Kenya Update

We just wanted to give you an update on how things are progressing in Kenya. Unfortunately, things are not improving there. It seems that they are actually getting worse rather than better. We are truly concerned for the nation of Kenya and for our missionary colleagues who are living there. Reports are not positive. Please continue to pray for a peaceful and meaningful resolution to the unresolved issues that have led to these conflicts.

The fuel crisis in Uganda has become even more of a concern over the past few days. We do have access to fuel for our vehicles and for our generator to run for a few hours a day, but we have to be conservative with how much we use. You never know... it is very possible that we could run out here in Arua again or that they may gouge the prices again (a couple weeks ago, it reached $22/ gallon!)

Our electricity situation is still consistent, but has worsened. We now have power almost every night from 6pm to 11pm, but they can only keep this up for 6 more days. After that, if we don't get more crude oil (which runs the generator for the town), we won't have any power at all. As of right now, there is no plan for crude oil to arrive in Arua.

And our water situation could also possibly worsen very soon here. They need the power on in order to pump the water... so if we don't get more crude oil soon, we could be facing a severe water shortage next week. Also, we just found out yesterday, that Kenya has closed their borders again and that the Ugandan army is stationed at our border to keep Kenyans out. Based on the length and severity of the situation in Kenya, our electricity and water situation is unlikely to improve in the near future.

PLEASE PRAY for this situation in Kenya... not only so that we can have water & electricity, but so that the people of Kenya can rest from all of this and experience peace once again. Please pray that the violence would stop, that God would use all of the many political leaders who have come to intervene to bring peace, and finally, please pray for the Kenyans and for the MANY missionaries serving God in that country. We appreciate you & your prayers.