Rangi kids
We are excited about what is happening among the Rangi people.
There is a lot to be thankful for about the work among the Rangi people…
Drought in Gabra Land
Bona dado? Dado! Isan dado? How are you fairing in the drought? Ok, how about you? This is one Gabra greeting, which is being heard far too often. The drought in northern Kenya has continued unabated for over 6 months now, and except for a light shower on Easter Sunday, there hasn’t been a drop in Kalacha. The rainy season has passed and the next hope of rain will be in October/ November unless God intervenes. This drought is having profound affect upon both humans and livestock who live in interdependence. The nomadic Gabra are hit hard by the fact that grass for grazing and water for drinking are about 30 miles apart, with lava fields in between. So every 3-4 days the goat and sheep herders find themselves making the trek down from grazing in the Hurri Hills to the life-giving springs of Kalacha. Camel herders fair a bit better as they can go 3-4 weeks between visits to the springs. And even those Gabra who’ve chosen to settle in town, near the springs, are no better off as their milk supply is dried up and the cost of packaged milk is rising steadily.
Continue reading ‘Gabra - “The drought has continued unabated for over 6 months.”’
Bara village
Our contacts among the Bara are not currently in Madagascar but have been able to send us a small amount of information that we can be praying about. Do not be discouraged or grow weary of doing good! Your prayers are important. Here is the information we have had from Marc…”I spoke on the phone with François, our Malagasy teammate the other day and they are doing well. They are busy pastoring the church in the Besakoa area. The church is growing slowly but there have been a few new believers lately. They need our prayers as they disciple the believers.
Aringa Lady
The majority of Aringa are Muslims. The other percentage is shared by Catholics, Anglican, and a few Pentecostals. At present, Yumbe District is 72% Muslim and the Christians are seen as a small minority - Catholics 14.1% and 8.8% Anglicans (2002 Census).
The Aringa have lagged behind the most of Uganda in spiritual and physical development due to many historical and present constraints.
The vision of Here is Life is seeing many people believing in Jesus Christ, growing in their faith, and meeting their physical needs.
Sakalava group
Thank you to everyone who has been praying for the Sakalava people as well as Madagascar as a whole during the political turmoil. Thankfully things have settled down again.
Now that the rainy season has ended, the roads out to the countryside are passable again. There are many different local Malagasy people, as well as many missionaries, who make regular trips out to villages deep in the countryside to do teaching and encourage any local believers. Although the numbers may be few, please continue to pray for those believers who may not have a regular church to attend or regular contact with other Christians. Continue reading ‘Sakalava: Praying for the Harvest’
