Ministry Update

It has been awhile since the last update, so I have quite a few things to share.

First, and by far most important, is the DIRE drought situation facing our dear Brothers and Sisters in our ministry area of Kenya. We now have over 200 Churches sprinkled over 3/4 of the Region where the Maasai Tribes are located in Kenya, and virtually every part is being affected by the lack of rain. As the drought persists, livestock begin to die, creating a huge food shortage issue. Our church is now experiencing this in a BIG WAY. Members in many regions are dying of starvation and unless relief comes shortly, it will continue to worsen. Daniel has asked us to divert any short term giving to food costs, as the inflationary trend in Kenya, coupled with this severe drought, has made this THE ONLY ISSUE of concern at this time.

We raised over $5,000 through the Third Annual Dominic Costanzo Memorial Sporting Clay Shoot in August. We are using the proceeds from the Shoot to relieve immediate food needs and alleviate some of the suffering of Our Church in Kenya. We are asking our Donors to consider matching this amount in the coming days. Any help towards this immediate need will be a HUGE BLESSING for our Brothers and Sisters in Maasai Land.

On a more positive note:

We have been able to increase our giving to Waddada, thanks to your help and Ken's diligent efforts towards this part of the Ministry. Wadada is currently housing at least 33 children, which stretches the capacity of the Children's Home, but it is a blessing nonetheless.

The elections in Kenya have turned out as a positive for Christians for the near term, as many Christians have gained and retained seats and the New Prime Minister is a Christian as well. His opponent had a negative view of Christians and this was a concern going into the recent election, but Praise the Lord that things have worked out for now.

Daniel's vision of this Ministry reaching all Maasai is continuing. They are reaching farther into outlying areas, even establishing some churches in predominantly Muslim areas. As I said before, over three quarters of the Maasai area has an established church from our Ministry.

At the present time, Ken and Steve are planning to travel to Kenya in October.

I ask everyone to pray for all of the above situations, however the Lord leads you.

I leave you with a few Scriptures to consider and ponder

Zechariah 14:9- And the Lord will be king over all the earth; in that day the Lord will be the only one and His name the only one,

Psalm 77:14- You are the God who works wonders: You have made known your strength among the peoples.

Mark 6:7-8- And He summoned the 12 and began to send them out in pairs and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; and he instructed them that they should take nothing on their journey, except a mere staff, no bread, no bag, no money in their belt.......

Yours in Christ,

Dino Costanzo