How, then, can they call
on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of
whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to
them? And
how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful
are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Tim, Chris and the entire Kelly family will
be moving to Nairobi to work as full time missionaries. They are planning to
move in August. This is a very exciting and challenging time for the Kelly’s
and for Living Hope Church. Tim and Chris will be working as missionaries for
Bethany International but they are being sent by us, Living Hope. I believe
this both a tremendous opportunity and a tremendous responsibility for our
church. A part of our church family will be ministering in and around Kenya
full time. I am always amazed at the things God can do through us and with us
if we will let him.
So…how can we help Tim and Chris in
fulfilling the call God has placed on their lives? How can we send them? First,
I believe we need to pray for the entire Kelly family. They will be challenged
in new ways as they prepare to go and they will need all the praters, guidance
and wisdom they can get. Second, we need to make sure they know we love them
and we are with them. When you see Tim and Chris, or the kids, stop and say
hello, ask if they need any specific prayers or help with anything, just
stopping to say hi can make all the difference. Third, we can provide our
financial support. I don’t mean simply donating towards their support, although
all donations are welcome. I mean helping them to raise the monthly support and
their “go-fund”. How can you help? Do you know people outside of Living Hope
that might be interested in hearing about what the Kelly’s are doing? If so
invite them over for dinner and ask Tim and Chris to come share what is on
their hearts. Do you work with a group or organization that might be
interested? If so ask them to have Tim and Chris come share at a meeting or
other event. I believe the more people who see and hear Tim and Chris’ passion
to help the peoples of Kenya the more they will want to get involved and
contribute.
Another way you can help is by getting
involved in the fund raisers we will be holding at Living Hope.
An Evening of Worship
On Saturday, April 13th Peder Eide will be performing at Living
Hope. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the concert will start at 7:00 PM.
Admission is $5.00 at the door. For $10.00 you can buy one ticket for the
concert and a bracelet to remind you to pray for the Kelly’s. For $15.00 you
will get into the concert, get a bracelet and a really cool T-Shirt. All the
proceeds from the concert will go towards the Kelly’s “go-fund”.
Mission’s Banquet
On Saturday,
May 11th we will hold our annual mission’s banquet and auction. The
cost of the banquet will be $25.00 per person, $40.00 per couple or $150 per
table of eight. This is a great evening of food, fun and fellowship. If you’ve
never been to one of the mission’s banquets you don’t know what your missing.
Annual Rummage Sale
On Saturday,
May 25th we will hold our annual rummage sale. There will be more
details as we get closer to the date.
The easiest way
to help is plan on attending and bringing all your family and friends. The
concert and the banquet will be a lot of fun, and you probably can’t find a
better value for your entertainment dollar.
If you are
interested in helping with any of the fund raisers see Joel and Laura Bosacki,
Bob Wigman, Brain and Heather Marchant, Elizabeth Mosupye or Mike Waldrop.
