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