Ukunda Missions School: Two by Two

Luk 10:1-3
(1) After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go.
(2) Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.
(3) Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.

The Students have received a tremendous amount of input during the past months. I have been very happy with the ministry of all the teachers, including Samson Wamunga, Anthony and Cindy Holland, John Harris, Enos Martin, Katana, Tony, Joa and others. All ministered effectively and powerfully. These past two weeks, Alejandro Colindres and Dennis led the students in powerful street ministry, with numerous healings and salvations taking place in the Muslim community surrounding the school.

Of course, it is one thing to listen to powerful ministers of the gospel and follow them around as they demonstrate the power of the Kingdom. It is another thing to do it yourself, with nobody to trust in except God. So last week, we divided the students in groups of two, and sent them out to minister for three days. In such a small group, you can't just follow a leader, you need to stir up your own faith and do the work yourself.

Each group was given freedom to pray and to choose where they wanted to go. Last Thursday, the students spent the day in prayer, praying about where they should go. When they received an answer in their prayers, we prayed for them and sent them out.

Each team was given $25 to help with their expenses. In many cases, this was not expected to be enough to cover all the costs. The students were expected to walk in faith, and to see God's provision as they ministered.

As it turned out, the students chose towns reaching up and down the coast of Kenya, from Lunga Lunga at the border of Tanzania, all the way to Tana River. I believe that in the future we will plant churches in all of these towns.

Here are the different teams:

Angel and Helen took a longer journey. They received a clear instruction to go to Tana River, a day's journey from here. They were willing to go even if they didn't know how they would pay for everything and get back. I expect good things from their faith.

Gladys and Beatrice went to Kwale to preach the gospel there

Lucy and Janet went to Mombasa

Timothy and Keven went to Bamburi, just north of Mombasa

Festus and Vincent went to Lunga Lunga, a town near the Tanzanian border

Penina and Catherine decided to stay in Ukunda and to preach the gospel here. They were also given responsiblity to lead the Sunday morning worship service at Ukunda Mission Church.