Barry and Stacy Rosie

Box 2568

Kisii, Kenya

February 8, 1985

Barry 8 Stacy Rosie

Fraley's Chapel Church of Christ

c/o Jim Brown

Rt. # 8 Box 320

Corinth, Mississippi 36834

Fellow Workers in Christ,

Hope this finds that you are all well. Stacy and I are doing fine. Have not had any sicknesses that are common to Kenya. For this we thank the Lord. A lot has happened in .he last month. We started language school in Nairobi on January 6th and will probably continue until March 7th. After language school we will return to Winyo to live another month with the Luo family to practice speaking Luo. Our crate has arrived in Kenya and soon we will have our household goods. The work on our house in Kisii is progressing well. Lawrence says they should be finished by the end of February. Even if it takes longer we will not be ready to move in until the first week of April.

Recently Stacy and I went to a monthly missionary meeting in Eldoret, Kenya. This was a good trip for us in many ways. We were able to participate in Christian fellowship and to meet and talk

to many new and old friends. Me thank God that our trip was safe and fruitful.

Since entering Kenya we have seen evidence of the Lord's body growing. I have knowledge of 8 baptisms, and know of a fishing village where the gospel was preached recently that now has 25 faithful members worshipping every Sunday. Stacy and I are anxious to

be an active part of the work soon. Even now we have been provided with the opportunity to share the Lord with our language instructor.

Near the end of January we learned that Clearwater Church of Christ in Largo, Florida has decided to join us in the Lord's work in Kenya. We are grateful for their decision and thank the Lord

for their support. We have been in Kenya now for three months and thank all of you for helping us this far. Our first three month budget is included so you can see how your support has been used. There have been a lot of one time expenses that were necessary to get set up. In the future months we will have a better idea of what things will be like.

Stacy and I pray often for your efforts in America. We have received cards and letters from many of you and know you are behind us in the Lord's work here. Thank you for your spiritual support. Without it things would be harder for us here.

In Christian Love,

Barry and Stacy Rosie