose their appeal. That is when you know you have picked up your cross and are carrying it daily, your main goal in life is to serve the Lord. Would you deny yourself freedom in order that the kingdom of God can gain? That is the question every believer should be asking himself. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we take the soul saving message of the gospel to the people in Kenya. We are planning a crusade in Mulwanda village with one of our partner churches, the dates are December 12-14. Can you pray with us for this crusade and also make a donation? We have a budget of $3,000 for this 3 day crusade. This area is heavily populated with muslims and witchcraft, they need to hear the Good News! May God bless you as you pray.

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.com/paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

Unity of the Body

Dear beloved: Pics; Kibera Crusade, Nairobi, Kenya; With Pygmy tribe in remote Burundi

1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I plead with you brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. v11 For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. v12 Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul", or "I am of Apollos", or "I am of Cephas", or "I am of Christ." v13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

Beloved, a great hindrance to the promotion of the Gospel is all the divisions and denominations in the Body of Christ. In Kenya there are increasingly popular teachers who proclaim that somehow Apostle Paul does not speak for Christ, that his doctrinal messages don't carry any weight. Did God error in allowing half of the New Testament to be written by Apostle Paul? Was Paul in error when he said, "earnestly desire spiritual gifts?" (1 Cor. 14:1) Or was Apostle Peter in error when he said, "the Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9). It seems this may have been a problem in Paul's day as well, as he cynically asks, "Is Christ divided?" We are to study the whole counsel of God, for it is all God breathed (inspired), and profitable for doctrine, reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16). I encourage you to read the Bible believing it is the word of God, written by men inspired by the Holy Spirit of God, for our blessing, benefit, healing, and salvation. God's desire is for you to be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work as a member of the Body of Christ. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we preach the good news of the Gospel to the nations of Africa. May God bless you as you pray!

If you haven't checked out our new ministry video, please take time to do so. The scenery is stunning, the people are beautiful, and you will get a better understanding of what we are doing in Africa. Clik on this link to see the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mE-hpOwHV4

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

Keep Building

Dear beloved: Pics: Living Water Church of Makunda; Completed mud house construction

Nehemiah 4:13 Therefore I (Nehemiah) positioned men behind the lower parts of the wall, at the openings; and I set the people according to their families, with their swords, their spears, and their bows v14 And I looked, and arose and said to the nobles, to the leaders, and to the rest of the people, "Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses." v15 And it happened, when our enemies heard that their plan was known to us, and that God had brought their plot to nothing, that all of us returned to the wall, every man to his work.

Beloved, the pictures above tell the part of the story of Living Water Church of Makunda. We are a group of people the Lord has brought together to build the wall in Makunda. Makunda is primarily a muslim village, set off from the main roads and in a world of its own. A place for grass to grow, for the cattle to graze. Since we began our church six years ago, we have made an impact. Teaching and preaching the gospel, of course, but also village building and transformation through works of service. We have built several mud houses for ailing widows and poor families, helped families get their children back in school, helped people get loved ones out of the hospital..The list goes on. We have a storehouse of sacks of maize for those who have no food. In addition to that, we are also called upon to pray for the sick, and preach at funerals, to the point now people of all religions and faiths come to us for help. That is the Body of Christ in action! You can be a part of this work if you kindly make a donation to Gather the Outcasts Ministry. Pray about a generous end of year donation, or monthly partnership, to keep the Lord's work going. Am posting a link to a new video on Youtube, cut and paste or clik on the link to watch the video of our projects. You are welcome to share video, do not post on public social media.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mE-hpOwHV4

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcastscom Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

Children Funday

Dear beloved: Pics: Children Funday playground; Funday full meal deal

Luke 11:11 If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? v12 Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? v13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask of Him?

Beloved, one of our greatest joys is hosting Children's Funday every other Saturday of each month. We are averaging 125-150 children each day, starting early in the morning to mid afternoon. We play football, volleyball, and other fun games, then we have a teaching time to tell them Bible stories and the good news of the Gospel. We finish the day with a good balanced meal so they can go home happy and satisfied. Many of these children are from muslim families, so this is a good evangelism outreach in addition to building goodwill in the village with our neighbors. Jesus said, "your heavenly Father wants to give you good gifts, all you need to do is ask." The Apostle Paul spoke not only of the gift of the Holy Spirit, but also of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In fact, Paul said in 1 Corinthians 14:1 "pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy." Our heavenly Father is not a trickster; if you earnestly desire the good gifts that He has, you can trust that He will give you what He has promised. Jesus called the Holy Spirit "the promise of the Father." (Acts 1:4). We serve an amazing God, He wants to shower us with gifts to show His love for us. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we spread the good news of the gospel to the young and old. Your donation, no matter how great or small will be used to further God's kingdom here in Africa. Pray about your part! Many Christians here in Kenya are praying for the USA elections, for God's will to be done and peace through the whole process. May God bless you as you pray!

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal @ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Law of the Harvest

Dear beloved: Pics, Mbeya, Tanzania Crusade 2021; Tarime, Tanzania Crusade 2022

Galatians 6:6 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. v7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. v8 For the one who sows to the flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

Beloved, foreign ministry offers its own rewards but also its own challenges. The greatest challenges come from battling the spirits that are in place in a certain area, or even over a whole country. Many of the spirits operate in a cultural setting that holds the people in bondage without them even knowing. That is one of the reasons the Lord sends people out to other lands, visitors can see the culture through eyes that are not accustomed to the traditional habits. The joy of sowing to the Spirit is exemplified in the pictures above. People are given a clear presentation of the gospel message, and are asked to make a life changing decision. For many this is a clash of kingdom culture verses Africa culture. The valley of decision, a time of worship in Spirit and truth, and to acknowledge the beckoning of the Holy Spirit. I praise God for the call He has placed on my life, and the open doors to walk into my destiny. It has been and continues to be a walk of joy and great rewards. Beloved, this week we hit a heavy low when an eight year old boy from Makunda village died of cancer. We had been praying earnestly for the Lord to heal him and raise him up, but it didn't come to be. May the Lord comfort the family of the boy as He welcomes the youngster into His heavenly home. We are requesting $500 to help the family with hospital and funeral expenses. Pray about your part in supporting Gather the Outcasts Ministry here in Africa. Your deposit will be written in the ledgers of heaven. May God bless you as you pray!

The Blood of Jesus

Dear beloved: Pics: Living Water Church worship team; Burundi Crusade 2019

Hebrews 10:11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. v12 But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, v13 from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. v14 For by the one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.

Beloved, the blood of Jesus has power that nothing else on earth can have or ever will have. It has the power to wash us free of the sins we have committed, even future sins that we will commit before we die. That blood also has the power to deliver people from demonic strongholds and darkness, as well as heal us, sometimes in miraculous ways. The Father kept the bloodline of Jesus pure, through the cleansing of the earth in the flood of Noah; then Moses, and on down through the good kings of the Old Testament, King David, King Solomon, and eventually the Holy Spirit hovering over Mary and imparting the purity of God into her. "Unto a Child is born"! This was no ordinary child, Jesus was and is the Son of God, seated at the right hand of the Father. Were it not for the power of the Gospel to save, and the power of the blood cleanse people, we could not start to do here in Africa what we are doing. We invite you to be part of this ministry. We need more monthly partners, as well as one time generous gifts to boost this ministry. We are moving way too slow for the times we are in, there are many here in Kenya, even Makunda, who don't know Jesus as Lord. The time is growing short. Pray about your part in moving us forward. Thank you for your prayers and support. May God bless you as you pray!

Blessings of Work

Dear beloved: pics, Rosecoco red bean acre patch; Young boys helping Chris build clothes line

1 Thessalonians 3:8 We did not eat anyone's bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. v9 not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us v10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: if anyone does not work, neither shall he eat. v11 For we hear that there are many who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies.

Beloved, one of the joys I have in working at the Children's home is to be able to do hands on work projects and farming with the children. We have made an effort to teach the children that work is a blessing, given by God Himself. It is in Deuteronomy 8:18, the Lord says "it is God that gives you the power to get wealth." I thank God for all the hard working men and women of America who built roads and bridges, houses, and also for the farmers who work tirelessly to keep the nation fed. We want to promote that in Kenya so they will see the peace that comes with food security, and the confidence and self esteem that comes from tackling a job and finishing it well. We want to raise up children that are well rounded in every aspect of their life, so they will be an asset and outstanding citizen of Kenya. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry in Kenya. As a monthly partner you can help us reach more people here with the good news of the gospel, as well as care for the children the Lord has given us at Living Water Children's Home. Any amount you can give on a monthly basis, or one time gift, will help us promote the kingdom of God in Kenya. Pray about your part! May God bless you as you pray.

in Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

The Foundations

Dear beloved: Pics: Maize crop Sept. 2024; Kevin welding on security light tower

Psalm 11:2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. v3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? v4 The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord's throne is in heaven; His eyelids behold, HIs eyelids test the sons of men. v5 The Lord tests the righteous, but the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.

Beloved, the foundations of God's kingdom on earth are being shaken, the nations are raging. To build a skyscraper, the foundations must go deep and rest on bedrock. So it is with the kingdom of God. The foundations of the Lord's kingdom are all laid out for us at the beginning, in the book of Genesis. Genesis 1:26 Let us make man in Our image, in Our likeness, and give them dominion over all the earth. The sanctity of human life, every single person born and unborn is made in the image of God and has a destiny declared over them, even before they are born. Genesis 1:27-28 So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them; Then God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over all the earth." The sanctity of marriage, one man and one woman, to multiply and replenish the earth with children made in the image of God. Genesis 12:3 I Will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you;' and in you (Abram) all the families of the earth shall be blessed. The sanctity of God's land and people, and the righteous Seed (Jesus Christ) that comes through them. Beloved, what can the righteous do? Pray without ceasing! The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayers of the righteous. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we preach the living water of Jesus Christ in the nations of Africa. We would love to hear from you, any donation large or small is greatly appreciated. May God bless you as you pray!

Spirit of Fear

Dear beloved: Pics: Maize crop, Living Water October '24; praying for healing, TZ Crusade

Timothy 1:6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. v7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear (timidity), but of power and love and a sound mind. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.

Beloved, the Apostle Paul is reminding his spiritual son Timothy to not shrink back in fear from the calling God placed upon him. That calling would eventually lead Timothy to a life of adventure and blessings, evangelizing and preaching the good news of the gospel. Timothy went on to join Paul on his second missionary journey, traveling to Macedonia, Turkey, and Asia Minor. Most Bible scholars peg Timothy's age at late teens to about twenty years! Many who profess to be Christians today let the enemy paralyze them in fear, and it keeps them away from their greatest destiny in life. Perfect love casts out fear! Perfect love for God, and His love for us, allows us to love others, even those we deem unlovable, in spite of the obstacles and challenges involved. The enemy wants us to believe we can't be secure in our future; therefore, we get frozen and retreat to comfort. I want to challenge each of you to push forward into your highest calling. Trust the Lord that He can take care of you no matter what He calls you to do, or where He calls you to go. If God spoke to you in the night and said, "I want to send you to Africa", would you be paralyzed in fear, or thank God that He had chosen you for a mighty work? Pray about it. Come for a short term mission trip. Or if you can't go, you can send. We are still looking for $500 to help pay for the mortuary, funeral, and hospital expenses of the young boy who died last week of cancer. May God bless you as you pray!

In Christ,Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

Powerful Testimony

Dear beloved: Pics, Tarime, TZ Crusade; Dar es Salaam, TZ Crusade

2 Timothy 4:1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom; v2 Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. v3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers to suit their own passions.

TESTIMONY FROM FORMER MUSLIM CONVERT NOW IN LIVING WATER CHURCH.

WHY WE PREACH CRUSADES. TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Thank you for your prayers and support.

IN Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com