In August, Tamara Faris, Founder of Memory Books for Children, was invited to speak at a conference on loss and grief and the use of Memory Books by children to make the journey through their grief. With joy, we share with you a reflective report of the conference as sent by Rev. Musumba David in Kenya:
"With are full of thanksgiving and appreciation for the great work and ministry that has been taking place in the Land of Kenya and the continent of Africa.
The ministry was such great success beyond our expectations. Thanks very much for all the prayer groups that have poured their lives and time to call on the Lord and our God for the ministry that had been done. I would like to take this time to appreciate the valued prayers that you made for this most recent visit. God answered our prayers.
We had such wonderful time together in the presence of the Lord, so much so that the seven days seemed like just one day.
The first team came early: the Olson's, Micah, Christine, Jessica, Ethan and Seth. They did more than was expected of them and gave all their lives to work for the success of the conference. The church compound bathroom had been the brainchild of Christine from the first time she came, laying the foundation and supporting the work through to completion. The team also worked with the local people and despite the language challenges, they blended well. It was humbling to see Christine and the family work for very long hours in the sun and in the kitchen preparing and serving the people as well as all the children who came during the conference. They got sunburn marks on their bodies and ate the local food - they were missionaries with great heart. They gave their finances way beyond their budget for they did not look at what they had budgeted but saw the need and helped without getting tired or weary of standing in the gap. Micah navigated every journey, driving very long hours in the night to get both the supplies and the team to the conference and wherever else they needed to go within Nakuru. We we cannot repay you, but we lift your family to God to bless you.
The team that followed them has tremendously changed our lives, and we will never be the same again. Their prophetic ministry has broken the chains over Rhonda. They listened to the Spirit, yielded to God for direction, and it was evident that God was in control. This has changed the way we do ministry here in Africa. We feel it in the spirit and also in the natural, and we have the shared testimony of the representatives of the nations that attended the conference. Its awesome what God has done in their lives.
Thank you for loving us so much to have come to us. The team members together were to us one person. You are a great example of doing ministry together without putting personal ambitions ahead of the team and Christ. We are glad to partner with such a great mission and ministry. Under the influence of the Holy Spirit, the conference left us feeling filled rather than drained. Thank you for coming to us not in words, but in the power of the Holy Spirit. All of us are blessed to be in the presence of the Lord. Your love for us is beyond words.
Continue to pray for us.
a) Pray for the school project here in Rhonda so that we provide education to the less fortunate.
b) Pray for the well and green house project for this will help us grow crops to help sustain the school.
c) Pray for both the chicken, pig and dairy cow project. This is a sustainability project to help the school and both the women and youths in Rhonda as they work to earn a livelihood.
d) Pray for the people within the congregation who are providing Human Resource help and lift them up before the father.
e) Pray for me and my family, for the divine intervention, and for the ministry we have. There is so much on us to do, and we need God to intervene as you have witnessed.
Love you all very much, and continue praying for one another."
