Joy abounds when those who love the Lord work together towards a common goal with unity of spirit, intent on furthering the Kingdom of God (Philippians 2:2)! When we trust in Him to provide all that is needed, He proves Himself […]
As we prepare to ship another container to Kenya, our deepest desire is to please the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:9), for Christ’s love constraints us to serve others in His name (2 Corinthians 5:14). While remembering the myriad details, challenges, […]
God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5P). Everything in His Word draws those who love Him to the light and to that which is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and […]
Isaiah tells us that the Word of God is like the rain and snow that come down from heaven and do not return there without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish (Isaiah 55:9-10). How it encourages us […]
Reflecting on all the Lord enabled us to do in 2020 for His glory brings us true joy in His love and provision (Psalm 84:11). As we were faithful to dedicate what we had for His use, He, who is […]
Apart from an abiding faith in Jesus Christ and daily dependence on Him, we at Serving in Jesus’ Name could accomplish nothing of eternal value (John 15:5). As we look back on what the Lord accomplished through us in 2020, […]
Praise the Lord! The container safely arrived in Kenya and has been moved from the Mombasa port to the clearance company’s lot. Earnest, an agent with this company, has become our advocate, and he is attempting to clear it with […]
Hallelujah! God is faithful to accomplish the good works He has prepared for us (Ephesians 2:10). The container departed from Norfolk on 10/23 aboard the MSC Channe, arriving in Mombasa, Kenya, on 11/27. Once in Kenya, it will be moved […]
September has been both exhilarating and terrifying. We received word early in the month that Kenya had opened its ports. We rejoiced that the appointed time for our vision of sending a container to the children and villagers of this […]
Love for God and others is the foundation of our faith and the fuel for our ministry. We share the Good News that our joy might be complete (1 John 1:4) and the Lord might be glorified (1 Corinthians 10:31). […]
Slowed, but not stopped! Our work to extend the love of God to others continues. Our trust-worthy crew have nearly completed the construction at the Mirembre Primary School in Western Kenya, so it will be ready when the children return […]
Kenya is still closed to shipments, so both we and our container wait for the Lord’s perfect timing. We are striving to wait with thankful, trusting hearts, believing the Lord will clear the way at precisely the right time (Proverbs […]
The treasures destined for Kenya are mounting in storage, but we at Serving in Jesus’ Name are trusting in the Lord’s impeccable timing, believing the shipment will go out precisely on the day ordained by our Father in heaven. For […]
As with countless others around the world, we, at Serving in Jesus’ Name, are waiting upon the Lord, our rock and fortress, the One in whom we take refuge, until this storm passes (Jeremiah 16:19, Psalm 57:1). When worry or fear […]
During this difficult and painful time, we, at Serving in Jesus’ Name, share in the sorrow of those who have lost loved ones to the corona virus, and we pray for those who are seriously ill with this disease. We […]
Sharing the love and Word of God is our passion at Serving in Jesus’ Name, so we are excited to further extend our reach in Kenya’s Kakamega Region by helping to provide greater dignity, safety, and comfort to the children in […]
As Serving in Jesus’ Name starts its 4th year as a ministry, we look back at what the Lord has enabled us to do with delight and forward to what lies ahead with anticipation. The massiveness of the need and the […]
Looking back over 2019, we at Serving in Jesus’ Name cannot help but say, “Who are we that we should have been able to give as generously as this? For all things come from Your hand, Lord, and we can […]
While packing with a friend for Serving in Jesus’ Name’s next shipment to Kenya, I almost had to dock her “pay” since she stopped numerous times to delight in some darling little dress or adorable toy a dear child in […]
The team at Serving in Jesus’ Name praises the Lord for the work done in His name in October. We take joy in having been able to provide enhanced dignity for the children and caretakers at the Ivugui and Don […]
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