Answered Prayer & Amazing Generosity

In late July, our lives turned from predictable to chaotic.  We were involved in packing up the house and moving from a suburb of Nairobi to a home closer to the city center.  After a lightning-fast month of August, we have settled in another new place after yet another move.  As you would imagine, it has been both physically and mentally taxing as we approach the final steps of our move to Ethiopia.

It got us thinking about how many times we've moved since we were married in July 2008.  In those six years, we've spent time in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, New York, Wales, Blue Nile State (South Sudan), and the Nairobi area.  We lived in 14 different homes, only one of which was actually ours (which was eventually bombed), and had the pleasure of meeting and/or reconnecting with some very dear friends in each place.  The longest stay in any one of those places was 2 years while I was in seminary here in Kenya.  We've attempted to learn several languages along the way as well. 

Throughout this whole journey, we have been blessed by incredible prayer warriors and financial partners who continually fulfill the Great Commission as we minister together in our unique areas of calling.  We were in touch with you about some of our prayer requests and financial needs during that upheaval in late July.  By early August, we had experienced many answered prayers and amazing generosity on the part of God's people.  In answer to prayer, we have a possible new home in Ethiopia (pictured above).  Please continue to pray that all the necessary arrangements will be made so we can move in and get settled quickly after our arrival.  In response to our financial needs, the updated post from July 29th gives details.  For August, we anticipate another very good month in terms of regular support and special one-time giving.  We have yet to see our statements from the USA, Canada, and United Kingdom in combination, but we know at least $1,000 USD was contributed toward the cost of the Land Cruiser (also pictured).

As you pray for us, please remember these things.  We are excited as we see the Lord moving in answer to your prayers, prompting amazing generosity as you give.  Thanks so much!  As with before, please note the new links for online giving.  God bless, Nate