Living Water

Dear beloved:  Pics, Mumias Crusade; altar call at Mumias Crusade
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is who says to you, "Give me a drink", you would have asked Him, and He would give you living water.  v11 The woman said to Him, "Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep.  Where then do you get that living water?" v14 (Jesus)" Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst again.  But the water that I shall give in him will become in him a fountain of water springing up to everlasting life."
Beloved, we battled for the soul of Mumias,  the "Muslim capital of west Kenya."  We had two days or sunshine and two days of rain, and through it all God was faithful and we saw many come to know the Lord Jesus as their Lord and Savior.  Many more were healed and delivered. The last day I dedicated to honor the memory of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, who went on to be with the Lord this last weekend. Bonnke's crusades in Africa have been an inspiration to me and unparalleled in their impact.  Millions have been ushered into the kingdom through his crusades.  At Gather the Outcasts we look forward to taking up the mantle of many who have labored in the harvest fields of Africa and gone on to their great reward, their soul winners crown!  Would you partner with us and consider making a year end gift to see that this work can continue and get even bigger and better in the days ahead?  We are planning to be in Mwanza, Tanzania for the first crusade of 2020, join as we start the year off with Jesus!  May God bless you as you pray. 
In Christ, Jim   Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3    Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Mumias Crusade

Dear beloved: Pics, Poster for upcoming Mumias Crusade; Alfred, Zephaniah, Bony, Dougie with new podium they made for church

1 Corinthians 2:9 "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." v10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. v11 For what man knows the things of man except the spirit of man inside of him? Even so, no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

Beloved, the Spirit of God is telling me this crusade is going to tear down some strongholds in this region. Start to pray in earnest as the Spirit moves you. The three major strongholds in this area, and all over Kenya, are these: 1.Corruption and stealing, 2. sexual immorality fueled by legalized polygamy 3. islam and witchcraft. Just this week on the shamba, someone stole the sticks from the scarecrow in the maize field! Can you believe they left the clothes? Kenya needs Jesus, He is the answer to the iniquity of Kenya and all mankind. I invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we take the message of the cross to the lost and dying world. We are halfway to our goal to meet the budget for this crusade, still needing $2,000. You are also welcome to come help at the crusade. Thank you so much for your prayers and support, may God bless you as you pray!

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

Strength in Weakness

Dear beloved:  Posters going up in Mumias town for the Mumias crusade; left, Flavian and Zeph; right, Patrick
2 Corinthians 12:9 And the Lord said to me, " My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.: Therefore most gladly I will boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. v10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
In 2015 I had prepared a crusade for Butembo, Congo, and sent the team and money on ahead.  I traveled all night through Rwanda to get to the Congolese border point at Goma, only to be denied a visa and entry. Needless to say I was in distress.  I waited two weeks at the border but was never allowed entry.  The man who stepped in to preach the crusade was Dr. Stephen Mutua, who happened to be in Butembo to preach at a conference.  This week in Mumias, Dr. Mutua was here to preach to 200 pastors, to light the fire for the upcoming Mumias Crusade. I paved his way in Butembo, he paved the way for me here in Mumias.  None of this was planned by either one of us, it was all in the Lord's timing. Commit your works unto the Lord, and your plans will be established.  Stand with us in prayer and support as we take the good news of the gospel to the people of the Mumias region.  May God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim   Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3   Paypal@ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Stand in the Gap

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Dear beloved: Pics, New believer Alfred up out of the watery grave; village girls getting their water from Living Water spring
Ezekiel 23:29 "The people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the stranger.  V30 So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found no one. v31 Therefore I poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; and I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads," says the Lord.
Beloved, this scripture spoken by the prophet Jeremiah could easily apply to Kenya, or the USA.  In Kenya, violence, robbery, corruption and oppression of the poor have left the majority of people needy and feeling hopeless. In the USA the poverty isn't so much material as it is a famine of God's word and spiritual emptiness. In both cases the solution is the same, the good news of the gospel.  Jesus came to preach good tidings to the poor, to heal up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives.  Gather the Outcasts has been preaching crusades and sharing the good news in Africa since 2010.  Join with us as we continue to stand in the gap for the poor and oppressed in Kenya.  We are planning a big city wide crusade in Mumias town December 5-8. We are planning to work with 100 local pastors, along with some great singers from Western Kenya, and local church choirs to lead the praise and worship.  Will you stand with us?  The budget for the crusade is $4,000.  May God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3    Paypal @www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email:pureprairie@hotmail.com  www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Take Up Your Cross

Dear beloved:  Pics, Roof repaired for new church member, the roof was leaking on the baby room; traditional Makunda villager house
Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. v25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."
Beloved, we have been trying to help out church members improve their life as they grow in their walk with the Lord.  Above, meet Alfred and his family.  Alfred is a new believer, former drunkard, was spending much of the family money on illicit brew.  He would be gone from home at times with no care for his wife or children.  Enter Jesus, Alfred has now stopped drinking, working hard on the shamba everyday, and taking care of his family responsibilities.  There are many men in Makunda, and millions in Kenya like Alfred. Can you help us to reach out to more like Alfred? To deny yourself means you have a heart for the lost, and you are willing to sacrifice to help them know Jesus as Lord and Savior.  In addition to that, faith without works is dead! {James 2:14} What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?  I invite you to become a monthly partner of Gather the Outcasts Ministry, as we take Africa for the kingdom of God, one person at a time.  God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim   Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654, 501c3   Paypal@ www.gathertheoutcasts.com   or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email:pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Witchcraft Spirits

Dear beloved:  Pics above, lady at Burundi Crusade being delivered of witchcraft spirits; Bony and Zephaniah with weeding crew
 Matthew 12:43  When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, it goes through dry, waterless places, seeking rest, and finds none. v44 Then he says, " I will return to my house from which I came", And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order. v45 Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there. And the last state of that man is worse than the first. So it shall also be with this wicked generation."
Beloved, witchcraft is one of the major principalities and powers over the people of Africa.  In Tanzania, witch doctor programs dominated the television offerings at the hotel we were staying.  When people run to the local ",medicine man" or witch doctor, they are playing a dangerous game with the devil.  In addition to the rituals and fetishes, there is nearly always a blood sacrifice involved to seal the agreement with the powers of darkness.  The good news it this: the resurrection power of Jesus can drive the demons out of people and send the spirits out into the waterless places.  Good discipleship, Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with sober minded believers can keep the darkness out of a person forever.  Jesus is the name above every demonic power.  He will make His enemies a footstool under His feet! Jesus came to set the captives free, the anointing breaks the yoke! We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts as we take the light bearing message of the gospel to the people of Kenya and East Africa.  May God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim   Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3   Paypal@www.gathertheoutcasts.com   or  www.jimrowh.blogspot.com    Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

One Shepherd

Dear beloved:  Pics, Burundi boys at Kirundo Crusade; new calf born at Living Water farm
Ezekiel 34:23 "I will establish one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them- My servant David. He shall feed them and be their shepherd. v24 And I, the Lord, will be their God, and My servant David a prince among them; I, the Lord, have spoken. v31 You are My flock, the flock of My pasture; you are men, and I am your God," says the Lord.

Beloved, this prophecy above was referring to our Messiah, Jesus Christ, who was to come in the spirit and heart of King David.  What a privilege to serve the one shepherd Jesus.  Our love for others and desire to serve them, and share the good news of the gospel with them, comes when we love the Lord our God, with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We are in a battle in the village of Makunda where we have planted the Living Water church.  A muslim villager has cut off our line of electricity and is holding us and all the others on the line hostage. We are praying that he receives a visitation from God, and that his knee will bow to the source of all power.  Our church is not going away, we are standing strong in the battle. Some needs we have at the church, we are trusting the Lord for $400 for a solar battery, inverter, and lights so we can run our sound system and have security lights.  I am also requesting $400 for school fees for two of my adopted children from the church.  We invite you to stand with Gather the Outcasts as we reach out with the good news of the gospel to the lost in Makunda and all over east Africa.  May God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3  Paypal@ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Burundi Report

Dear beloved:  Crowd scene at Kirundo, Burundi; Praising the Lord, Jesu Neshimwe!
Jeremiah 33:1 Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.  Ezekiel 34:26 I will make them and the place all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing.

Dear beloved:  This crusade tour was a test of faith for me.  Grueling travel, some sickness, debit cards wouldn't work, had to trust the Lord every step.  But I kept calling to Him, and He answered me every time.  After a great crusade in Mbeya,TZ, another great one in Kirundo, Burundi.  Hundreds made salvation decisions, many testimonies of healing.  The area was very dry, they had been praying for rain to come.  The first day of the crusade, it rained all afternoon: stopped raining for three hours for the crusade, then rained again in the night! The next day, cold wind and rain came up to the edge of the city.  I stood on the platform and asked the Lord to give us two hours with no rain, we had two hours plus, finished in sunshine!  God has a special place in His heart for places like Burundi, so far off the beaten path.  These people have a childlike faith, an innocence that took me back 50 years in time. Pray about your part in partnering with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we fulfill the great commission, "Go unto all the nations,......"  May God bless you as you pray!

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

Harvest Time

Dear beloved:  Pics  left, Dar es Salaam, 2018;  Ngozi, Burundi, 2016
Matthew 9:36 Then when Jesus saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, for they were weary and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.  v37 Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is truly plentiful, but the workers are few. v38 Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into His harvest."
Beloved, I have set out on the journey to Tanzania and Burundi, the Lord has called me, it is time for His harvest.  Notice the scripture says, "His harvest."  The fields are His, they have been given to us to tend and care for. I think back to the days of my childhood, helping out at the harvest on my grandfather and uncles' farm.  Scooping the wheat in hot grain bins! But no one complained, it was an exciting time.  We have an opportunity to bring in the harvest of souls in Tanzania and Burundi, it has been a fertile field for me in the past.  The word of God will not come back to Him void, but how will they hear without a preacher?  Pray about your part in sending forth the harvest crew to the field.  I still need travel money of $2,000, and now for the Burundi crusade, $2,500.  Thank you so much for your prayers and support, may the Lord bless you as you pray!
in Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3   Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com    Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Get Wisdom

Dear beloved:  Pics, plowing the shamba with oxen; Zephaniah leading worship at youth conference at Busia
Proverbs 4:1 Hear my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding; v2 For I give you good doctrine; do not forsake my law. v3 When I was my father's son, tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, v4 He also taught me, and said to me:  Let your heart retain my words; keep my commands and live. v5 Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
Beloved, I had the joy of preaching at a youth conference in Busia yesterday.  It was refreshing to see the young people hungry for the words of wisdom.  May God bless the generation to come here in Kenya, the leaders of tomorrow.  May they receive the wisdom of God, that they can lead the church and this country into a better place than it is now. Kenya is a young country, and is going through growing pains, but God has a great future in store for the people of Kenya.  Gather the Outcasts is here to help encourage these people, that the future Kenya will reflect the kingdom of God!  Getting excited also to be going to Tanzainia soon, for a five day crusade with some of Tanzania's finest worship leaders.  Pray for this crusade, September 4-8.  I am also stepping out in faith for a crusade in Kirundo, Burundi, the following week, September 13-15.  I am trusting the Lord for $2,000 for travel money for my team, and $4,000 for the Burundi Crusade.  Pray about your part in moving the kingdom of God forward here in East Africa.  May God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501c3   Paypal@ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Kisii Report

Dear beloved: Pics above, Worship teams leading at Ogembo, Kisii Crusade
Acts 19:18  And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. v19 Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver. v20 So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.
Beloved, we had a very good crusade in Kisii.  One hundred forty first time salvations, and many healings in an area that is about 90% SDA stronghold. One man gave testimony he had lost his hearing in his left ear, but the Lord restored the hearing when we prayed for him. I believe we were successful in chopping off the head of the snake of witchcraft and false religions in the area. Check out my facebook page for more pictures.  Our next crusade will be in Tanzania with worship leader Bony Mwaitege. It is going to be big, we are going to Mbeya, Bony's home town.  The dates are September 4-8, you can start to pray for it. Thank you so much for your prayers and support. If you have not as yet supported Gather the Outcasts Ministry, we invite you to do so as we take the soul saving message of Jesus to the nations of Africa.  God bless you!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3   Paypal@ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

On To Kisii

Dear beloved:  Pics, Poster for upcoming Kisii Crusade; Ogembo, Kisii, 2018
Romans 10:13-15 for whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him in whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?  As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace. Who bring glad tidings of good things. 
Beloved, I am looking forward to going back to Kisii to share the good news of the gospel!  We are going to the same Ogembo district that we went to in 2018, where we had a great crusade.  We will be there for four power packed days, sharing the love of Jesus with the precious souls of Kenya.  The Lord's desire is that none should perish, that all should come to repentance and a knowledge of Christ.  Pray about your part in helping send a team to Kisii.  We are still $2,000 short of our budget goal. We have a team of pastors on the ground already praying and organizing evangelism outreaches prior to the crusade.  Thank you for your prayers and support, God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501c3  Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  www.facebook.com/jimrowh 

Time for Harvest

Dear beloved:  PIcs, Maize harvest at Living Water Farm; Kisii, Kenya upcoming harvest of souls
Mark 4:26-29 And He said, " The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself, first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head. But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come."
Beloved, it is maize harvesting time here in Kenya.  We are thankful for the crop the Lord has blessed us at Living Water Farm.  The grain is very good quality and above average yield, even while many parts of Kenya were suffering drought and impending food shortage. The harvest of souls is near as well.  Join us in sending a team to Kisii, where we will put in the sickle for a four day crusade beginning August 1.  If you have not partnered with Gather the Outcasts prior to now, pray about your part in joining the harvest. There will be an unprecedented harvest of souls in the days ahead, but we can only go into the field with your support and prayers. Even in the natural harvest, there is a need for money for combines, trucks, fuel, and labor.. So much more for the harvest of souls. Thank you and God bless you!
In Christ, Jim         Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654          Paypal@ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

My Yoke is Easy

Pictures above: Zephaniah meets cappuccino for the first time; down to the river with Gladys at Living Water Fellowship
Matt 11:28 Come unto Me all you who are heavy laden and I will give you rest. v29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. v30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.
Beloved, to work for the Lord Jesus is easy work. The joy of sharing the good news of the gospel makes all the trials and tribulations worth the effort. Every day the Lord is the lifter of our head.  We had a great time with Brooke and Carrie, we will miss them..  They spoiled Zephaniah with cappuccino, and evangelized in the village to many muslims and other unbelievers.  All together they ministered to youth groups in six churches!  Gather the Outcasts is reaching the lost in many ways.  It is a joy to see young people step out in faith and minister in new ways.  The Lord loves it!  The rains are starting to slow, crusade season is coming.  Going to Kisii August 1-4 for a crusade, and Tanzania in September for a big blast with Bony Mwaitege and Tanzania's finest worship leaders.  Also have an opportunity to help a singer who is starting a business. She is an orphan girl who is raising three siblings, wants to start a salon to supplement the singing income.  She needs $1,000 for startup capital, pray about your part in boosting these kingdom projects.  God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3  Paypal at www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  www.facebook.com/jimrowh 

Street Boys

Beloved: Pics, Brooke, Carrie, and Zephaniah minister to street boys; Making chapatis
Matthew 25:34 then the King will say to those on His right, " Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. v35 For I was hungry and you gave Me food, thirsty and you gave Me drink, a stranger and you took Me in, v36 I was naked and you clothed Me, sick and you visited Me, in prison and you came to Me.
Beloved, the love of Jesus knows no bounds, perfect love casts out fear. We were able to gather the street boys of Mumias, gave them sodas and mndazis, then fed them on the word of God.  What a blessing to be able to pray with them, to tell them Jesus loves them, to break off the chains of abandonment and rejection. Two days later their lean to sheds were demolished by city crews, what little home they had gone in a heartbeat!  Gather the Outcasts ministers the love of Jesus, the good news of the gospel.  Join with us as we visit the lost and lonely, along with the rich and famous.  God loves them all!  Thank you Brooke and Carrie, you have blessed us here in Kenya. Thank you for your prayers and support!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654       501c3        Paypal@ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  www.facebook.com/jimrowh 

New Book Release

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Send Me

Pictures above: Brooke and Carrie, going to Bible study with Zephaniah;  dining at local five star, the 719 Hotel
Isaiah 6:8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, " Whom shall I send, and who shall go for Us?"   Then I (Isaiah) said, "Here am I, send me!" v9 And He said, "Go and tell this people, keep on hearing but do not understand; Keep on seeing, but do not perceive. v10 Make the heart of the people dull, and their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; Lest they see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and return and be healed."
This is what two young teachers from Kansas do with their off time, send me, Lord!  Brooke and Carrie are having a great time, leading youth Bible studies in four churches so far this week.  They also participated in a village evangelism afternoon, where two teams walked through Makunda village and prayed with over 25 households, including mostly Muslim families.  All requested prayer, some confessed Jesus as Lord!  If you have a desire to come to Africa to help spread the gospel, stop daydreaming, Gather the Outcasts has a job for you.  We are having fun spreading the good news of the gospel, people are hungry for it.
If you haven't picked up a copy of my latest book, "Prophecies for America", get one by clicking on this link.  Reviews are coming in, people like it.  https://www.amazon.com/Prophecies-America-Jim-Rowh/dp/1543966128/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=Prophecies+for+America+by+Jim+Rowh&qid=1560521664&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0 
In Christ, Jim   Gather the Outcasts, Inc. Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501c3  Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Future of Kenya

Dear beloved: Pics  Zephaniah with neighborhood children on boda; Brooke loving on her Kenya child

Matthew 18:2 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me. (2-5).

Jesus had a special place in his heart for the children, they are the example for us. He says if we become like them, we can enter the kingdom of heaven. Any African ministry involves ministry to children, to the widows and orphans. There are so many needy children, just to think about the magnitude of it can be overwhelming.  We have opportunities for you to partner with us as we support the needy children.  Support for New Hope preschool children is $20 per month, helps with uniforms, maize meal, teacher's pay.  I also have four students who are orphaned, Stephen, Lucy, Faith, and Lonah, that I am helping get through secondary school.  They are all bright students and doing well in their studies. Their fees average $150 per term.  Pray about your part in helping these students, the future of Kenya, as they complete their education.  Without secondary school it is very difficult to get a job.  May God bless you as you pray!

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

Deliver My Soul

Dear beloved:  Pictures, Bony, Zeph, and children ready to plant watermelons; five star dining at the Hilton Cafe
Psalm 116:1  I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my supplications, v2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.  v3 The pains of death surrounded me, and the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow. v4 Then I called upon the name of the Lord.  O Lord, I implore You, deliver my soul! 
Beloved, we have been delivered of very hot and dry conditions the last few weeks here in Kenya.  There are places here in the country where there is no food or water.  Even some of the large cities in Kenya the water supplies have dried up.  But we thank God this week it started to rain, we are thankful for our God is merciful.  The spring at Living Water continues to flow, many villagers are coming there to fill up their jugs of water.  To have an abundant water supply in Kenya is life itself. Jesus talked about living water also, He said, " Whoever drinks of the water that I give will never thirst again. The water that I give will become in him a fountain springing up into everlasting life."  We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts as we take the living water to the people of Kenya and East Africa.  I will be back in USA the latter part of April and May, if you would like for me to come share about the ministry, drop me an email and we can arrange dates.  Thank you for your support and prayers, God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim   Gather the Outcasts, Inc, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654      501c3       Paypal@www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Fulfill All Righteousness

Dear beloved:  Pics, Stevo getting baptized in the creek at Living Water; Reception desk the crew made at Living Water Home
Matthew 3:13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him v14 and John tried to prevent Hm saying, " I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?" v15  But Jesus answered and said to him, "Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed Him.
Stevo, the former street boy, had resisted baptism for two months.  When we talked to him about being obedient to Jesus, we told him that Jesus Himself was baptized.  Jesus submitted to baptism to fulfill all righteousness, to be in right standing with God, and to prepare Him for obedience to go to the cross.  Some of the street boys Stevo lived with told him it wasn't necessary, but after praying about it for a couple weeks, he submitted.  The angels in heaven are now rejoicing!  We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we take the gospel to the nations of Africa, as we preach, baptize, and teach all that He has commanded us. Last week at Living Water Fellowship we had nearly 50 people attend, glory to God!  God is moving in Makunda. May God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3  Paypal@www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Street Children

Dear beloved:  Pics, ground plowed ready for planting; Bony and Paul showing off table building skills
Mark 1:23 Now there was a man in the synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, v24 saying, "Let us alone! What have we to do with you Jesus of Nazareth? Did you come to destroy us? I know who You are, the Holy One of God! v25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be quiet and come out of him!" v26 And when the unclean spirit had convulsed him and cried out with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Beloved, one of the new converts at the church is a twenty year old, former street boy named Stevo.  He has a heart to worship, even to write songs on the fly in the Spirit. His mind is a bit full of confusion due to the years of sniffing glue and eating garbage, but he is making progress in the kingdom.  We even introduced him to hard work this week, he helped dig the ground preparing for planting maize.  He needs your prayer that his body and mind can be restored and healed, and that he can become a productive soldier in the Lord's army. I also pray that his gift of singing and leading worship will bloom in the days ahead.  We are finishing up final details preparing for children at the Living Water Children's Home, making tables, cabinets, and shelving. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we strive to make a difference in the lives of people here in Kenya and East Africa.  Whether in crusades, the children's home, or one person off the street, the Lord loves them all.  May God bless you as you pray!
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Blood of the Innocents

Dear beloved:  Pictures ,Manyala, Butere Crusade poster, Feb 15-17; Living Hope Fellowship
Jeremiah 10:4 " Because they have forsaken Me and made this an alien place, because they have burned incense in it to other gods whom neither they, their fathers, or the kings of Judah have known, and have filled this place with the blood of the innocents v5 they have also built the high places of Baal to burn their sons with fire for burnt offerings to Baal, which I did not command nor did it ever come into my mind."
Beloved, we praise the Lord Jesus that in Kenya abortion is illegal.  There are groups that are advocating for abortion here, but I have steadfastly preached in dozens of churches in East Africa that God blesses the nations that stand up for the rights of the unborn; that every single child, born and unborn, is created in the image of God. Isn't it amazing that in Africa where people are sometimes surviving on two dollars a day, they fight to keep their children and provide for them the best they can.  Partner with Gather the Outcasts as we boost children and preach the life giving message of the gospel.  Our mission here is about life!  Jesus said, "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."  Our Living Water Children's Home registration is moving forward, we will soon have children.  Pray also for the Butere, Kenya Crusade, coming in mid February to Manyala village. My heartcry is for souls to have life!  May God bless you as you pray. 
In Christ, Jim   Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3   Paypal@www.gathertheoutcasts.com   or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com                     Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com    www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Rich Young Ruler

Dear beloved:  Pics, Zephaniah leading worship at Living Water Fellowship; right,Bony and Paul painting
Matthew 19:16  Now behold, one came and said to Him, " Good teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" v17 so He said to him, " Why do you call me good? No one is good but One, that is God. But if you want to enter into eternal life, keep the commandments." v18 He said to Him, "Which ones?" Jesus said, "You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness.  v19 Honor your father and mother, and, you shall love your neighbor as yourself." v20 The young man said to Him, "All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?" v21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."  v22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
Beloved, can Jesus really be serious that He wants us to sell all our possessions and follow Him?  For those of us from wealthy nations such as the USA, we can certainly identify with the rich young ruler, for we too, have great possessions. And sometimes our possessions control us, to the point we are robbed of the joy that we thought we would have if we owned them. Most people in Africa don't have the luxury of many possessions.  They live and fight for today. They have different burdens, such as finding money for food, clothing, or school fees.  Gather the Outcasts is trying to make a difference in the lives of people in Africa.  We share the love and joy that Jesus has for them, that their own joy will be complete.  They can have the mind of Christ to make good decisions, live a life dedicated to Him.  We want to care for the disadvantaged children as well, that they may have a chance at a better life while on the earth. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.  God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654     501c3       Paypal @www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com                       Email:  pureprairie@hotmail.com    www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Nairobi Terror Attack

Dear beloved:  New storehouse completed; All night kesha 2013, before Westgate Mall attack, Nairobi
Habakkuk 1:2 O Lord, how long shall I cry, and You not hear? Even cry out to You, "Violence!" and You will not save. v3 Why do You show me iniquity, and cause me to see trouble? For plundering and violence are before me; there is strife, and contention arises, v4 therefore the law is powerless, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; therefore perverse judgment proceeds.
Beloved, news of the terrorist attack in Nairobi this week brought back painful memories of 2013 when the Westgate Mall was attacked in Nairobi.  I praise God that He had 200 of us stationed as watchmen on the wall at an all night kesha not far from the mall.  We were there on Friday night, then came back for an all day church service on Sunday.  The attack began on Saturday and went on for four days.  It's possible the Lord used us to stand in the gap for Kenya and help minimize the suffering, some questions we won't know the answers until we get to heaven. The Bible says that in the last days, perilous times will come. Men will be unloving,unforgiving, slanderers, without self control, brutal, despisers of good.( 2 Timothy 3:3) We are here now!  Partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we stand in the gap for Kenya and other nations in Africa.  The soul saving message of Jesus is for all people.  God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3   Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com                       Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   Faceook.  www.facebook.com/jimrowh

Living Water Fellowship

Dear beloved; Pics, Living Water Fellowship, Kenya; view from hotel room, Bujumbura, Burundi
Matthew 10:12 And when you go into a house, greet it. v13 If the household is worthy,.let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. v14 and whoever will not receive you, nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake the dust off from your feet.
Beloved, one of the greatest challenges to the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ in Africa is the rise and expansion of Isam.  How do you win Muslims to the Lord Jesus? One person at a time!  We have begun a new fellowship at the Living Water Children's home in Kenya, in the village of Makunda.  The village is about 75% muslim in makeup.  In just two meetings we have now had eight new converts.  We are baptizing them in the river down at the bottom of the shamba.  Zephaniah and I are copastoring the fellowship, we are going to the homes and praying for the sick and those in need. Pray for this fellowship to continue to grow and flourish, that the whole village will be transformed by the power of the gospel. As for the Living Water Children's Home, we are pursuing the registration of an existing ministry in Kenya so we can get the home registered and operating.  I am trusting the Lord for $3,000 for registration expenses, plus another $3,000 for beds and kitchen supplies.  Please pray about your part in getting the home up and operating.  Thank you for your prayers and support.  May God bless you as you pray!
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