"Feeding the Maasai" (June 10, 2009) - http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/06/feeding-maasai.html
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"Poor Rains to Persist" (April 17, 2009) - http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/04/poor-rains-to-persist.html - "More people will be famished and increase the hungry to more than 10m Kenyans" ... Continue praying for the people of Kenya, both those facing drought and those facing flooding. Pray for farmers receiving their fourth season of insufficient rains. Pray for pastoralists who are watching their animals and their livelihoods die. Pray for those advising “farmers on the best agricultural practices … as well as the appropriate crops suited for their respective areas.” Pray that “Contingency measures … be put in place to avoid any loss of lives and property” in the flood areas. Pray for good health and quality medical care for those who have no access to clean water due to drought or floods. Pray for those with no or little income as the costs of food rise due to the drought and failed crops in flooded areas. Continue praying for those planning relief efforts. Pray that government officials will truly look beyond their differences** and respond speedily to the needs of their people. Pray for wisdom and strength as they plan and deliver food – there are limited resources and choosing the most needy recipients and getting the food is often difficult. Pray that through all of this, God’s children will be strong ambassadors of His love and salvation as they relate to those who are physically and spiritually hungry and thirsty,


Baptists Awaiting Relief Food on the Alabama (April 10, 2009) - http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/04/baptists-awaiting-relief-food-on.html - In the following e-mail, Shem Okello, the Associate in our Volunteer Office and an officer of the Baptist Convention of Kenya, shares… “I got a call from the Shipping line Maersk Kenya Limited informing me that the vessel that was carrying the two containers of Serve Food that we had anticipated to take to the hunger stricken regions has been hijacked. Please pray for the Crew and that they will release the Vessel so that the food can be taken to the people who need it most.” Please do join Shem and others in praying for safety for the captain who we now know has risked his life to save his crew. Pray for the negotiators who are seeking solutions in handling this problem. Pray for peace and progress in Somalia that will lead to her people not resorting to hijacking ships. Pray also that when the ship arrives, hopefully this weekend, the relief food can be unloaded quickly and without any hassle, including payments of bribes and high custom charges. Pray for those planning and carrying out the distribution of food so that the food will get “to the people who need it most.”

What are their stories? I know my heavenly Father loves the little goat-minder, the potato seller, and even the baby lamb. I know he expects those of us who are receiving His love to also care about those who are suffering. He wants us searching for the hungry, thirsty and lost. He wants us to minister to them – meeting their physical, mental and emotional needs, especially their spiritual needs. Please continue praying for rain in Kenya and that the suffering from drought will soon end. Pray that the leaders of the country will end their political wranglings and focus on meeting the needs of their people. Pray especially that God’s children will find ways to share His love with those who are suffering in Kenya and in other parts of our world. For the stories of the little girl, lonely woman and a lost lamb, go to: http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/04/what-are-their-stories.html

"Winnowing the Remains-Praying for the Samburu" (April 2, 2009) From Sandra and Charlie Daniels, IMB workers with the Samburu People: “I’ve been hungry, but I’ve never been starving. I’ve never been so desperate that I picked up individual pieces of spilled dried corn and beans out of the dusty ground. I’ve never held out a plastic container and begged for “just a cup” of corn. You probably haven’t either … for more of how Sandra and Charlie Daniels, IMB workers, provided food and a demonstrations of the incarnate love to starving Samburu, go to: http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/04/winnowing-remains-praying-for-samburu.html

"Well Beyond Rain Failure" (March 29, 2009) - http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/03/well-beyond-rain-failure.html - As I photographed the opening prayer of a concert this afternoon, I heard the most amazing sound – RAIN! … BUT don’t stop praying, Kenya needs a really good rainy season which should last for weeks. Pray also for the full end to famine ... 4.1 million people in Nairobi and Mombasa slums are threatened with starvation … Those affected by the extended drought are only 2.5 million – and they have among their number some 850,000 school-age children … facing starvation ... 1.9 million people … affected by HIV and Aids” … (the) starving include 150,000 people displaced after the elections who are in transit camps … Pray for one of the mentioned groups of people ... Being a child of our Father requires that we do something and WE CAN PRAY!

I Know...But (March 27, 2009) - A friend … couldn’t clean her plate. Being a witty person, she said: “I know there are hungry children in Africa, but…” (her words) later returned to me … during a prayer time : “How often do I recognize a problem of people suffering and add a ‘but’ before I move on to another concern?” … Please join me in praying for the hungry children of Kenya and of our world. Pray that they will adequate housing, clothes, education, security and medical care. Pray that Christians in their midst will respond also to their spiritual hunger and be active and nurturing ambassadors of their Father’s love and salvation. For the rest of this posting and an incredible illustration our Saviour’s words, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat” (Matthew 25:35), go to: http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-know-but.html

The Perfect Famine Story (March 9, 2009) - http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/03/finding-perfect-drought-story.html
“The river was a babbling brook, not the customary mighty torrent. It could not begin to quench the thirst of the people, animals and fields along its way as it meandered to Eastern Province, just as it had left behind barren land and thirsty and hungry people in the Central Province.” A perfect introductory sentence to my next prayer item on famine … Then it happened. We spotted people running with empty bags. Seconds later, women and men carrying filled sacks or with gathered shirts and skirts holding something walked past the runners in the opposite direction. Then people appeared hauling damaged bags on their backs, heads, shoulders, bicycles, or between two sets of arms. A trail of corn kernels marked their paths. For more of this story showing the desperation of those facing famine, please go to: http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/03/finding-perfect-drought-story.html

Pray for Those Ministering to the Hungry and Thirsty (March 4, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/03/pray-for-those-ministering-to-hungry.html
As you pray for those facing starvation, pray also for those who are responding to their needs. These men and women are facing physical, emotional, and spiritual battles. Pray that they will have exceptional strength in all these areas … Praie God for how Kenyans are responding to the needs of their brothers and sisters. Praise God for a renewed desire of Kenyan Christians to obey their Saviour and feed the hungry and give something to drink to the thirsty (Matthew 25:31-46). Praise God for their deeper commitment to prayer.

“Cows are dying and many, many people are very hungry” (March 1, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/03/cows-are-dying-and-many-many-people-are.html
From the Maasai Team: “Cows are dying in Maasai area and many, many people are very hungry… we have close to 200 pastors gathering and counting names of the ‘poorest of the poor’ in all areas of Maasai-land in Kenya …, currently estimating about 180,000 people to receive food Please pray for God's will to be made known in this matter … pray with us for rain… From the Samburu Team: “We plan to do a feeding project this month. Pray that the food will go miraculously far … Pray that it will not only make an impact in people's physical lives, but in their spiritual life, as well.”
… pray for the estimated 10.6 million Kenyans, a third of all Kenyans, who are hungry and thirsty. Praise God for His servants who are responding to the needs of those facing famine … Pray for wisdom, sensitivity and strength for all those planning relief efforts. Pray also that ministering Christians will be strong ambassadors of their Father’s love and salvation to all those “who live on earth – to every nation, tribe, language and people” (Revelation 14:6).

On the Brink of Losing Hope (February 17, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/02/on-brink-of-losing-hope.html
Pray for courage, boldness and protection for Kenyans who are asking questions and seeking change that benefits all Kenyans and not just an elite few. Praise God for those who are finding ways to respond to the famine such as the milk company ... advertising “Highly discounted prices on … to support famine relief” and provide nourishment for “Kenyan child(ren) on the brink of losing hope.” Pray for churches that are seeking the best ways to minister in the name of their Father. Pray especially that relief foods will not be unavailable or slow to arrive due to requests for bribes and other forms of corruption.

Mixed Feelings: Disappointment, Grief, Despair and Hunger (February 3, 2009) –http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/02/mixed-feelings-disappointment-grief.html
Many children are too weak to attend school. Others are out of school as they search for or raise money to buy food. Pray for an end to the problems of distribution (of foods) … some children are not dying because of the lack of food but because of eating things that are “unfit for human consumption” such as deadly cactus. Pray that long-lasting solutions will be found that will end the suffering caused by continuing droughts.

Frozen Pay, Artificial Shortages and a Lack of Confidence (January 27, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/01/frozen-pay-artifical-shortages-and-lack.html
(Pray) that the Kenyan government will meet the needs of all her citizens, not just a few who desire personal riches and power … (pray) for brighter futures for the poor of Kenya – especially that they will come to know and fully claim our Saviour’s love and joy … praise God for the rain we received in Nairobi last night … (pray) that these are good rains that will lead to a great rainy season (March-June) and not bad rains that come too early for great harvests.

How to Pray Specifically for Drought (January 26, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-pray-specifically-for-drought.html
Pray that the assessments will be speedy and reveal the greatest needs and the best ways to respond … Pray … that people will have the means to clean water or be able to purify available water … Pray that farmers … will not be exploited by others … Pray for … the increased higher prices that results from drought … Pray that additional deaths and hurt will not occur due to the resulting tensions … pray for an end to their spiritual “drought” as you pray for an end to the physical drought … pray for the individual persons facing starvation, especially that each one will come to know and depend upon our Saviour, the Bread of Life (John 6:35) Pray that additional problems such as this bird invasion … will not lead to “worsening an already fragile food security”

How to Pray for … Drought and Starvation (January 22, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-pray-for-kenyans-and-other.html
My intention and my prayer is that as you read the specifics of Kenya’s current problems, you will not only pray for Kenya, but you will be better able to pray with all your heart, mind and soul for other places in our world experiencing the same problems … Pray for good health for the affected children – children will be the first to die due to the lack of proper food … Pray also for the sanitation situation – many … die due to … the diseases that occur when there is little or no water … Pray that war, corruption and bad decisions do not compound the hunger problems. Pray for those accustomed to only eating certain foods … Pray that Christians among those bringing help to the areas will be bold witnesses of their Father’s love and salvation.

Sadness Among Celebration (January 20, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/01/sadness-among-celebrations.html
Pray for resolution of the problems which have led to a few politicians and individuals benefitting financially and causing additional shortages of food during … drought as they heal from the effects of last year’s post-election chaos. Pray … (for areas) where the majority are among the people groups of our world that face another hunger – they do not know of our Father’s love and salvation. Pray for these people where schooling is not an option as parents are joined by “young children … in their daily search for means of livelihood” ... These people need a miracle – They need water and food … available food items to be priced fairly … animals to stay healthy so they can sell them for good prices … a break from locusts invasions which worsens the availability of food for the people and animals … quick response by government and aid agencies – They need the few Christians in the area to be bold witnesses of our Father’s love and salvation!

Patience, Tool Boxes, and a “Ray of Hope” (January 16, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/01/patience-tool-boxes-and-ray-of-hope.html
Kenya and Kenyan Baptists need your prayers and I want you praying specifically and purposefully because our heavenly Father hears our prayers and He responds … I also send prayer items to educate you … My goal is to open your eyes, ears and hearts so that when you hear future bits of news and information about Kenya and other places, your prayer tool box will be ready – You will know how to pray when needed without detailed directions and where to find more information to guide your prayers … Your prayers are making a difference!

Scandals, Strikes, Famines…and Jeremiah (January 15, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/01/scandals-strikes-famine-and-jeremiah.html
Join me in praying that those who can bring about positive change in Kenya will allow God’s Word to direct their “soul and spirit … thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Pray that the Christians in leadership will be bold servants and ambassadors of their Saviour’s peace, love and salvation. Pray that Kenyans will receive the needed physical and spiritual nourishment. Pray that Kenya will become a nation who truly worship, obey and serve only our heavenly Father and be a witness to their neighbours of God’s love and salvation.

Growing Numbers and Growing Need of Prayer (January 10, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/01/growing-numbers-and-growing-need-for.html
As you pray for food, water, medical care, etc, for those facing starvation, pray that government leaders will make wise decisions … Pray that the decisions/plans will not be to the benefit of a few who desire to profit from the problems of others in the country. Pray that Christians who are affected by the drought and those ministering to them will be bold ambassadors of their heavenly Father, the one they depend upon for not just their daily bread, but for love and salvation.”

Tears and Fears (January 6, 2009) – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/01/tears-and-fears.html
Pray for all those … facing drought and hunger … that not only will government and aid organizations bring physical food, but that the Christians among them will bring spiritual food … Pray for the children who will have to delay schooling due to the drought ... pray also that the farmers will be prepared for the next growing season and not become deeper in debt due to the increased food prices and purchase of seeds. Pray that through all of this, the Christians in these areas will be strong ambassadors of their Father’s love and peace and those who are “unreached” will be reached by our Saviour’s love and salvation.