Friday, November 27, 2015

Here is our latest Mombasa, Kenya News pac

We trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration.

Love,

David & Beckie Smith

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

48 reported Killed in night raid on MPEKETONI! Please continue to pray for the coastal region of Kenya!

Police battle gunmen in Mpeketoni attack

In Summary

Inspector General David Kimaiyo stated that they were yet to be furnished with details of the situation but confirmed the attack.
“We have run into the bushes fearing for our lives but we are more worried about our children in the boarding school in town,” said Mrs Martha Mutigi.

Explosion and gun fire rent the air since 8pm Sunday as police battled unknown attackers in Mpeketoni area of Lamu.

Mpeketoni Police Station, two hotels and a petrol station were among those attacked, witnesses told the Nation.

Military spokesman Major Emmanuel Chirchir on his twitter account said attackers in 2 Nissan matatus entered Mpeketoni and started shooting, adding that surveillance aircraft was already airborne.

Residents said they were fleeing the area into the nearby bushes to take cover as police continue to battle unknown attackers.

“We have run into the bushes fearing for our lives but we are more worried about our children in the boarding school in town,” said Mrs Martha Mutigi an area resident.

Inspector General David Kimaiyo stated that they were yet to be furnished with details of the situation but confirmed the attack.

“We do not have full information on the incident and we are still trying to reach our officers at the moment,” he told the Nation in a phone interview.

Residents said Breeze View Hotel and Taweel restaurant are also affected as bellowing smoke was seen around their locations.

Sporadic gun fire and explosions spreading panic among residents with the police seemingly unable to contain the situation.

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When I heard of the attach from my worker George I then called our District Supt. Joshua and he told me that he had heard from our Pastor Zechariah in Mpeketoni & he and his family were able to get into the bush when the gunfire started. I then called the District Presbyter James because I knew he had family in Mpeketoni. He said the towers for cell phone were hit but he did receive word by the orange network that his family was all ok. The reports came that there were over 50 unknown people who started killing all the men and pushing the women aside as they rode into town. The last time I was in Mpeketoni I stayed at the Breeze Way hotel. This was burnt and many were shot & killed there watching the world cup. We have not heard yet if we have lost any of our members of the church. Please continue to pray for the situation in Kenya. Beckie & I appreciate you lifting us up before the Father and we both have a peace of God’s protection.

David & Beckie Smith

PO Box 34102

Mombasa, Kenya

East Africa

80118

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

The Open Door Project - EMARTI VILLAGE

Open Door Project --Emarti Massai Village

A few days ago I woke up at 3:30 am thinking about the open door. I had been talking to our E. Africa director the night before about the entrance to the Massai's water hole. It had large thorn bushes encircling the water hole, which was covered with yellow & green interesting particles floating on top.

This is the only place in this area to get water for drinking, bathing & cooking.

The reason for the hedge of thorn bushes, with only a single entrance, was to keep the wild animals and cattle from entering and spoiling the water by body waste. It was a way to control their good 'clean' water.

As I woke up this morning the little song I remember singing as a kid was going over in my mind. "You can't go over it , you can't go under it, you can't go around it, you must come in at the door." This door or entrance to the water hole was the only one way in. However, they had also stacked logs at the door. The Massai were going over with great ease and they waited to see if this old missionary was able to crawl over. Yep, I made it but it took me a little longer than some of the others and that's when I saw where they had drawn the water for our tea.

Jesus talks about the door in the Holy Book. He said no one can come to the Father except through Jesus. He is the door to eternal life. Jesus said he is standing there waiting for us to step though the open door. Can you help us walk though this open door? The chief has given us a word of welcome to come help his people.

The first stage: The Emarti Village needs a water well. This is a great opportunity to reach this village by providing a bore hole costing about $5000 in order to give them physical water, clean water that will save people from dying early. Then we can help them with spiritual water when we bring the Word to the village by giving Bibles and gospel tracts in their language. As one of the pastors said, "We can bring the Word but it also takes the Spirit to change the heart." May God give us wisdom to reach these Massai in this village of Emarti.

The second stage: A place to worship. A Tabernacle will cost about $6000.

How can you help? First you can pray. Then you can give, with the assurance that God loves a cheerful giver. Send to: Assemblies of God World Missions

Pray for the Kentucky Team. They are coming in May to do evangelism and conduct medical camps. Pray that the rain will not hinder the opportunity of going into this area. Pray for wisdom as we walk through this open door.

Blessings,

David & Beckie Smith

PO Box 34102

Mombasa, Kenya

East Africa

80118

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Monday, March 17, 2014

Can you help us through the OPEN DOOR?

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Christmas pictures :) & Happy New Year 2014

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Dear family and friends,

It's hard to believe that Christmas, 2013 was just 'yesterday' and we're looking at the year 2013 being 'yesterday' in the next few days.

We have SO many things to thank the Lord for as we look back over the days and months of 2013. We spent part of this year in the United States, on the second half of our itineration/deputation, and it was wonderful seeing so many of you, sharing with believers what God is doing in our part of the world and what we are believing God for in this coming year of 2014.

Having the birth of our 9th grandchild William Ray Fader, to our youngest daughter Krista and her husband Caleb, occur in December certainly makes the details of Christ's birth more poignant. However, Christ who came in humility as a babe, will come again as the majestic King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Everything points to the fact that the time for His return is near yet there is still much to be done. We see and hear the disarray our world is in and the tragedy that seems to abound in every place, however, behind the scenes God is working, accomplishing His purposes and people from all nations, tribes and tongues are coming to find Jesus as Lord and Savior. Matt 4:16 says, "The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned."

Our prayer is that until He comes we would be faithful to point and lead those in darkness to the Babe/King, the Redeemer of all mankind!

Thank you for all you do to enable us to fulfill His calling.....we are very cognizant of the fact that without all of you our work would be much more difficult.

Blessings for a wonderful 2014. MARANATHA!!

David and Beckie Smith

On Friday, December 27, 2013 10:41 PM, Krista Fader <kristafader@gmail.com> wrote:

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

New bundle of Joy! Dec. 13th 2013

Dear Family and Friends

Merry Christmas!

Good News! William Ray Fader. 7lbs6oz. 20.5in :)

Parents: Kaleb & Krista Fader ( daughter who lives in Chicago) This make #9 grandkid now.

WOW! More pictures to come in a few days.

Beckie was able to be there for the birth and help Krista.

I was able to have a great Christmas dinner at the oldest British club in Kenya, but a little disappointed when they came out with the cold turkey they had cooked the night before and serve it cold from the fridge.

Well we must be thankful in all things. God is Good.

David & Beckie Smith

PO Box 34102

Mombasa, Kenya

East Africa

80118

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Intercession needed....

Dear friends:

This morning, we were given some concerning information pertaining to the East African Coast. A pastor, Suleiman Abdul* told us that he was contacted by a person who tracks terrorist chatter. He warned the pastor to take extra care because he, along with other pastors who chose to "come out from among them and be separate", have been targeted. According to this person, thousands of shillings have been offered as awards to persons who will take it upon themselves to take the lives of these followers of Jesus Christ.

We need intercessors to cover these men and their families in prayer.....that they might have strength, wisdom, peace and power in the Spirit as they faithfully serve the Lord in the ministries He has called them.....and that they may see an exponential harvest in their fields of labor. May the enemy's desire to destroy and create havoc be stopped cold and that above all, the name of JESUS may receive glory and be lifted up!

We praise the Lord for the reports we've heard of mighty moves of God in outlying areas, and that always ratchets up the level of spiritual warfare. PLEASE lift these brethren to the Lord during these difficult days.

Blessings,

David and Beckie

* Name changed to protect the identity of this person

David & Beckie Smith

PO Box 34102

Mombasa, Kenya

East Africa

80118