Barry and Stacy Rosie

P.O. Box 2568

Kisii, Kenya

East Africa

January 8, 1987

Fraley's Chapel Church of Christ

c/o Jim Brown

Rt. # 8 Box 320

Corinth, Mississippi 38834

Greetings to Fellow Laborers,

We have survived the month of December! Not that it was a taxing month, but a very full month of work. We thank the Lord for His guidance and care that is always shown towards us as we labor in His vineyard.

Our course from the 3rd to the 9th of December went very well. Two classes were taught. One called "Back to the Bible" showing people the need to return to following the Bible only; and the other "Jesus" about the life and customs of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Also, two times a day an hour session of preaching was attended with lessons that reinforced what was being taught in the classrooms. Out of the 21 students that came, 12 were non-Christians, and of those 12 non-Christians, 5 have already dedicated their lives to following our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Our prayer to God now is that they can be taught and remain faithful. Please remember them in your daily communication to our Lord.

At the yearly meeting for South Nyanza 100-125 people attended, some from as far as 250 miles away. There were 17 churches represented and 6 different languages. The languages were: Luo, Abaluya, Kisii, Swahili, English and Deaf signing. Many lessons were taught from God's Word and the fellowship that was enjoined helped strengthen many of us. This year since the need for group fellowship is so great, two meetings or retreats have been planned for the churches. One in June, and the other in December. This is along with the yearly retreat for the women, which will be held in August.

Our personal goals for the new year are as follows:

1. To develop 3 new churches by teaching at each area at least 3, sometimes 4 times a month. This will amount to 30 or more lessons in a year’s time for each church. Also, to meet with each church at least once during the year on Sunday.

2. To encourage and promote growth in at least 6 of the existing congregations. Our plan is to preach 4 consecutive Sunday's (from the book of John in each congregation. My lessons will have two aims: one, to encourage them as a body of Christians, the other, to encourage them to reach out to the surrounding villages, using Christ as their model. This will be followed by a 4-day evangelistic meeting in each area.

Your prayers to God for these efforts of outreach during the year are requested. Paul has well said, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me", Philippians 4:13. Our prayer is that Christ will strengthen us for the task that is at hand.

Your prayers and letters continue to be an encouragement in our daily live: We thank the Lord because of you. The work in Kenya depends on your prayers, concern and support. Without you none of this would be possible. Until next month we pray the Lord will bless you richly.

In Christian Service,

Barry and Stacy