Scripture Reading
Acts 16:6-10
6 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. 8 So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. 9 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Culture Reading
· Read in Culture Smart: Kenya: Chapter 1, Land and People, p. 17-26 on the Kenyan People
o Did you notice how many tribes were mentioned? There are 47 total tribes in Kenya—all forced into one western-style government.
o Did you notice which tribes were the largest (and thus most influential)?
o Did you notice the diversity of influences from outside of Kenya, especially Asian?
Devotional Thought
· Our trip to Kenya is rooted in a call from God on our lives. It begins with God’s general call for all Christians to go into the world and make disciples through preaching the Gospel to all people (Matthew 28:19-20). Our trip is also rooted in a vision from Wayland Baptist University. Twenty years ago, a vision was set into motion to educate Kenyans with a Bachelor’s degree in Religion. This vision has seen hundreds of Christian studies graduates enter into local churches and the Kenyan workforce. These students are still actively serving God all over Kenya. Finally, our trip is rooted in a vision from one of these graduate. Nahashon Gichimu has a bachelor’s degree from Wayland and is currently working on a master’s degree. He is also a pastor of the Cornerstone Family Chapel in Nairobi. He and his wife, Joyce, have started a school called Russel Academy in the area where Joyce’s family has grown up. His vision is to reach Kenyans with Gospel of Christ while also equipping Kenyan pastors with the tools necessary to maintain healthy Christian congregations. The vision is ambitious and God-sized. And it is exciting for us to be able to participate in a ministry that is reaching many Kenyan tribes throughout all of Kenya.
Reflection and Prayer
· Pray for Pastor Nahashon (Nash) as he leads his pastor training team to reach key Kenyan leaders.
· Pray for Joyce and her leadership at Russell Academy.
· Pray for Nash, Joyce and their children: Kevin and Praise. Pray for good health, God’s provision, protection, and faithfulness to Christian living.
· Pray for the vision of EPIK ministries to become reality. From the EPIK website: Our goal is to partner with local churches by training pastors and leaders and by equipping the Church of Kenya to address the needs of its people.
· Pray for your role in fulfilling this vision.
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