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We invite you to review our work and consider a partnership with us for God's Kingdom. God bless you!http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )Blogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-5431467482825128753Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:13:00 +00002013-07-15T10:43:17.101+03:00boreholeKenya Missions of HopeMarigatMissions of HopewaterYears ago I brought different friends to this place near Marigat, Kenya,  to see the need for water and a borehole. We prayed mightily for water to be made available. It was in 2009 when I first wrote about this project.  Read and see about the early part of the story here. You can read more about the developments in the water project here too.  Now at last we can say that this http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2013/07/answers-to-prayer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-4554246621322430897Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:20:00 +00002012-10-28T07:07:51.670+03:00educationuniversity graduationI managed to finish my master's degree and participate in graduation. Please keep me in prayer for the next steps in my journey. God bless. You can help raise awareness of the Missions of Hope by using the share buttons at the bottom of this post. http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/10/i-made-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-6443481163891458530Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:01:00 +00002012-10-14T23:03:31.884+03:00ChristianfamilyfuneralKenyaThis week I lost my aunt. It was one of the hardest things to believe.  But I took time to believe that she has died.  I thought in my heart  that she was  'immortal'.   Her love for us was huge.  She attended  every function which I could remember.  She was so hardworking on her farm, that people admired her a lot. http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-life-well-lived.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-4992860876022220025Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:03:00 +00002012-09-26T04:34:15.834+03:00faithgraduationschool needswww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgThings have been challenging and hectic for me here as we prepared for my mother's graduation in one city, and as I finalized the defence of my thesis in yet another city. It is also an exciting time for us all.  My mama has been studying for her theology degree, through an extension program and she has now achieved her goal! Mama (far left), poses with her classmates. It was http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/09/graduations-are-upon-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-6655329145189808553Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:38:00 +00002012-09-26T04:32:18.352+03:00Kenya Missions of HopeLittle Linetmedical missionswww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHello friends, I have finally taken the gal who is sick in the mouth to the hospital (read more here).  Please continue to pray for the doctors as they continue to examine her. Linet is the one standing by her mama. Fields of tea. Hospital She might need to undergo many tests as they prepare for her surgery. Also pray that that she may be able to get the (financial) http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/07/linet-goes-to-hospital.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-887601403297075714Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:18:00 +00002012-06-04T23:36:36.204+03:00Edwinkipngenomission needsHello, Edwin and I will be going to Nairobi in about two days for further cancer treatment.  Last Friday we went for some check up and tests. At the same please pray for me, and for Kipngeno as we are both in school. You might remember Kipngeno is studying so he can become a doctor. He still needs a lot of financial support.  He needs the balance of lodging costs and http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/06/short-update-on-missions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-4393467755175954293Thu, 31 May 2012 04:54:00 +00002012-05-31T22:51:55.402+03:00Kenyamissionarypokotwww.kenyamissionsofhope.org Hello friends, I have some words to encourage you this week. At 59 years of age, Mrs Eva Tonui is a self-sponsored missionary to an unreached people group in Kenya. She speaks their language and was working with her husband in this outreach from 1976 to 1990's.   After the demise of her husband, she stayed home, as many would do, caring for their little children. When http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/05/missionary-eva.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-2967560535482521612Mon, 21 May 2012 20:36:00 +00002012-05-21T23:37:31.805+03:00KenyaNakuruwww.kenyamissionsofhope.org "Three people are missing while close to 40 families have been left homeless in Nakuru town after their homes were swept by raging floods on Saturday night." These words were the opening words to an article in the paper on Sunday. So much damage has been done by the heavy rains and floods. I survey the damage. You can see the people have tried to build up the land with sand bags but http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/05/floods-cause-loss-of-life-and-lots-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-3641625304209555740Sat, 19 May 2012 20:31:00 +00002012-05-19T23:31:51.521+03:00Mama Linetministering to the needsMinistry Needswww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHi friends, I was able to visit Mama Linet again a few days ago and give her some help for school needs. Please continue to pray for her and her family's needs to be met. Also pray for me as I've lost my camera which I need to document our work to bring hope to the needy through Missions of Hope.  Mama Linet was very happy. You can help raise awareness of the Missions of Hope by usinghttp://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/05/mama-linet-smiles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-6011649239588417928Tue, 08 May 2012 18:02:00 +00002012-05-09T08:02:04.552+03:00IDPsinternally displaced personswww.kenyamissionsofhope.org  Hello friends,  I had a short visit to the Internally Displaced People's (IDP) camp and gave them a few books  before the schools open.  There  is so much they need but nonetheless it was so great to be able to visit with the people I have met some time back. All children love a treat and these ones are no different. They concentrate on opening http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/05/daily-concerns-at-idp-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-5043295421218203075Sun, 06 May 2012 21:56:00 +00002012-05-09T05:53:05.978+03:00Mama LinetMinistry Needswww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHello, We had a short time this week where we visited with Linet and her family to check on their progress. I was so excited to see them continuing to grow and fellowship in the Lord. Here is little Linet. She still needs cleft palate surgery. Here is Mama Linet holding the baby. You might remember that we helped her start a charcoal business but business has been slow. Here is herhttp://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/05/our-outreach-to-slums.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-1353103066577600627Thu, 03 May 2012 06:31:00 +00002012-05-03T09:41:30.597+03:00Edwinfood needsmedical missionsHello friends, Thank you for your continued support and prayers. It has been a busy time for me since I wrote you last as I am finalizing my research thesis and hope to finish very soon. Please keep me in prayer. I also wanted to share an update with you on Edwin; the young man who we have been helping to get treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. We had another check up in Nairobi last week http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/05/hello-friends-thank-you-for-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-1233005209185234173Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:32:00 +00002012-03-18T08:13:27.778+03:00EdwinKenya Missions of Hopemedical missionswww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHello, Edwin I hope you are doing great. I just want to give you a little update on what is going on here with Edwin's treatment. I have been trying to help Edwin wherever and however I can. This has meant 3 travels to Nairobi this week and also to Tenwek, and  one more again to Nairobi where they have done several tests on Edwin's chromosomes, and other tests. We are waiting http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/03/edwins-travels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-3506761479170738352Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:55:00 +00002012-03-08T12:07:49.425+03:00EdwinKenyaKenya Missions of Hopemedical missionsnairobiNairobi HospitalOur World Tuesdaywww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgSorry for not updating sooner about Edwin.  Since I last wrote about Edwin we have been doing a lot of travels back and forth to Nairobi. Finding our way to the clinic. Edwin is back in Nairobi again today after just having been there 1 1/2 days ago. Things are moving fast and it is difficult because we have a long journey to and from Nairobi to get treatment.  Today, the check up http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/03/edwin-goes-to-nairobi-update-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-5654095664006344618Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:58:00 +00002012-03-02T01:52:41.096+03:00Edwinmedical missionsTenwek The travel to Tenwek with Edwin for further testing went okay. Though all the medical testing and analysis took almost the whole day. You can read the first part of Edwin's story here. Nonetheless the good thing is that tomorrow we travel to Nairobi for his treatment. Pray that all that is needed to facilitate the travels are available and the money for the doctor there as well. http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/03/edwin-goes-to-tenwek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-7723913004839485500Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:54:00 +00002012-03-01T02:45:47.507+03:00Aga Khan HospitalBomet KenyaEdwinKenya Missions of Hopemedical missionswww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgyouthThe young man's name is Edwin and he is 21.  Recently,  Missions of Hope has helped Edwin to have a Bone Marrow Aspiration test done at the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya. The medical report says that Edwin has a massive hepatosplenomegaly and is recommended to have a peripheral smear for conclusive opinion of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. This is a serious condition and he needs http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/02/edwins-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-3575656986899097735Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:07:00 +00002012-02-28T11:11:14.509+03:00KenyaKenya Missions of Hopemissions needsOur World TuesdaySamburuscenic sundaywww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHello, I had a short visit to the Samburu people in the Maralal region of Kenya. Near Marsabit, Kenya. Can you see the zebras under the shade of the trees? Another photo near Marsabit, Kenya.  This time people are sitting on the grass. At Maralal Safari Lodge, Kenya. Having a drink of mursik (curdled milk made in a calabash).with lunch. Our goal was to see the need forhttp://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/02/visiting-samburu-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-4713612699251116350Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:58:00 +00002012-01-25T22:09:32.427+03:00educationKenya Missions of Hopemissions needswww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgDear Friends, We have an urgent appeal for a young student, named Jeremiah Lokol who lives on the border between Turkana and Pokot areas; one of the poorest parts of Kenya. I met him in September when I was on a food relief mission to the people in that area. Turkana people waiting for food relief Jeremiah Jeremiah has just been accepted to the top school in the country and this has http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/01/urgent-appeal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-8418494545097750786Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:29:00 +00002012-01-11T05:49:32.869+03:00Kenya Missions of HopekipngenoMama Linetministering to the needsmissions needswww.kenyamissionsofhope.org We continually monitor the work of this lady--Mama Linet since giving her start up funds to get a small business going. She is the one with the little girl, Linet; the one with a cleft palate. Mama Linet's business is booming (according to her).  She has rented one more room so she can use one for her business of selling charcoal and omena (small fish).  She also sells http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2012/01/changing-lives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-3021140988514590032Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:57:00 +00002011-12-30T00:06:30.616+03:00IDPsinternally displaced personsKenya Missions of HopeMama Linetmedical missionsministering to the needsMissions of Hopewww.kenyamissionsofhope.org Helping a young mother start her charcoal business so she can support her family. She has her charcoal lined up for customers. Everyone is eager to see what we have brought. We usually bring sweets for the kids. This woman is showing me her crowded living quarters. There is no room for cooking inside. She cooks for her 5 children outside where these stones are. The main http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2011/12/december-missions-of-hope-in-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-6012420106078498818Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:01:00 +00002011-12-26T01:20:41.375+03:00Christmasinternally displaced personsKenyamission needsMissions of Hopewww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHelllo, I had a busy day going on a quick Christmas mission taking gifts to the IDP camp near where I live.  I managed to secure some volunteers to help me out.  I'm glad I could make it there before Christmas. It is so sad to see the situation these people live it.  Indeed it is so heartbreaking. I want to tell you of the love these guys have for you after you gave http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-for-idps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-8232161008359576708Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:57:00 +00002011-12-16T13:34:43.925+03:00giftMisisons of Hopemission needswww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHello friends, I wanted to give you an opportunity to see the Gift Catalogue for the Missions of Hope.  These gifts might help you if you are still in need of Christmas gift ideas.  For sure if you buy something from this catalogue, it will help the very need here, in  Kenya. God bless! Orphan & Family Needs$155 to $205 US - School Fees per Boarding student $25 US School http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2011/12/gift-ideas-for-christmas-giving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-2227300922691713885Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:30:00 +00002011-12-10T05:30:01.809+03:00childrenhumanitarian workministering to the needsMissions of Hopewww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHello friends, I was able to meet Mama Linet on Wednesday of this week. Mama Linet, is of the Luo tribe, like President Obama in USA. She has been away a long time due to a death in the extended family. I catch a ride to "Mama Linet's."  It is too far to walk there. I found her doing great and I was so glad to meet her again to see how the children are growing. You might remember http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2011/12/mama-linet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-6766082210967761849Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:34:00 +00002011-12-11T05:44:36.082+03:00childrenheart for missionsmedical missionsMissions of Hopewww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHello friends, For over a month now I have been coordinating efforts to save this little girl (on the right, in the pink) from losing more weight. She had been losing weight due to having wounds in her mouth.  She could not eat, and she has lost most of her teeth.  Some of her teeth had broken off and she had early dental issues. Her parents took so long to get her to hospital for one http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2011/09/miraculous-healing-but-we-need-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280056500411143761.post-5527267938071628930Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:49:00 +00002011-11-14T10:33:13.300+03:00food reliefMissions of HopeTurkana peoplewww.kenyamissionsofhope.orgHello friends, This is my last update about the Turkana relief effort.We had a great time in Turkana serving the people there with our love and gifts. In total we distributed 90,000 kg of corn/maize and 20,000 kg of beans.We are so much grateful to God for making this possible.   Today we visited AGC Lokichar Secondary School. This school gave us lots of hope because it is doing so http://jonahsmissions.blogspot.com/2011/09/last-update-from-turkana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonah, )5