Special Ministries, Inc. 
55 E. Roosevelt Ave.
Zeeland, MI 49464
Marilyn Newman
Update:
These really are hard and difficult days in which we live. Wars and threats cause us to fear. But we can be so thankful that we may enjoy the strength and the love of our Heavenly Father who knows all things, and he path He wants us to follow.
The past few months have been very hard for Special Ministries. The teams work in Kenya has been so helpful in the Hope Centers, and our people are very thankful for all that has been done. I have been rejoicing too, in the joy of seeing progress in the lives of our children. In America, we have been busy taking part in missionary conferences, and keeping up with the work in the office. It is such a joy to be in the service of the Lord. Together we have done great things in Kenya! I watched our children in many different ways: in stature, in health, in knowledge, and in a closer walk with the Lord. Without our sponsors and donors, this could never have happened. As members of the board and I traveled to every Hope Center in September, we also saw huge changes in fathers and mothers and other adults who were close to us every day. People in the Hope Centers are learning some important lessons and growing in their faith. More and more they are sharing with family and friends what God is doing. All of us stood in awe of what is happening in response to your help and prayers.
Please pray for our ministry and support us as God leads....
- Praise God for His daily guidance and help for you and Special Ministries.
- Pray for children in Kenya taking final exams this month which determines their future.
- Praise the Lord for health and safety for Shane and Kare in Kenya as they work.
- Pray for pastor Joel at Ololtoto and Pastor Peter at the Osegel Hope Centers.
- Praise the Lord for the continued growth of the churches as people come to Christ.
- Pray for Peris and Magdalene in the Nairobi office. They are very busy and work hard.
- Praise God for faithful supporters for this urgent ministry.
- Pray that we will soon have the title deed to the Katisaa Hope Center land.
- Praise the Lord for faithful night guards in the Hope Centers who protect everything.
- Pray for the security of the Hope Center buildings and the medicines in the clinics.
- Praise God for the new dining hall at Ololtototo Hope Center, now in use.
- Pray for wisdom in helping our people learn and appreciate the truth of God's Word.
- Praise the Lord that our vehicles are standing up (for now!) to the terrible roads.
- Pray for Pastor John Mutua of Mutulu Hope Center. He fights a spiritual battle in his area.
- Praise the Lord with us for Shane and his family keeping the programs going in Kenya.
- Pray for Ben who recently started helping in our Sponsorship department.
- Praise God with us for a special gift for sewing machines to begin projects at all Centers.
- Pray that we will be approved for Tax Exemption in Kenya so we can send supplies easier.
- Praise our Father for His clear direction in our work and daily tasks.
- Pray for Martha and Agnes, cooks at Kibera Hope Center. They struggle with family needs.
- Praise God for Walter Matete and his faithful work in supervising the Hope Centers.
- Pray that our hearts will be lifted up in true thankfulness at this Thanksgiving season.
- Praise the Lord for this day of THANKSGIVING. Pray it will always be a part of America.
- Pray for Elijah, our Christian Education director, planning for Christmas programs for our kids.
- Praise God that our schools are maintaining high ratings with Government in their regions.
- Pray for children and teachers who will be traveling home for the month of December.
- Praise the Lord for our Hope Houses where children can stay who have no homes.
- Pray for God's help and care for children returning to non-Christian homes for December.
- Praise the Lord for His promises to all who trust Him. Pray we will read them and believe.
- Review all the requests and pray as God directs you.
In 1984, East Africa experienced wide-spread drought and famine conditions which resulted in the loss of crops and animals on which the people depend for life. Marilyn Newman and her husband, Arnold, serving as missionaries in Africa for 45 years, had experienced the value of the concentrated efforts of pastors, staff, and lay workers in accomplishing the task of meeting special needs in such a time. She also knew what can be accomplished when local people in the villages share the responsibility of recovery. In answer to prayer, and in His Wisdom, God brought about the concept of Hope Centers that would help in the spiritual, physical, and mental needs of children and their families. Mission teams from churches in America joined with Kenya teams to raise funds for building churches, clinics, and schools in areas where the need was greatest.
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