BA air flight delayed for Kenyad

 

Dear Family and Friends,

 

This morning we were closing up the last of 6 bags in preparation for our flight when I opened my emails to find that the flight had been delayed by several hours, which would cause us to miss our connections for all ongoing flights. We could have been discouraged but then I was reminded of the African man who was late to work crossing the Likoni Ferry to the mainland and was he was so upset that he did not make the boat and  yelled at the captain 'YOU ARE MAKING ME LATE TO WORK.". After only a few minutes he was so happy he did not make the connection because all of the sudden he saw the boat turn over as the people all shifted to the other side and over 100 people drowned in the ocean. 

 

Sometimes we don't understand why things happen the way they do but we have to understand that our God is in complete control. One thing I know is that I received several calls today from pastors and friends saying  they needed some information for some water well projects and signed monthly faith commitment forms for $100. I'm aware that this might not have happened if we were not delayed by one DAY. 

 

Again we want to THANK YOU for helping us with your prayers and your support as we traveled the past 4 months on this short furlough. WE serve a great big wonderful Lord who came to die for our sins and the sins of many that have not heard that Jesus is the answer to their problems.

 

May God continue to meet your every need.

 

Love from your friends,

 

David & Beckie Smith

 

 

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Please check out the attachments above. We appreciate your faithful prayers and support. Going back to Kenya in 3 months.

Blessings,

David & Beckie Smith

Merry Christmas!

Dear family & friends, far and near:

 

Beckie and I want to wish you a WONDERFUL Christmas and a New Year full of God's favor!

 

No matter what our circumstance or situation, because Jesus came in simplicity and humility, leaving the grandeur of His infinite Kingdom, choosing to identify with the very humanity He created, we can experience the love, joy, and peace He came to bring!

 

"For my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel."

Luke 2:30-32

 

"I have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly."

John 10:10b

 

Thank you for spiritual and financial support as we fulfill His call to share the "light to bring revelation to the Gentiles" to those who have not yet experienced, nor have much access to HIS light!

 

Blessings,

David and Beckie

Kenya , E. Africa

Sorry i did not attach Newsletter first time around.

We trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration.

Love,

David & Beckie Smith

 

Here is our latest Mombasa, Kenya News pac

We trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration.

Love,

David & Beckie Smith

 

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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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

     

 

_______________________________________________

For tax exempt gifts send to:

David D. Smith account  # 221097

1445 Boonville Ave

Springfield, Mo.

65802-1894

Without friends like you, it would not be possible to minister effectively in Kenya.  To partner with us in this incredible  endeavor, click BELOW for access to a secure online IRS-deductible contributions:¹

DONATE   NOW: CLICK HERE

Reaching   Planting   Training  Touching

Email: David.Smith@agmd.org

http://www.agmd.org

http://www.davidandbeckiesmith.com

Home: 972-923-0510