Abundantly Blessed!

A few months ago an incredible man of God, Isaac Lelei, came to our church to tell us of his plans to return home to Africa and start a Free Will Baptist Church.  He had been saving his money and was going to buy a piece of property and begin building a church that God had instructed for him to build.  Several of the people of our church have continued to keep in contact with him since his visit.  What God is doing through his work there in Africa is amazing. 



Isaac preaching in Africa.



Let me share with you a couple of emails we have received from Isaac after his return to his home in Kenya.

Hello Preacher Friends,

I trust that the Grace of God is abounding for you just as it is for us in Kenya.

Sunday June 14th we had 37 people attenday our morning service. It was a cold and rainy day but God honored our fellowship with two people being saved that day!

Yesterday, sunday June 24th we had 44 attending church. Eleven souls were given to Christ. Praise be to the name of Jesus!

We plan to have our first ever Wednesday night prayer Fellowship at the preacher's house. We will talk about what we can do to come up with a shelter where we can meet of Sundays since we are currently experiencing a rainy winter season..

Please do not forget to mention us daily in your prayers. we have many spiritual and material needs. We also promise to keep you in our prayers.

Blessings,

Your Brother in Jesus,

Isaac Kipngetich Lelei

 

The Congregation.

 

 

Another email in August

Praise be to God! Yesterday's attendance was 81. Look at all the little jewels! We experienced a great visitation of the Spirit in every aspect of the service. We provided a lunch that consisted of rice, potatoes and beans plus sweet hot tea (with milk in it). we plan to have our first baptismal service on Aug 26 on a pool of water outside my apartment. We had 21 that are ready for baptism by yesterday. I am really thrilled at what the Lord is doing in our midst. It is a wonderful experience to adventure with God.

Thanks for partnering with us in this endeavor!

Your Brother

Isaac Lelei

Another Pic of the Congregation

 As you can see, they are meeting outdoors as they have no building to worship in.  They are sitting on benches made of rough wood and basically trees they have trimmed to make legs.  I don't know about you, but I feel abundantly blessed when I compare the conditions that I am allowed to worship in compared to theirs.  These people are just so hungry for the Word.  Their worship is their top priority.  

A Baptism with Brother Isaac.

It has come to our attention that Isaac and his church could really use a tent and some chairs to serve as a temporary "church" while they continue to follow the Lord in building His church in their area.  This sounds like a very simple request.  However, in Kenya nothing is simple when it comes to serving the Lord.  This tent would provide them with shelter during the winter and rainy seasons as well as protection from the sun.  When Brother Isaac was approached with the idea of using a tent, he sent the following email:

The house tent and chairs will serve as a sanctuary and shelter from the rains and the sun since we are currently meeting in the open air. When the Lord blesses us with a church building, we will use the tent and chairs to plant our next church in another village where and when the Lord leads us. Our prayer is that the Lord will bless you and all who are in this project in the intention to further the kingdom of God. We love you so much and want you to know that we are very encouraged to have you on board with us.

Your Brother,

Isaac Kipngetich Lelei

Kiambaa, Kenya

 

We have made it our goal to raise $2,500 in US currency so that Isaac and his church can receive a tent and chairs for a temporary church.  We are hoping that we can do this by Sunday, September 30th so that we can get the stuff ordered and Isaac can receive it before the weather starts to turn.  I have been in the shoes of asking people to support a mission financially, and it is a very overwhelming task.  However, my God has always proven to be faithful in anything that He leads you to do.  So, I am not asking for you to write a check or send any donation to anyone.  I am asking that you pray for God to show you how He would have for you to share the blessings He has so abundantly blessed you with.  It's all about Him!!!

We're Moving!

The Lord has richly blessed us once again. Last week, we were given the privilege of purchasing another home. This is not just any home though. We are the proud owners of a home that has been in Ingrid's family for almost 100 years. Her mother and grandmother were both raised there, so it holds lots of memories for everyone.

Soon after Christmas, we will be packing our things and heading to our new home in Simerly Creek which is just 4 miles from the Gorge. We will also be putting our current home on the market. So, pray with us that we can move smoothly and that the house sells quickly. It is a very hectic time at our house, but we are very thankful for this opportunity that God has given to us.

Wow!

The Valley Forge Nation at CCC 2010

Words cannot describe the blessings that the Lord poured down on each of us as we experienced Camp Christian Challenge and Parent Camp 2010. The Spirit was so strong in the Big Top during each service that you couldn't help but feel it.

A Packed Altar at the Big Top

Thank you to our church family and all of the Valley Forge Volunteers who made this such a success. Our church is so blessed! We also want to say thanks to all of the Doe River Gorge Staff who came along side us and helped us with each and every activity! Last weekend was just proof that God is still doing GREAT THINGS!!! PRAISE HIM FOR ALL HE HAS DONE!!!

It's time for camp!

This weekend is one of the most exciting weekends for us. We get to share Doe River Gorge with our church family. Starting Friday at 5:30 our church family, "The Valley Forge Nation", will invade the campus of Doe River for a weekend of spiritual blessings. This is an annual event for our church, and we are always so excited to see it come. We ask that you cover this weekend in prayer. Our desire is that the Holy Spirit will fill the Gorge and lives will be changed forever! Valley Forge FWB Church-It's time for camp!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mission Accomplished

It is very hard to believe that the Adventure Quest season has come to a close. Everything wrapped up yesterday afternoon as another year has come and gone. It would be almost impossible to tell you all of the great things that God has done this summer. For now, let us just say praise the Lord for all He has done! We are just unworthy servants who He allows to do His will. Although we often feel incapable, He continues to show His mighty power. Praise Him for He is worthy!!!

Now, we will shift gears and start planning for the upcoming retreats that are scheduled. On the top of the list are the Mother-Daughter and Father-Son Retreats. If you are a parent, make sure to sign up for these life changing events. Each promises to be a very rewarding time! For more info, go to http://www.doerivergorge.com/.

Once again, thank you for everything that you do for us. Our ministry would not be possible without the love and support we get from each of you.

This is it!

Today is the day we send the final group of Questors home. Adventure Quest 2010 will be complete! God has done so many marvelous things. We praise Him for He is worthy!



This week we got to share Doe River with some of our family. Shannon's niece and nephew came down from Maryland with two of their cousins, and Ingrid's niece met them for an action packed week of adventure. It is always a joy to see them having a great time!

The weekend will be filled with affirmations and fun for the Summer Staff. Hopefully, we can send them off with full hearts and excited spirits. Pray that God will continue to be active in their lives and encourage them to always work for Him!


Thank you for helping us through another summer! Our lives will be forever changed because of the work God has allowed us to do.

Only Two Weeks Left!

It is hard to believe that the Adventure Quest season is almost complete. Over 200 young people have already accepted the Lord as their Saviour this summer. We praise Him for the wonderful work He is doing. We are very excited about what He has for us in the next couple of weeks ahead.

We would love for you to join us as we pray for the Questers who have started a new walk with the Lord, the remaining Questers who are scheduled to come to have a wonderful experience, and for the staff as their physical bodies are growing tired. All of us could use a dose of God's strength and protection as the end of summer is approaching. Thank you all for everything you do for us! God is so good!!!