February 4, 2021

 

Dear praying friends, 

 

Another month has come and gone, and we are now several weeks into 2021. This past month has been a busy one, and I (Nathan) will provide a current update. Thanks so much to each one who prays for, sacrificially gives to, or comes to personally visit the ministries in Kitale, Kenya. Each of you are such a blessing to us. 

 

This past month, I (Nathan) have been very busy in production of the ministry DVD. I do a new ministry DVD each furlough, and I am very thankful for the helpful Christian man that has been assisting me this time. We are now in the final stages of the DVD, and I appreciate all his hard work.

 

What does a ministry DVD entail?  A lot of work and preparation. It may not seem like it, but there is much “behind the scenes” work of preparation. Sorting the ministry pictures, putting them in separate folders, going through various videos and sorting those, deciding on background special effects, etc. There are so many different things. I tried to do much of the sorting photos work towards the end of our past term, and that definitely helped expedite the process. I am pleased with the result of the video and look forward to sharing it soon, Lord willing. 

 

Please pray for our daughters and my wife as they continue to homeschool. My wife has many challenges with homeschooling, but this method has many benefits for our daughters. My wife is able to plan and schedule the curriculum, and outline the school year. Both of our daughters are enjoying it and seem to be gleaning much from their studies. Please be in prayer for all of them as they continue along this school year.

 

I will soon be scheduling churches to come and share the work of the Lord in Kenya, so please pray with me about this as well. I am also working on refining my missions presentation, so that is work as well. 

 

Please keep Kenya in your prayers with coronavirus. We understand that the cases have gone up since we have left, and many of the medical facilities are overwhelmed. God is in control and we trust Him to work all of these challenges out for His glory. 

 

We will be sure to keep you updated. May we trust the Lord each day, trusting in His guidance, direction and provision. Psalm 31:14 says “But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.” Also, Psalm 18:3 “I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.” Our God is faithful, each step of the way. 

 

Until next month,

Nathan & Carrie Radford