THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS FOR KENYA.  We have been able to transfer funds into the Kadenge's account for which we are most grateful.  Blessings, Jim

This email came in on Saturday the 29th of February of this year very good news! 

"Dear Jim and Dear Friends,
The evening of 28-2-08 brought new birth to the Nation of Kenya.   It was moments after writing to you and as we were going out of the store in Kisumu that we heard a lot of noise people shouting on the roads and we were frightened to death as we thought  we had been caught up in another rise of violence.  We asked another person what was happening and he said people were celebrating that a political settlement had been achieved and that President Kibaki and the ODM leader Raila Odinga were signing an agreement.  I was with Lonika and Francis.  I figured out how to go out Kisumu driving on the crowded roads, people of all ages were dancing, running, others were sweeping the roads and even the school kids were on the streets.  Vehicles were driven with blaring horns all was but noisy.  As I drove we also joined others shouting with hands raised up in the car windows.  With the help of God we were out of Kisumu.  The events in Kisumu were the same in most cities in Kenya including Eldoret and Nairobi.
   The morning of 29-02-2008 brought a new day to Kenya and a new beginning.  We that God for all those people who are and have prayed for us.  We are thankful to Kofi Anani the former UN secretary General and other leaders who came for our help.  We thank USA, Britain, and entire European Community for concern for the Kenyan people.  The signed agreement will go through parliament for amendment of the present Kenya constitution to include the office of the Prime Minister and two deputies.  We still have a long way to go but with God help is on the way.  People are happy and even some churches celebrated NEW YEAR 2008 over-night prayers on 29-02-2008.  For the past two months Kenyans new no peace but sorrow with more than 1000 people dead, 500000 displaced and became refuges in their own country, property worthy millions destroyed.
   We need more prayers as we begin to build our country.  Tell our friends thank for prayers and support. Thanks for the bank report received.   Kefa and Lonika"

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More good news for the orphanage, Kefa tells me that the well is in on their property and they also have purchased two cows and one of them is pregnant.  We will get funds to them ASAP which means much more than "As Soon As Possible."  It means "Always Say A Prayer!"

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The Kadenges have taken 40 orphans into their own home now to care for them.  Pastors Kefa and Lonika Kadenge are doing a great job in caring for the many children in Kenya who have no parents due to the HIV/AIDs ourbreak there.  This couple have benn of great assistance to Jim and Barbe Brunner on our ministry visits to Kenya.  Kefa was tireless in making preparations for meetings and was always ready to help with transportation.  We got to know them well and to know that their heart is toward the Lord Jesus.  After graduation from Bible College in Ohio in 2002 they visited our home here in Tucson.

Their vision is “caring for the needy holistically.”  Our mission is to give shelter, food, clothes, teach and train the destitute and needy children.  To equip them to be faithful citizens with a servant heart.  To sensitize them to appreciate that there is no illegitimate child in God’s eyes, and to show them the abounding love of God.  To train them on domestic work, farming, Christian values and small business.

Kefa and Lonika have visited the States recently and we had the privilege of having them as guest in our home.   They certainly are dedicated Christian Servants of the body of Christ.  Do pray for them and consider monthly support for this Holy Spirit empowered work. - Jim Brunner

Here is a April 2007 letter from the Kadenge's:

"Dear Friends,

What a joy to write to you thanking all of you for prayers and provisions that at last now we own a used Toyota Corolla wagon brought in Kenya from Japan.  We love the year 2000 model that has a lot of space for luggage that can carry 4-5 bags of beans or maize.  The vehicle has a 16 valve EFI engine that uses less gas and this fits better for us here where gas sells @ a dollar ten cents a litter.  Pictures will follow but know that the kids are happy that we have a car that they love and we are able to carry a few at a time.

We have been so busy since our return from the States.  We have been constructing the zero grazing unit for milk cows, planting feeds and built a hay pit.  The chicken coop construction will soon be done and we will have both cow and chicken soon.  In August we were speakers at the women conference that was held at Lodwar a town near Ethiopian boarder, Kefa attended the pastors' Annual Conference for our denomination in Nairobi.  We had revival meetings at our church with speakers from Uganda in the first week of September. The revival brought a new touch at our church as we see new converts.  This adds to Lonika's busy schedule at her medical clinic and Shangilia.  The community and Shangilia kids get medical treatment and the only challenge is the provision needed for medicine which is expensive but Lonika believes God for provision.  In all this, God is good and we thank Him for daily strength.

We love you and may God bless you, Kefa and Lonika Kadenge"

JBMI and its donors have been supporting Kefa and Lonika for many years.  We want to give you the opportunity help them if the Lord so directs.  The US Dollar can do so much over there right now.  Exchange rates are excellent.  Kefa is not asking for us to sponsor one child but to help in the care of multiplied hundreds who need food and shelter now.  Their mailing address is PO Box 35550, Nairobi, Kenya, E.A. and their email is kranogwa@hotmail.com.

Do pray about helping them in their work.  Such an enormous need makes our efforts seem like a drop in the bucket.  Yet, in doing our part the work will get done and God's will of spreading the love and caring of the gospel of Jesus Christ will cover our world.  All God asks of each of us is for us to do our part and the rewards for our small investment is great.