Earlier this month, we were thrilled that they were able to travel from Kenya to be with us here in Pader!
Our original plan was for them to come and give the testimony of their call into missions to our Monday night missions prayer group. But there are also two churches which have youth fellowships on Monday nights, and we got the idea that instead of meeting with our small group we could combine the two youth groups and open up the invite to all the churches to come and hear their story.
God brought far more people out than we expected! And for the thirty minutes that they shared, people were on the edge of their seats - us included!
At the end, we asked if anyone wanted prayer because they felt God calling them to take a step into cross-cultural missions. About 20 people stood up, and we gathered around them and prayed - asking the Lord of the harvest to prepare and send out His workers!
Will you join us in asking? Will you pray for these youth of Pader whose hearts have been set ablaze?
This is a long-term vision, and we know it's only the beginning. We know we'll see Patrick and Violet again in Pader. As Patrick said, God always brings the right people in your life for the task He's given you to accomplish. We're so thankful for these friends who have quickly been cemented in our hearts!