On April 2nd, gunmen from the Al-Shabaab group raided the Garissa University in Kenya, killing 142 students and injuring over 70 others. Al-Shabaab is a militant group based in Somalia and was said to have given warnings to the community that they would be attacking a major university in the future. There were some that were gunned-down indiscriminately, but there was also a deliberate attack on Christians as well. If you want to read more on this story, you can click on this BBC World News link. For those of contemplating attending, or have already registered, we assure you that we are still moving forward in regards to the mission. Both Nairobi and our base in Pokot are far removed from Garissa, and there are no threats poised to either location. Our missionaries' safety and protection are our # 1 concern, and we would not venture forward if there was a chance of danger to any of you. If you have any question or concern that you would like to voice, please email us here.
We are reminded that we are in a cosmic conflict between the forces of good and evil, and our enemy is intensifying his attacks upon God's children. In John 10:10, we are told that "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy", but praise God, Christ Jesus came that we might "...have life, and that they might have it more abundantly".
Please press on in faith with us. May you join us in praying for the families who lost loved ones in this heart-breaking tragedy, and continue praying for the mission on a whole.
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