JoeAllen and Glenda's stories

  Dear Friends,   Greetings from our part of the world to yours!   God has promised that He will be with us, and that His ear is open to our cry.    The rainy season has arrived, and it was much needed. Recently, two widows in our church needed assistance with food because they said they had none. Some of the corn in our church area looks good, and we are hoping for a good harvest. However, they had enough rain now, and it would be good for the corn if the rain would hold off a number of days.   Kenya has had its share of politicians seeking public office the last while. Recently, the primaries were held in Kisumu, and two  winners were announced for governor. There was some rioting over this. Now, we are waiting to hear who the winner will be. Depending on who they announce as the winner, tempers could flare, and we need to be alert to violence. The campaign style is different here in Kenya than the States. Vehicles drive down the roads, streets, ...

  Friends,   Enjoy a touch of what we have experienced recently. May you be blessed as you serve our King. Glenda has started an e-mail that will have more details of our life here.   Be Blessed!   The Yoder Family of 4! Glenda, Tiffany, and Elliot on Tiffany's third birthday. She was very excited about her birthday!  Tiffany received a small doctor set as a gift and she is checking Janalyn, her baby. She is very happy about her new dress that Glenda made for her birthday! Clarissa made and decorated her cake. Waynes, Jakes, their visitors, and the single girls joined us for supper around the fire. A very tired birthday girl. Tiffany watching the chickens... see what she is holding?  Tiffany got a couple cards in the mail, and they were so special to her! She was carrying them around that day and then could not find them that night. She was very distraught! We prayed with her, and she was very excited when she found t...