Ministry Update
Dino Costanzo
Dear Partners,
This is a mid-year update to bring you up to date on our mission work in Kenya.
Since January, the outreach of Daniel's travels through the Maasai culture have brought the current count of Churches under the Faith Church Africa Banner to at least 123. I say that, as there are a couple of opportunities in the works as I write this that may added before long. Unfortunately we are hesitant, for many reasons, to share in great detail how this growth has been happening. The truth is, few of us, including me, know any actual details about evangelism efforts and how they are actually proceeding. We will suffice it to say that Daniel has figured out ways, with the modern tools at his disposal and a great networking system amongst the churches, to combat the logistical nightmares that this pandemic has caused in his geographic area. In other words, the church activities in which we, as partners, have invested, are proceeding beyond any expectations we could have. Ken is very satisfied from all of the reports he has been receiving.
Ken has also informed me that the Wadada Home Project is 85% complete! The only overages in expense have been caused by the mark up of construction materials, due to the pandemic. Any of you that have been doing any home projects have more than likely noticed the upcharge in building material. Ken is confident the overrun should be just a few thousand USD, but will share more as the project nears completion. You will want to pray that the Lord helps us with any shortfalls that occur. We will reach out when we have actual expensive overrun numbers.
Ken keeps us informed when he has shareable information. He has been in weekly contact with Nelly and Daniel.
We have a presence on Facebook and a website, both are coming along slowly. We have a trove of pictures and information on our churches in Kenya, but these were last updated in 2017. Most information is up to date, but we have not uploaded all information yet. We had plans of getting together with Steve, but this has been slowed down. We did not want to rush his recovery and inundate him before he was back to 100%. But we encourage you to go to both sites, as we do add information and there is always a little more to look at and read. We have added a biography on Dominic. Just go to the leadership page on the website and click on his name, it is an informative and enjoyable read. We have also added some pictures from the recent fundraising sporting clays shoot. Just click on that link as well.
We will be adding links to the sites that are coming out of Kenya as well and we will be adding more and more pictures, videos, and information coming out of Kenya as this pandemic winds down. Our goal is to bring the ministry activities closer to you and others that may just find us.
Ultimately we rely on our partners who have been moved by the Holy Spirit to participate in this calling. This is all of you that have been with us through the years. We hope and pray to continue in this very important mission, bringing everyone we can to the Saving Grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Your contributions to this cause is a wonderful work and something that should make you feel both humbled and honored. I remember the first time I met Daniel in 2000 and am still amazed how far and how many have been brought into the kingdom since then. It still feels like the beginning, just a little more complicated and consuming, but in a very comforting and blessed way.
Bill, Ken and I are available to talk with anyone that has concerns or questions. We are also available to meet with Churches or small groups, etc., that may be interested in hearing about this Ministry.
We will continue to update as we can. Please remember there have been circumstances beyond our control impeding our ability share as often as we would like. But also be assured that this outreach is coming along way better than we could even expect this year of 2020. God has this, and knows all of our concerns and commitments and is not failing in any way. Ken shared with me that he still is so amazed at Daniel's Drive to reach lost souls.
We are so blessed and honored to call you all Partners in this Ministry.
Yours in Christ and the Great Commission!
Dino Costanzo