Gather the Outcasts

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Dear beloved;  pics, Buddy at local diner;  Zeph and Bony teaching children at Children's Fun Day

Psalm 139:14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. v15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. v16 Your eyes saw my substance being yet unformed. And in Your book they were all written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.  v17 How precious are Your thoughts to me, O God!  How great is the sum of them!

We place a high priority on the teaching and nurturing of the children God has placed in our care. In addition to the 25 children we now have in the Living Water Children's Home, we also have a Children's Funday every other Saturday.  We have been doing this for a couple years now, and we routinely feed 125 or more children.  We also teach them how valuable they are in God's sight, that they are uniquely created and God knows each and every one of them, and has a wonderful plan for their life.  Many of the children are from muslim families in Makunda village, so these words are very new and exciting to them.  We want them to hear the good news of the gospel, while their little hearts are open and not stained and hardened by the harsh life here in Kenya.  With your help we can expand this fun/feeding day to other locations here around Makunda.  We also have plans to build a primary school on the land next to the children's home.  Pray with us that we can purchase one more parcel of land needed, and that we can quickly raise the funds to build the school.  Jesus said, "With the faith of a mustard seed, you can pray and mountains will be moved into the sea."  We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts as we move the kingdom of God forward here in Kenya and East Africa.  With God nothing is impossible!  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   or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  

Saturday, October 8, 2022

My Yoke is Easy

Dear beloved:  Pics, Mbeya, TZ Crusade; Baptism at Living Water Church, Kenya

Matthew 11:28 "Come to Me, all you who labor and 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 weary souls. v30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Beloved, one of the signs of the end times is that Christians will be persecuted and be hated by all nations for Jesus name's sake.  I never imagined persecution of Christians would ever take place in America, I found the whole idea a bit incomprehensible.  And yet we see it happening more and more with each passing day.  The invitation by Jesus to come unto Him is especially appropriate now.  People are full of fear, anxiety, and distrust.  Jesus said, "You can trust Me, I will carry your burdens for you."  That is a welcome thought to settle our anxiety.  God's word is settled in heaven.  Faith is simply trusting God, and trusting that the words spoken in the Bible are true.  Are you anxious, weary, and dreading the news each day?  Put your trust in Jesus, you will find rest for your soul. The good news of the gospel is the hope for all mankind, the hope that does not disappoint.  When we share the good news with people here in Africa, they respond.  They also respond when we show them acts of kindness, build them a house, or give them a meal or cup of water in Jesus name.  You can be a part of that with your generous support of this ministry. We have two special needs children in particular who need leg braces, wheel chairs, and instruction at a school for disabled children. They are needing your help so they can be productive members of society.  Pray about your part in supporting Gather the Outcasts work here in Africa. We would love to hear from you today, 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   or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com