tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20389910676054126962024-03-13T01:40:58.334-07:00Hoods In East AfricaDanny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-34265204775091769092010-08-30T08:39:00.000-07:002010-08-30T08:42:55.148-07:00August, 2010 – Nairobi, Kenya and BeyondWe are way behind with updates and appreciate many of you asking if we were okay or when would we be sending an update? WE are “very okay” (as the Kenyans would say)…and our work has taken on a greater focus of our time. We made several trips out of Kenya to check on our personnel and also trips for training in Dubai and Amman. Many folks come here for medical reasons and that gives us an opportunity to help them with some appointments and etc. and to have them in our home for a meal or desert. Our 5 years with the company have brought many “hellos” and a lot of “goodbyes.” We like the “hellos” most.” As we travel we never tire of seeing the work that is done by our folks and the commitment and sacrifice many make to share the good news of Jesus Christ.<br /><br />On a frustrating note, I lost the hard drive (not even 2 years old) on my computer and though we tried so hard to recover the data and get a new hard drive here, we finally had to resort to sending it back by a friend to US for repairs. We waited 2 months for a volunteer coming this way to bring it back. It was not under warranty and I had not backed up my files (woe is me) so I basically lost all the data; except some Danny had saved a few years back. Also, the computer, KBC had let Danny have when we came to Uganda, died. It was nearly 8 years old and had served him well. His PC Tablet, which he had for several years, also gave up the ghost. So 3 computer issues were not fun and really hampered our work process. <br /><br />We want to express our gratefulness for your giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The receipts exceeded what was given in 2009, and for that we are grateful. However, the overall shortfall through past years has made the amount needed for immediate work to still be critical. The Offering is such a major part of funding the mission endeavors around the world. Many strategies, opportunities and appointing of new personnel have been put on hold. Many folks who have been approved for appointment and have sold their homes and businesses to go abroad have been put in a holding pattern because of the lack of funds. Therefore the work is hampered and new appointees are held in limbo. We need to understand and believe that 4.5 billion people are living without Christ and over 1 billion have never even heard of Christ. (I did not say million, but billion). You and I have a mandate to share Christ with them that all may have the opportunity to hear.<br /><br />As you begin to think of Christmas and the gifts you will bestow on those you love, remember the One Whose birthday we celebrate and let’s give our biggest gift to Him that His love may be shared with those dying who have never heard of the Hope of Christ for them. Please PRAY about what you and your family could give this year to enhance the sharing of the Gospel around the world.<br /><br />The VBS at Danny’s first pastorate, Progress BC, in the McComb, MS, sent us their offering and we have used some of it for the care of some precious needy children ages 4-8 at the small Kenyan church, Rungiri BC, where we attend. Some adults at Rungiri are burdened for some very needy children nearby and some of this money has provided food, clothes and school supplies. One Saturday a month the children come together to play games, receive love, food and learn Bible stories and songs. Many more have the same needs but these 6 the adults felt led to minister to first. PRAY for the children with too many needs to describe. Below are bits of the story, shared by a fellow worker, Blake Welch, of another child we have come to know and help. Mwangi’s short life is so sad but through several months of love and care, his life is being changed week by week by the love of Christ.<br /><br /><em>Mwangi (mwon-ghee) is a young boy who has developmental disabilities and barely looks more than 7 or 8 years old, although he is 13. Due to no one caring for him or showing him any affection his disabilities progressed quickly. Mwangi's mother tried to poison him when he was younger, abandoned him and no other family member wanted him. He was often left alone outside in pouring rain and was so hungry he ate his own waste. His mother died and his neighbors, David and Mama Serah, took him in, with nine children of their own. Mwangi has been suffering from a condition called "pallegra" that causes a severe skin rash and comes from malnutrition. These past months, the Lord has blessed us with the means to help him and the Lord continues to heal him. As part of his disabilities, Mwangi doesn't talk but just recently, I heard him speak for the first time when he mimicked words Mama Serah was speaking.<br />Stories like Mwangi’s are multiplied by thousands….homeless children; beaten, lost, sick, living on the streets, eating out of garbage dumps, no knowledge of love and too few people who care. PRAY that Blake and others will know ways we can reach out in the name of Christ to share Christ’s love with these children.<br /></em><br />September 20 will be a special day for Danny’s mother, Margie, as she celebrates her 87th birthday. In February she fell and broke her pelvis in 2 places. Her recovery was a painful journey but God gave healing, stamina and many encouragers and she is doing well. She just made a trip to Myrtle Beach to see Charles’ family and seems to have handled the trip well. HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY…..MOM!<br /><br />I won’t try to write everything that has been going on…but continue to PRAY for our work in the Horn of Africa with our personnel and various issues of life they encounter. PRAY also for visas to be issued into one of our countries where we really need to go and have not been successful over a period of months to get visas.<br /><br />We love hearing from you and wait for the day our paths will cross with many of you. Thank you for your love, prayers, gifts and encouragement. We love you,<br /><br />Danny and Claudia<br />SKYPE: daniel.c.hood<br />MAGIC JACK US PHONE: 804-859-0867 (Give us a call…works through computer)Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-18824133837200038092009-10-20T00:18:00.000-07:002009-10-20T00:26:25.814-07:00Newsletter September/October<meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANIEL%7E1.HOO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANIEL%7E1.HOO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANIEL%7E1.HOO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> 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We cannot believe how quickly the time went by but we were so blessed to have had wonderful days with the babies and helping Timothy and Janet with some odd jobs in a new (older) home they moved into the night before we arrived. We tried to help them in many ways and also spent a lot of time outside with the children...they love outside and we enjoyed the swing on the patio and being with them as they played. They both seemed to not miss a beat with us and it felt as though we had always been there with them. Timothy’s new address is 2707 Scarsborough Dr., Richmond, VA 23235. So that will be our US address also for the time we are in Africa. We also had a week of seeing Danny’s mom while we were at the conference. We continue to praise the Lord for the good adjustment she has made in the assisted living apartment. They love her and take good care of her. We were able to reach her house the night of her 86th birthday. She is a real trooper and we admire her fortitude so much. God has blessed her in so many ways and she is very resilient. Jason came to Richmond for 5 days so it was wonderful to be with him and to have our family together. The children loved being with him and he was truly a great “Uncle Jace” to them.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We had busy weeks before we left for the states and a wonderful time getting to know more of our folks in Sub Sahara Africa. We spent 8 days traveling in one of our countries to see their work and to understand more about the needs of those who serve in areas which are challenging. Continue to PRAY for the needs of those who serve faithfully in learning difficult languages to be prepared to better share the Good News of Christ. Please PRAY for us as the next 2 months will be heavily involved in a lot of travel for Member Care training and also to participate in a prayer retreat and other meetings with some of personnel. PRAY for wisdom and discernment as we seek to minister to personal needs they might have.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Pastor Moses was finally released from the hospital and was back at church on Sunday. He was not up to preaching but he did extend deep gratefulness and thanksgiving for the sparing of His life. We regret we did not hear his testimony of the wonderful ways God ministered to him through several near death experiences. Julius also has returned to church and moving along adjusting to his life without his left arm. WE have been challenged and amazed at their wonderful faith and encouraging hearts as they proclaim their love for the Lord. Please continue to PRAY for both of these men as they have a long road of recovery ahead. PRAY Pastor’s arm will continue to heal with several skin grafts. PRAY for both men not to have infections.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">October 13 was our 36th anniversary. Our celebration was slim...McDonald’s on the way to dentist, Chick-fil-A on the way to another dentist and McDonald’s on the way home from the dentist....I had an abscessed tooth, for which I got no relief, even though I went to two dentists that day. We had to leave next day for Kenya so I traveled with heavy pain meds and antibiotics. We arrived late Thursday night and I was at the dentist’s office here at 8:30 a.m. Friday to wait for some help. By 12:00 noon he worked me in and the tooth was pulled and relief began. Though our celebration was not great....we are so grateful for each other and for these years the Lord has blessed us in marriage. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> James O. Fraser, missionary in China 1886-1938, said,</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-style: italic;"> “Ah, we do not think what it means that our (China) brothers and sisters, so easily accessible, are perfectly able to understand the messages of God’s redeeming LOVE, and so greatly need it; but are being left in millions to perish.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">NOW is the time to begin thinking of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for foreign missions and what amount God would have you give. IMB’s Treasurer, David Steverson, shared that the deficit in giving last year has really had a monumental effect on the opportunities to send more missionaries and also has hampered ministries on the field. None of this Offering goes toward administrative or promotional costs. The goal last year was $170 million and receipts were only $141 million. This is a huge hole in the monies for missions’ endeavors around the world. Many missionaries are approved and “in waiting” to carry the gospel to places around the world where the Gospel has not been shared. Many are called, gifted and ready but without sufficient funds they cannot be sent. The money simply is not there. We ask you to please consider this seriously. We are truly feeling the results of the lack of funds in our ministries here. PRAY about the amount you could give this year that others may go and that all may hear. May we ALL be faithful to the task God has given us.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We have requested prayer for rain for many months and God is blessing with great rains, as of the last week. Kenya is very dry and the need for water has become desperate. We praise Him for these blessed showers. PRAY that they will continue in a timely manner for the restoration of the land.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In closing, we wish that we could have seen many of you but our time was so limited on this trip. Also, we had hoped to make more phone calls but our time just melted away. But please know of our continued love and joy in having you partner together with us in what God has called us to do. We love getting your emails and your prayer requests. We want to be a part of your lives though 8,000 miles separate us. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">We love you, </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Danny and Claudia</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<br /><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 61, 204);"><o:p></o:p></span></b><p></p> Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-90520047506660749182009-09-01T01:19:00.000-07:002009-09-01T01:20:33.487-07:00August Newsletter - Nairobi, KenyaAugust has been a very busy month and also a cold month. We are still enjoying the hot water bottle in bed to at least keep our feet warm. We are not freezing but we have been cold. I bought a Presto pressure cooker from someone returning to US and have made many pots of bean soup; which is so good on a cold night. I love it...but Danny is not quite so happy...ha. Beans are not his favorite...in fact, he just doesn’t eat them...so we also do some grilling. But several folks have enjoyed beans and rice at our table. Bean soup is also a great food to share with the guards who are on our compound at night. They love it. PRAY as I seek to encourage each of them in their walk of faith. Bobson who works all day on Sundays is excited about some Bible study materials I have shared with him. I enjoy seeing him study throughout the day. <br /><br />Danny enjoyed returning to Uganda to be the speaker for the graduation ceremony of the Uganda Baptist Seminary. He really loves being with the student pastors and to be a part of the commitment of their lives to service in the Kingdom. And he also loves getting to go back to Uganda anytime. PRAY for the seminary’s training of pastors.<br /><br />Our new role as Member Care for SubSahara Africa officially started August 1 but we began dealing with various needs in July. We ask you to PRAY that we might have wisdom and be encouragers to some of the greatest folks in the world.<br /><br />Two AIM (African Inland Mission) pilots, Frank Toews and Ryan Williams, lost their lives as their small aircraft plummeted to the ground in Nairobi. PRAY for their wives, Tiffany and Dawn, and their children. Also PRAY for the AIM mission family as they adjust to this loss of two of their own team. Tragedies like this affect many who are family to each other as they serve 8,000 miles from their USA famillies.<br /><br />Pastor Moses is still in the hospital and his arm has not been set yet because of infection. He has a couple of breaks but continues to have a lot of bleeding and they can not set it until he has no infection. He has been in a lot of pain and can’t lift the arm at all. Julius, whose arm was amputated at his shoulder, returned to Nairobi and was at church for the first time today. His testimony blessed and challenged our hearts and a song burst forth twice from his heart and lips as he shared his story. The crash of the taxi van was such a traumatic, frightening and painful ordeal. Our prayer is that he does not get an infection. Please continue to PRAY for both of them. Medical care is not as we know it in the US. They continue to be hopeful of healing and have such a precious faith in the Lord and a great trust in God’s care. The church has bonded more strongly during this time. They have really grieved for these two men and have been faithful in attendance. PRAY for Pastor Moses as he faces a tremendous hospital debt. He gets no salary because the congregation has such a few shillings to give but he continues to pastor and preach with his whole heart and loves the Word of God.<br /><br />We are US bound to Richmond September 16 to spend a few days with the babies (and their parents...ha) before traveling to Atlanta on 21st to be a part of a Global Impact Conference, Wednesday-Sunday, the 23- 27th, at Eastside Baptist Church, Stockbridge, GA. We will be about 20 miles from Danny’s mom so this will give us an opportunity to also see her. We look forward to sharing about our ministry in Kenya, Uganda and beyond. We return to Richmond on 28th until Oct. 13 to be with them and Jason is planning a visit also. Then back to Kenya. PRAY for our stateside time.<br /><br />The 9th month of the Islamic Calendar (August 22-September 20, 2009), is a holy month for Muslims all over the world. They are more spiritually open and are expected to fast from all food and drink during daylight hours. It is also a time for inner reflection, devotion to God and self control. Ramadan is the 3rd of 5 pillars of Islam. The sad part is that even with all their spiritual rituals and fasting no one knows whether their good works will weigh more than their bad deeds when God determines their eternal destiny. PRAY for many Muslims to learn the true love of God and the way He forgives their sin if they will trust in the Way, the Truth and the Life, JESUS CHRIST.<br /><br />Insufficient rainy seasons have developed a broad, harsh drought in Kenya. People and animals are dying for lack of water and crops are being seriously affected. Food prices are soaring and though we are affected it is really critical for the poor. And there are millions of poor people living in Kenya. Electricity is being rationed. We are without power every other day for 12 hours a day and the price of electricity continues to increase. Yes, we can live with this but it does become frustrating when work needs to be done and computer batteries are low and other issues of living are curtailed. Water shortage is seriously critical and we do ask you to PRAY for much needed rains.<br /><br />Elizabeth “Betty” Stam who served as a missionary from 1906-1934 in China made a wonderful statement, “Nobody can force a single soul....to turn to Christ. All that [we]....can do, is to lift up Christ before the world, bring Him into dingy corners and dark places of the earth where He is unknown, introduce Him to strangers, talk about Him to everybody, and live so closely with and in Him that others may see that there really is such a Person as Jesus.....” May we all be sensitive to live that closely with Him that others may see and come to know Him is our prayer for you and for us.<br /><br />A very special Happy 86th birthday to Danny’s mom, Margie, on September 20.<br /><br />With our love and prayers for you, Danny and ClaudiaDanny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-87063235165893844002009-07-27T02:04:00.000-07:002009-07-27T02:06:12.513-07:00JULY - NEWSLETTERJuly, 2009 - Nairobi, Kenya, Africa<br /><br />Winter, or at least cooler weather, is in our part of the world and we continue to hear woes of the heat index in the US. I even bought a trusty hot water bottle, since we have no heat in our house and the windows do not close tightly...in fact some are an inch or two from closing. July/August are basically our winter months and it really can get cold. <br /><br />It was a privilege to be a part of the baptism of 9 adults from Rungiri Baptist Church. On that Sunday, Danny preached a message about baptism and we look forward to celebrating communion with them the first Sunday in August. The pastor asked Danny to preach also that day and he will share all the promises communion represents in the life of the believer. Please PRAY for Pastor Moses and the church music leader, Julius, who were injured in a taxi van accident returning from the burial of a church member. Julius’s arm was crushed and had to be removed and he and Pastor Moses are in a small hospital several hours from Nairobi. The taxi hit and killed 2 young men on the road and lost control and turned over. Travel here is so dangerous.<br /><br />We have been ministering to some of our missionaries these last weeks. One of our Uganda couples, Stephen and Kaye Carson, came to Nairobi for the birth of their son, Silas William. Several families have recently returned to the US for medical reasons, others are retiring and others have lost their parents. Challenging changes are always a part of our missionary families. Please PRAY for the many needs and challenges that face all of us living in another culture and dealing with issues of health, family, death, births, language learning, culture shock, safety in driving, aging parents in the US and missing children and grandchildren.<br /><br />We had a great time at our sectional meeting and then an additional 4 day meeting for Sub Cluster leaders. Our job is changing and we are becoming Member Care associates for Sub Sahara Africa. This job is a pastoral role working with our personnel in other countries but Nairobi will be our base for the present time. Please PRAY for this new aspect of ministry and for wisdom and sensitivity as we relate to the many needs in the lives of our missionaries; which I mentioned above.<br /><br />“Business As Mission” is a new small leather crafting business started by some of our co-workers, Ron/Nancy and Erin Copeland. It has employed 15 young Kenyan men who have demonstrated a gifting in evangelism and a commitment to start new Baptist churches in unreached areas of Nairobi and beyond. They work 4 days a week crafting small leather products; for which they are paid a modest income. They spend 2 days a week evangelizing and disciplining in their neighborhoods; for which they are not paid. They have already formed several Bible storying groups in neighborhoods where there is no church. PRAY for this new opportunity for the men to learn a productive skill with the goal to share Christ with their family, friends and neighbors. PRAY for options/partnerships/buyers to help sell and market the items. PRAY also for the Copelands as they give administrative guidance to this project.<br /><br />We were able to go to the Masai Mara, in Kenya, for 2 nights, which is the northern part of the vast Serengeti plain in Tanzania, to see the beginning of the wildebeest/zebra/Thompson’s gazelle migration. We saw too many different animals to describe but we had such a wonderful time on 4 game drives and saw thousands of animals in this beginning stage. A big blessing for us was to share about Jesus with our guide, whom we will call “AD.” God opened the perfect time, place and door to talk to him on our way back to the airstrip from where we would depart. Thankfully, I had a small Gideon New Testament with me and was able to leave that with him and he was most willing to accept it. Praise God for GIDEONS INT’L, whose ministry is to give Bibles away. He promised he would begin reading the Gospel of John. He has NO real knowledge of Christ and is part of another religion but more by association than commitment. We shared how even Michael Jackson, who had so much fame and fortune, left it all and had to face God and that we all will do the same as we entwined the Gospel story in our conversation. He was receptive and took our contact numbers and we are praying that someone will come along the way to water the seed we planted. Please PRAY for his understanding and desire to know Christ as his Savior. PRAY also that we might have more opportunity to follow up with him.<br /><br />On a funny note....our small plane bringing us back from the Mara was taking off on a rocky runway bed when it was discovered that a tire burst upon landing. We then deplaned for the repair to be made. We were very happy to see a replacement tire....BUT...they had no jack. An old school bus had brought some school children on a field trip and was there so our ‘tire changer” went to the bus in search of a “jack.” Fortunately they had one. After raising the jack to its limit, hands dug busily trying to scrap away dirt to make room for the tire to be placed on the rim. It was finally accomplished and we just stood in amazement and fought back the question.... Why was there no “jack” on the plane for circumstances like this? We have learned that asking WHY is an effort in futility. It is better to stand amazed at the way they do make things happen. It just may not be on a quick timetable or with all our perks but they are very ingenious folks.<br /><br />Our sweet Isaac celebrated a very special and happy 2nd birthday, July 25. He was in the Alabama with his other grandparents, 2 great grandmothers, aunts and uncles and cousins. He also stopped by to see Danny’s mom so he is blessed with lots of love. Lealla is now 7 months and trying to walk...too quickly.<br /><br />We are coming to Richmond Sept. 16 and will be at a Global Focus Celebration at Eastside Baptist Church, Stockbridge, GA, Sept. 23-27. We will be in Richmond until Oct. 14 loving on our babies as much as possible. PRAY for our time at the conference that others may desire to respond to God’s call to missions.<br /><br />Thank you for your perpetual love and encouragement. It means so much to have you partner with us in the ministry God has called us to in Kenya.<br /><br />We Love You, Danny and ClaudiaDanny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-76763812405496920002009-06-12T04:57:00.000-07:002009-06-12T05:00:28.982-07:00Newsletter Update<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANIEL%7E1.HOO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANIEL%7E1.HOO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANIEL%7E1.HOO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><!--[if gte 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<br /></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">The past few weeks are almost a blur as we recount the things which have transpired but one thing for sure is that God has been faithful to us and has been so near and dear to our spirits.</p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">Danny’s only sibling, a brother, Charles-65 years old, died the night of April 14th. We busily completed some important tasks Danny had to do on the 15th and worked arrangements for him to leave that night for Dulles airport so Timothy could pick him and bring him on to Richmond. Janet, Isaac and Lealla came with Timothy to airport and surprised Danny. He and Timothy drove the next day to Myrtle Beach to be with his mom and Charles’ wife and daughters. After the funeral he stayed in MB until Tuesday and then drove mom to Atlanta. He spent several days with her and flew back to Richmond for 4 days before returning to Nairobi. So in the midst of sorrow he was able to spend some quality time with the family and of course was so glad to have those last days with the grand babies. Jason came from NYC and sang at the funeral so he was able to be with him also. We miss Charles but we had seen him suffer for many years and his last three weeks had been very difficult; he even spent several days in ICU on a ventilator and had multiple medical issues that his body was just too tired to fight against. <span style=";font-family:";" >Thank you for your prayers for Danny and the family during this time of sorrow.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">After Danny left for the states that Wednesday night, I flew on Sunday to J’burg, South Africa for knee surgery on Tuesday. I had good care and assistance from our medical coordinators there and did well through it all. I remained there 10 days after surgery and arrived home one night after Danny’s return. I have been in therapy and now after 6 weeks of healing I feel I am seeing results from the surgery. The pain I had previously been experiencing is almost gone and the incision pain is at a minimal now. <span style=";font-family:";" >Thank you for your prayers for me during this time.</span><span style=";font-family:";" > </span> I am so grateful for the relief I am experiencing.</p><p class="Body">
<br /></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">A couple of weeks ago we had the option to move to a house that is just one level. We could move immediately so we opted for that. I was not able to pull down and pack up and climb stairs and etc. but we were able to secure help of a great lady who did a good job working with me and we are set up for the most part. It is so good not to have the stairs anymore. We are sharing office space in one of the bedrooms and this set up works so much better. <span style=";font-family:";" > </span><span style=";font-family:";" >Praise the Lord with us </span>for opening up this opportunity. It has an established yard with lots of trees, plants and birds so we are also enjoying it.
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<br /></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">Today...I heard Danny yell with a bit of panic/shock as he called my name so I ran to see what the problem was and he was going toward the kitchen saying, “A monkey just came into the living room!!” Yes, it was true.. we have monkeys in the yard...but we did not want them to be a guest in our home. The monkey had come through the kitchen door and grabbed a banana and orange off the cabinet and we suppose he was coming into the dining room to eat them...ha. But Danny’s yell scared him as he had scared Danny with his entrance. We had been warned to keep our doors closed because this could happen...and so we have learned a lesson. He is a large monkey...I had seen him on some buildings here but I did not want to see him in our house. Anyway, he ran to the gate, sat on it and peeled his orange and ate it. Now I am looking around every corner. Well, I should say looking around every window because a smaller one came today and I really thought he was going to be able to squeeze through the burglar bars. In Africa you do not close windows because you need a breeze; so we might end up having a guest monkey come in during the night. <b>PRAY</b> that doesn’t happen or we both might be scared out of our wits.</p><p class="Body">
<br /></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">Danny has been very busy with preparations for our big sectional meeting beginning June 8-14. Fellow workers from 7 countries will be coming together for a time of training, understanding of new organizational changes, encouragement, fellowship and times of worship and some relaxation. There have been many challenges in all of the logistical parts of this but we are looking forward to this time of being with many that we haven’t gotten to know and to see others we haven’t seen in a long time. He also just returned from a trip to take some volunteers to visit the seminary in Uganda. He always delights to return and see how the work is continuing there. We plan to return there for a few days in June for a strategy meeting. Our heart is still so tender for them. There are many personnel changes taking place in Kampala and our Ugandan leaders need to be very focused in continuing with the principles of leadership they have been taught in starting new house churches and training new believers. Having trained leaders is ever a challenge. <b>PRAY</b> for trained leaders to multiply both in Uganda and Kenya.</p><p class="Body">
<br /></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">Because of the economic crisis the International Mission Board is having to reduce the number of missionaries appointed in the coming months. This is sad to hear because the number of applicants has been increasing and the laborers are so needed on the field. Please continue to <b>PRAY </b>about how you might still be a part of sacrificial missions’ giving. We know times are very challenging and we must <b>PRAY</b> that our churches will be able to remain committed to supporting the cause of sharing Christ around the world. So many still have <b>NEVER</b> heard of Jesus and His love for them.</p><p class="Body">
<br /></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">I haven’t been as involved these past weeks in a lot of ministry due to the pain, surgery and recuperation of my knee. But I look forward to once again being active in reaching out to others in Nairobi. Continue to <b>PRAY</b> for Rungiri Baptist Church. We are blessed by the sound preaching of Pastor Moses and we enjoy being a part of that Kenyan fellowship.
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<br /></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body"><span style=";font-family:";" >And now for a sweet Happy, Happy 32nd birthday to Timothy on June 17.</span></p><p class="Body">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">Please hear our heart of love and thanksgiving for each of you and we love hearing from so many of you. You are a real blessing to our hearts and spirits.</p><p class="Body">
<br /></p> <p class="Body"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="Body">WE LOVE YOU, </p> <p class="Body"> Danny and Claudia<span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;color:#000000;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-42053459169331638932009-06-03T01:05:00.000-07:002009-06-03T01:25:56.211-07:00Monkey in the HouseDanny began to holler loudly, "Ooooh, Oooh, Claudia come here quick!!!" I could hear some panic/shock and thought, "Oh, no, is there a snake in the house!!"....since we had been chasing a skink in the house all morning and still haven't gotten him out. Thankfully, it was not a snake but a very big monkey had come into the kitchen and was helping himself to the bananas and oranges. He is really huge...more the size of a baboon...and we had seen him outside and had been warned to keep our doors closed but we suppose we did not make it shut tightly and he just came in for a visit and some "goodies." It was really a bit frightening...even for Danny...especially the element of surprise to see him come into the living room with his fruit and Danny was not aware he was in the house. So Danny got a bigger scare than I did because he came in on him but he was chasing him out by the time his panic call came to me. We are being very much more cautious to make sure the doors click shut...but we are not so sure that he did not open the back door and come in...so we might have to resort to even more locking. Anyway, he fled to our gate and perched on it and ate his orange!!Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-49928439457423230092009-05-26T21:21:00.000-07:002009-05-26T21:38:25.851-07:00Trip to Uganda Baptist SeminaryTim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tidenberg</span>, the Cluster Strategy Leader for all Equatorial Africa, asked me to represent him and accompany three men from the United States to Uganda. What a great joy to return to the beginning place of our missionary service and renew ties with my Ugandan friends. How blessed I am! These are great men and women who have a vision for planting churches as they share their personal testimony and lead people to Jesus. I am always challenged by their commitment and devotion to our Father and the work of His kingdom.<br /><br />When I visited the Uganda Baptist Seminary back in March and now again in May, I saw young men sleeping on the floor in classrooms because the dormitory is full. That's how committed they are to getting a theological education. They need another dormitory! Pray with me that this will be approved and pray for our students at the seminary. Today, we have an open door for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ... tomorrow???? Now is the time to train these willing men and women.Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-40697531534124412442009-05-21T22:31:00.000-07:002009-05-21T22:48:08.776-07:00Joys from Afar...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJCAiWmzx1QzVmDavHxvEei_deJ4hzTkrXaz_i_FOEYifYkYTXsHOE2l1Vc_poCA1IpzG-J0g_LtWoqnhL9nqUZmtSfWCdrMfNJXVaUCQJX_s-zNvyaQB8hYOOEkpeGnR00n9-fLi1MA/s1600-h/20090518-lealla001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338518900334452738" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJCAiWmzx1QzVmDavHxvEei_deJ4hzTkrXaz_i_FOEYifYkYTXsHOE2l1Vc_poCA1IpzG-J0g_LtWoqnhL9nqUZmtSfWCdrMfNJXVaUCQJX_s-zNvyaQB8hYOOEkpeGnR00n9-fLi1MA/s320/20090518-lealla001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEhKbbbxX2fPS1mkIqwx6YMZzq0nENsWl2Q2gfJD17vwNHZ6TPWB7PRymXLepzaPUhax-d4IdYtByThKITSLB5IyLekEIxwenzuxeiSN_4fYAmA-P9NwT_qQIyT_Vyw4pQKs8G8cxG3U/s1600-h/20090515-isaac-001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338518895741719266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEhKbbbxX2fPS1mkIqwx6YMZzq0nENsWl2Q2gfJD17vwNHZ6TPWB7PRymXLepzaPUhax-d4IdYtByThKITSLB5IyLekEIxwenzuxeiSN_4fYAmA-P9NwT_qQIyT_Vyw4pQKs8G8cxG3U/s320/20090515-isaac-001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Grandchildren are a wonderful gift from the Father and bring such great joy. Isaac has learned how to undress himself and Lealla is trying her hardest to crawl, but she stopped long enough to smile at the camera.</div></div>Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-64867171967253986952009-05-21T21:55:00.000-07:002009-05-21T22:13:06.635-07:00Sadness in AfricaIt was not the first time ... nor will it be the last...<br /><br />Blood curdling screams were heard as I was putting on my makeup and I sent my friend, Ruth, running because I thought some child was hurt on our compound., and I could not quickly run because of just having had knee surgery. I followed her soon and she was standing on our veranda and said, "Oh, maama, it is an African man beating his wife," which sounded like in our very own yard but across our wall in some apartments. That haunting cry of pain has not left my ears.<br /><br />I passed a lady with a load of sticks for building her fires piled so high and wide on her head that I just rode by in disbelief. All I could see was a thin body and legs much thinner than most of the sticks showing beneath her dress. I said, "Oh, God, how can I help her carry this burden?" I was in an area I was not sure about and didn't know where she lived; but what could I do? I pulled over and compared my trunk and the size of the load and there was NO WAY it could fit it. I am just recovering from knee surgery and it was late in day and there was a need to be home before dark due to other problems here and I drove away with such sadness in my heart with her burden; and at that time I felt very helpless. As I shared with Danny, he said, "Well, did you give her any shillings?" And to my heart came a terrible pain...."No, I was so caught up with her burden and that I didn't know how to help her with it nearing dark, and I forgot to give her what I had." And then the pain really came. Pray that Danny and I can be sensitive where we can make the burdens of others a bit easier.<br /><br />There is sadness all over the world ... even where you live...Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-91971565727570185622009-04-29T06:55:00.001-07:002009-04-29T06:58:59.885-07:00Returning Home<span xmlns=""> <p>It has been a time of mixed emotions. Returning home to the states for the funeral of my brother, Charles, was filled with many joys and times of sadness. We rejoice that he no longer suffers the limitations of this physical body but rather he is enjoying his heavenly body. I been thinking a lot about heaven and what the Bible has to say about our final resting place.<br /></p><p>Now, I'm returning to our home in Nairobi, Kenya (East Africa). Claudia has been in Johannesburg, South Africa, for medical during this time. I leave today and arrive tomorrow evening. Claudia leaves Friday (we hope) and arrives home Friday evening. It been two weeks away from each other and we are ready to be home and together.<br /></p><p>I have enjoyed our grandchildren for a few days. I got to see my granddaughter for the first time. She is Beautiful!<br /></p><p>Please continue to pray for my brother's family – Deanie, Tonya and Larry, and Michelle. Please continue to pray for Equatorial Africa. We have 7 countries with no missionary personnel. Pray that the Lord of the harvest will call out men and women to fields in Equatorial Africa.<br /></p><p>And lastly, thank you for all your prayers and support.</p></span>Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-44246873939449559202009-03-25T22:48:00.001-07:002009-03-25T22:53:33.272-07:00Language at 64!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozeYVRY7x0A5jlT89J-it_MOm-LQ5fW_1iKIi63bnPqThLtUiLFKfyadjnMUgkh8PZr9FolgLo8gZKyke2PulOSrnodOXq65mGoWiosm2HpNGlljvymBRECjX81W9Sv7jcIxB-zZjoPM/s1600-h/Claudia---30.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozeYVRY7x0A5jlT89J-it_MOm-LQ5fW_1iKIi63bnPqThLtUiLFKfyadjnMUgkh8PZr9FolgLo8gZKyke2PulOSrnodOXq65mGoWiosm2HpNGlljvymBRECjX81W9Sv7jcIxB-zZjoPM/s320/Claudia---30.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317369304006010130" border="0" /></a>This is Claudia and Helen doing language. Helen is trying to teach Claudia Swahili. Now, everybody says it's the easy language in the world. That's everybody who has never learned Swahili.<br /><br />As for me, I got to get a block of time to commit. I'm off to Dar es Salaam on the 6th of April to represent our Strategy Associate at a meeting there. Please pray that all will go well.Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-67159308677741999662009-03-25T22:44:00.000-07:002009-03-25T22:47:54.589-07:00Taxes are Done!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6z43_Bab_DepHoMXjIFvmZTdCs4yqdk8Q_o8tT2kQkLJR7eiQ4nlaYTlxi1uDN995A91OGXU85_cnwrcH9lVrxtEquElfUliVc8zBXYuMPWapT53vITIeNErCoVpY6oz701nF3XAlBeU/s1600-h/EOS30D-11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6z43_Bab_DepHoMXjIFvmZTdCs4yqdk8Q_o8tT2kQkLJR7eiQ4nlaYTlxi1uDN995A91OGXU85_cnwrcH9lVrxtEquElfUliVc8zBXYuMPWapT53vITIeNErCoVpY6oz701nF3XAlBeU/s320/EOS30D-11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317368580964386706" border="0" /></a><br />While I was in Uganda having a great time with friends in Kampala and Jinja, Claudia was pulling together our 2008 tax information. She's just w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l !!!!Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-88511990077669617492009-03-25T06:38:00.001-07:002009-03-25T06:44:07.066-07:00Sawyer's Back in Town<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxzUe7ivqGQNTxc3jdoubFrfWBwmWXRJalT2IwaZ1t9tZ4c2963bF83CWd03KAuMp4TElLyjLcpcAnWHPZ-3QFN5RiXVuRVFPssnv-htnAAfqxum8-DL-lNovIiZxOKwI2vk8USMECeA/s1600-h/IMG_0095.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxzUe7ivqGQNTxc3jdoubFrfWBwmWXRJalT2IwaZ1t9tZ4c2963bF83CWd03KAuMp4TElLyjLcpcAnWHPZ-3QFN5RiXVuRVFPssnv-htnAAfqxum8-DL-lNovIiZxOKwI2vk8USMECeA/s320/IMG_0095.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317119633785418082" border="0" /></a><br />Sawyer brought his mom and dad back to Nairobi for a little visit. He and his parents (Michael and JoJo) are missionaries in Tanzania.<br /><br />Sawyer is entertaining his aunt Claudia (MKs called us aunt and uncle) while mom get a much needed nap and dad goes to the store to get some food.Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-81902159489096928842009-03-24T21:00:00.001-07:002009-03-24T21:05:05.389-07:00Uganda Baptist Seminary<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7akNgElqy-ojZv3XzxecDpg420GWFZ0ePskPVX5qMZ3dSSzA4UMOlEqjYN80Od1t86_kCu3JlOVg5NBN144OSTfKt7vllJGgRQzGkTIULjd8YhTEf01Nmp26C7ez9d_gHAFOfYNzKXBk/s1600-h/Uganda_0309-47.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7akNgElqy-ojZv3XzxecDpg420GWFZ0ePskPVX5qMZ3dSSzA4UMOlEqjYN80Od1t86_kCu3JlOVg5NBN144OSTfKt7vllJGgRQzGkTIULjd8YhTEf01Nmp26C7ez9d_gHAFOfYNzKXBk/s320/Uganda_0309-47.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316970585119057858" border="0" /></a>These are some of the most committed students and faculty I have ever had the privilege of being with. They are committed to studying, teaching, and preaching the Word of God. These students lead thousands to the Lord, baptize and plant churches all across Uganda. It was my joy to share with them.Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-46874968956127586102009-03-24T20:54:00.000-07:002009-03-24T20:58:45.700-07:00The Nile<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxnzwxgW20S3ODWJKtpZlD2XP5c0ubH4sekhyphenhyphenIilJB9-4Jz2ZWFfY9OWu-ffpWg4sJcujF7v7K0ewd-cR3ji6ZuyEoP2cX1mAr1IxMl1b-lInR2utf7r7cKeRFqsS3OkW5Hwd4z3eL1A/s1600-h/nile_2009-455.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxnzwxgW20S3ODWJKtpZlD2XP5c0ubH4sekhyphenhyphenIilJB9-4Jz2ZWFfY9OWu-ffpWg4sJcujF7v7K0ewd-cR3ji6ZuyEoP2cX1mAr1IxMl1b-lInR2utf7r7cKeRFqsS3OkW5Hwd4z3eL1A/s320/nile_2009-455.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316969147666448306" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddmya1s0lrhxpLCD0EJ26QXfTyn4_NCGEKaTovr5lpQshEw5ooNvJ1s175CvyhO_lsh3jCj4dYUYZh3Rq0jxPTqPyaLPP9OAcQCJ29_LdxK8Snu_6q1yNZ3xtFCLniF_BquXc3sQOw4A/s1600-h/nile_2009-170.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddmya1s0lrhxpLCD0EJ26QXfTyn4_NCGEKaTovr5lpQshEw5ooNvJ1s175CvyhO_lsh3jCj4dYUYZh3Rq0jxPTqPyaLPP9OAcQCJ29_LdxK8Snu_6q1yNZ3xtFCLniF_BquXc3sQOw4A/s320/nile_2009-170.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316969142090004882" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As part of our Team Building exercise, the group rafted the Nile. After the first time, I promised the Lord I would never do it again...but peer pressure! I'm so glad I did. This time it was so much better. Lots of fun!Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-42164630521279182202009-03-24T20:52:00.000-07:002009-03-24T20:53:50.723-07:00Website Up and GoingAfter several hours we have our website up and going. Check it out www.hoodsineastafrica.blogspot.com.Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-92110832051773217552009-03-24T20:49:00.000-07:002009-03-24T20:52:10.865-07:00Our Precious Grandchildren<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTXgHJHQUmlOWMZkTRSmbInRIaX5TxMOpTfe8opQVmNsDxZML8uK5rKWBm8rPZwb__4trejZfaYWnYMDqePMVH4kn2Qm3AXKQlzbEfQmKZEdUiUykdaS65L3BUTG4oIoWM6gR6j6SEgc/s1600-h/grandchildren-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTXgHJHQUmlOWMZkTRSmbInRIaX5TxMOpTfe8opQVmNsDxZML8uK5rKWBm8rPZwb__4trejZfaYWnYMDqePMVH4kn2Qm3AXKQlzbEfQmKZEdUiUykdaS65L3BUTG4oIoWM6gR6j6SEgc/s320/grandchildren-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316967732122028162" /></a><br /><br />Claudia and I miss our grandchildren very much. We are so grateful for the pictures but we would love to hold them.Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-64553795102948872302009-03-23T05:20:00.000-07:002009-03-23T05:25:50.213-07:00Our New Assignment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUu6YQCaALxWxVs67l6ZljK-AQmxoG0C-iyha_8Fpp1bmXYV1MUZxhKm9DxVnK1kmOYuu5bANq8_jLAGmxOZp2POx5_v60Myc7-BLwjATUZGFhCLcwmCMPN2hM87M2TRCUVRqNKNjOSw/s1600-h/Equatorial+Map_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUu6YQCaALxWxVs67l6ZljK-AQmxoG0C-iyha_8Fpp1bmXYV1MUZxhKm9DxVnK1kmOYuu5bANq8_jLAGmxOZp2POx5_v60Myc7-BLwjATUZGFhCLcwmCMPN2hM87M2TRCUVRqNKNjOSw/s320/Equatorial+Map_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316357749254319426" /></a><br /><br />13 Countries in Equatorial Africa needing to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 7 of these countries have no IMB missionaries. Is God calling you? There is no better time that NOW!Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-69995669823716233892009-03-23T05:15:00.000-07:002009-03-23T05:18:42.800-07:00Kenya UpdateFebruary/March, 2009 - Nairobi, Kenya<br /><br />Well, we have been in Nairobi in our house during February and think we will be here for awhile. We had 3 great weeks of strategy training during January at Brackenhurst, our conference center about 25 miles outside Nairobi, and four couples from Uganda attended this training and it was wonderful to be with them. We are getting a few pieces of furniture bought and pictures of our family (lots of grand babies) on the walls and to our surprise, we found a very good mattress. So we are feeling more at home and enjoying getting into the work here. We live on the compound grounds of our guesthouse, Hampton House, and that has afforded us the privilege to see many of our missionaries coming in and out from several countries for various reasons. I have given away lots of pound cake, brownies, cookies and fruit salad and had many in our home to eat. I am grateful that I have found my way around a large section of Nairobi and can help transport them to various places such as doctor, hospital, shopping and etc.<br /><br />Danny continues to assist our Cluster Strategy Leader, Tim Tidenberg, as they pray, plot and seek how to implement strategy to reach into 13 countries in the Equatorial Cluster. PRAY for them and other leaders who are now being chosen to direct the work in the countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC-Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Part of Chad, Central African Republic, Burundi, Gabon and Southern Sudan We had to look on the map to even know where some of these are located. This is a very large region and we are in need of many more personnel to win people to Christ. In some of these countries, we have NO MISSIONARY PRESENCE. Please PRAY as strategy and plans are mapped out to be able to move into new areas and strengthen the work that is already established in other areas. PRAY for the International Mission Board also as it presently goes through monumental organizational changes to better shore up the mission endeavor around the world. Don’t forget there are over 5500 missionaries serving around the world. The task is huge but our God is calling and leading and is larger than this task. <br /><br />Danny just returned from a week of Leadership Development with 17 missionary men and they concluded by rafting the Nile River in Uganda for a bonding experience. He had vowed it was so frightening the first time he did it that he would never do it again. BUT...you know he is competitive and could not sit on side lines while the others did it. And it turned out to be a much better experience due to the instruction of the guide and also the fun of being with a group he knew. He enjoyed the training and the rafting.<br /><br />We continue to worship with a small Kenyan congregation about 10 miles out of the city, Rungiri Baptist Church. But at this point with Danny’s schedule we have not really been able to go out there except on Sundays. They are very desirous to learn more about the Bible, which challenges us, and we want to do some Discipleship Training with them. PRAY as we continue to seek time in our schedule to help them in this area. Also, PRAY for over 10.6 million Kenyans who are starving due to drought. PRAY for feeding projects being developed and for those who direct these huge efforts. PRAY against corrupt government and suppliers of grain in this process and PRAY FOR RAIN.<br /><br />Last month we asked you to pray for the team from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Alexandria, AL, returning for the 4th year to Kampala to work among the house churches in the slums. God blessed that work and new opportunities opened up in schools, orphanages, 3 prisons and slums; and new house churches were born. Over 600 received Christ. They worked alongside Manna Ministry who provides 50 pounds of rice, beans, posho and cooking oil to 100 very needy families. This bag of food will feed a family of 4 for a month. This is done for 6 months in the same area before moving to another needy area.<br /><br />Below are excerpts shared by Douglas Aliro from a lady who was NOT a recipient of the food bag but lives in the slums in Biina Zone; which is situated in the heart of a very large Muslim community. Her thoughts about food being given to some of the most needy are humbling......<br /> “Even that drunkard!!” she said, “that poor neglected lady is receiving food. That lady was really suffering. If you people can give a person who is so needy in her life, regardless of her background...my, my....She is a drunkard not by her choice but conditioned to do so by her suffering! You people have made me see and understand the heart of God! This for me is like mercy undeserved.... Hey, I did not received food but I received a Bible! At least I can get a little food from my humble business but a Bible in my own language is too expensive for me....These people who brought the food and Bibles have a very different heart. They have loved on us even if some of us are not worthy of any love to receive. Imagine a drunkard in need received her share of food by born agains.”<br /><br />Go to the blog: http://imfcblog.us and read of the work there. We have always had house churches develop in the new areas where the food distribution program was started. PRAY for the house churches of Kampala and also for Manna Ministry as they continue to seek to feed very, very needy people and share Christ.<br /><br />Our grand babies are growing and we are missing them and cherish each picture. Pray for our families and the bonding of our love though distance separates us. PRAY also for Danny’s mom, Margie, as she receives a pacemaker March 17.<br /><br />Our love and prayers remain with you all who are so faithful to love, support and encourage us. We would not want to be here without God’s power and love and the wonderful under girding that you are in prayers and spirit. Please know of our perpetual love for you. <br /><br />Danny and ClaudiaDanny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-2264131302778028932009-03-23T05:12:00.000-07:002009-03-23T05:15:02.099-07:00Kenya Update for FebruaryFebruary, 2008, Kampala, Uganda, Africa<br /><br />The days seem to be melting away now as we have many tasks to complete before our departure by mid April. We leave for Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb. 24 for a meeting and Danny returns here on the 29th but I remain there to most probably have knee surgery. I have a torn meniscus and will be seeing a doctor March 3 and possible surgery. I might be there 3 weeks before surgery can be scheduled and then some recuperation and return. I have had a problem for 4 months, and not sure how it started, but this was unexpected so it has hastened our need to begin closing out the furnishings in our apt so that when I return we can have most of that behind us and can spend the latter days here visiting with our Uganda brothers and sisters. We do keep wondering where these 3 years have gone? We can hardly imagine leaving Uganda and the dear friends we have made here. WE will sorely miss them. It has been a busy and challenging ministry and one for which we are so grateful. We still are not completely sure about the next step in our journey but will continue on in the process with IMB to return to some job, perhaps still in Africa, if not Uganda. We are just open to where God leads us. WE are getting very anxious to see sweet Isaac, and of course our other family. He is growing quickly and beginning to crawl and has bottom teeth.<br /><br />We went to Nairobi for a week of medical testing before some other training was to begin. We got good medical checkups overall and were so grateful that Danny’s prostate biopsy came back negative. We were to be in Nairobi for 3 weeks for Strategy Leader training but on the second day we were all advised that we must return to our countries because of the continuing conflicts in Kenya. There were riots, fighting and displacements very near the place where we were staying. Though we did not feel we were in any immediate danger, those in charge felt it was best to cancel the meeting and send us home. We do appreciate the care and concern that the IMB has for its people. We were disappointed to return but the leaders there also had much to deal with in their city. Things continue to be very critical in Kenya and they do need our continued prayers that peace may come. Please PRAY for the conflicts in Kenya and also for our many missionaries there.<br /><br />We have had a wonderful team from Mount Zion Baptist Church, Alexandria, AL, working with us these past two weeks. They have been such a joy and have done a wonderful job. They were involved in some new work about 3 hours west of here, near Ft. Portal, and in their 3 days there, 150 folks gave their lives to Christ. Also, there were 3 new house churches born. PRAY for these new house groups. This is Mount Zion’s third year to come to Kampala and they have added so much to the ministry here and we appreciate them and their church for sending them. We have been so blessed with many wonderful volunteers who have come these past three years. They are such great helpers to reach out into the city and beyond and share Jesus with love and enthusiasm.<br /><br />Manna Ministry, the food distribution program, started a new 6 month program in two areas this month and we are looking forward to seeing house churches born in these areas. We have been so blessed to be able to partner with them as they share food and we share the gospel at the distributions and see house churches and celebration points come to be. WE are blessed by Jimmy Barry and the men he represents who meet physical needs for about 400+ folks per month. Many folks are being saved through this program and that is their goal along with feeding hungry and dying people.<br /><br />Thank you to so many who shared love and concern for Rose, our helper, whose house burned. She is doing well and is so grateful to God for the way that He has helped her and sustained her. She was so devastated with the loss but He has multiplied her blessings and she is doing well. And her faith has been a perpetual testimony of His grace and love.<br /><br />In January, we welcomed Stephen (pronounced Stef-en) and Kaye Carson, Longview Point Baptist Church, Hernando, MS, to our team. And what can I say?????….Mississippians are just great folks!!!!! They are a young couple and had been to Uganda before as volunteers and felt God leading them to serve here at least 2 years. They are quickly becoming acclimated to the culture and are doing a great job loving the Ugandans. PRAY for Stephen and Kaye that they will adjust well and have the privilege to share Jesus with many people. <br /><br />Thanks again for all your wonderful love and encouragement to us and we are looking forward to soon being able to see many of you when we return to the US. We will be hiding out some with Isaac so that his parents can’t find him but we will also be traveling some and look forward to crossing paths with many of you. We just are so grateful for the joy to have had you on this journey with us in prayer, love, financial support, love gifts, visits, emails and the list goes on. You are dear and precious to us. <br /><br />Danny and ClaudiaDanny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-21988814798144979092009-01-26T07:03:00.000-08:002009-01-26T07:08:05.831-08:00KENYA Update<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANIEL%7E1.HOO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANIEL%7E1.HOO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANIEL%7E1.HOO%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> 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This has been beneficial training and we are grateful for the focus it has given to guide us in work among a special unreached people group. The grounds are lovely here and we have had fun enjoying fires in fireplaces. Our little cottage has no heat except for a fireplace and for about $1.50 they will bring the wood and start the fire, which lasts for about 5 hours; so we have enjoyed that at night. It is not winter here but we are at a higher elevation so it is just cooler and when it rains, it is cold. It is quite refreshing though for us.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">We had a wonderful time at MK Camp and our sessions with seniors focusing on their reentry to the US was such a great experience. They were a wonderful group and we enjoyed our time with them. Thank you for praying for us and for the MKs. They are a very special group of young people. They were happy, well mannered, had good sportsmanship and relished having long visits with their MK friends. <b>PRAY </b>for <u>all</u> the children of missionaries. They have many challenges as they live in a different culture.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">Our little granddaughter, Lealla, is gaining weight rapidly and Timothy continues to rejoice over the fact that she likes to be cuddled. Isaac is quickly learning to talk and some of his favorite words are “No, No.” Our hearts long to see all of them and Jason too, who is 34 today, but we continue to be blessed in the work we are doing.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">We have been with 4 couples from Kampala during our time at Brackenhurst as they are here for the same training. It has been wonderful to hear reports of Kampala and the saints there. Also, a volunteer group from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Alexandria, AL, who have been in Kampala yearly for the past 4 years, are there at this time and have seen over 250 professions of faith this past week. A new ministry in Luzira Prison has opened up in past months and over 130 prisoners were saved last week when the team visited the prison. They will continue to minister in Kampala for a few days next week and we are anxious to see the work of the Lord through them. Thank you so much MZBC!! Please <b>PRAY</b> for their continued witnessing next week and also for these new believers to be discipled in the truths of walking in the Christian life.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">Please <b>PRAY</b> for Danny in early February as he travels outside Africa to attend some specialized training on how to share the gospel among Muslims. We still have a heart for this aspect of ministry and he is grateful for this opportunity. Upon his return he will be involved in some Leadership Development Training among some of our missionaries and also a meeting with strategy facilitators in our area. There are new directional and organizational changes in the International Mission Board and we ask you to <b>PRAY</b> for a clear understanding of the leadership of the Holy Spirit as our Board implements those changes by June or July. <b>PRAY</b> for our leader, Tim Tidenberg, who is over Equatorial Africa, which is one of the 5 clusters of the Sub-Sahara, and encompasses 11-12 countries. Danny is assisting him and there is much direction and focus that Tim must give to over 200+ missionaries. He and his wife, Annie, are great leaders and there is much to be done in the new organizational changes. We are privileged to work alongside them at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">Lastly, <b>PRAY</b> for a little Kenyan congregation, Rugiri Baptist Church, where we have been going when we are in Nairobi. It is a small group but some seem to have a heart for the Lord and for discipleship. Remember a lady, Joyce, and the pastor, Moses, as we seek to see how we might do some leadership training there and also go out with them to evangelize in their village. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">Thank you to each one of you who gave to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We have heard many good reports of giving and were especially proud to hear that our home church, Kathleen Baptist, gave over $55,000. That is a great amount considering the economic issues at this time. We love you for being so generous.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">We are now marching quickly into 2009 and we look forward to being in touch with you throughout this year. WE continue to covet your prayers as we know that you are such a part of our work here. Also, we want to learn of your prayer requests and thank you for sharing with us. Please remember our perpetual love for you and may your new year be a year of rejoicing in knowing and serving our Lord Jesus Christ.<o:p></o:p></span></p> Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-68065860771661037862008-11-24T06:19:00.000-08:002008-11-24T06:21:42.228-08:00Now in South Africa... for a whileNovember 25, 2008 - Johannesburg, South Africa<br /><br />ON THE ROAD AGAIN<br /><br /> To our surprise last week we were requested to move to Johannesburg, South Africa to serve in Member Care for the Southern Region for an undetermined length of time. Since we had only been in Nairobi for 3 weeks our stakes were not down too deeply, so we said, “Yes,” and packed our bags and arrived here Nov. 17. Member Care is quite like a pastoral role as we relate to missionaries dealing with various medical issues, or different kinds of needs for their children or perhaps even as they might have a need of some conflict resolution within teams. Many missionaries come to Jo’burg for medical needs so we will be involved with hospital visitation. We are looking forward to being available to help/support any missionary as they walk their journey of ministry and need a listening ear, helping hand or support in some manner. PRAY for us in this new role that we might be good listeners, encouragers, supporters and have great discernment and godly wisdom; given by the Holy Spirit. Danny will also continue to assist our Strategy Associate in Nairobi by way of email and telephone so PRAY that he might be able to give appropriate attention to both jobs. Also PRAY for our coworker, Larry Randolph, who was in this position, as he seeks the best medical treatment in the US for prostate cancer. We know he and Dianne are anxious to return to their home and job here. <br /><br />Our new address is:<br /> Daniel Hood<br /> BIMS<br /> Box 1759<br /> Edenvale, 1610, South Africa<br /><br />Phones:<br /> Danny 011-27-82-920-5393<br /> Claudia 011-27-76-041-0094<br /><br />Our email addresses of course will remain the same. We always enjoy hearing from you and thank you again for your love and support. PRAY for us that we may also find ways to share the gospel in ways that God opens before us. That is our utmost reason for being here no matter what our daily responsibilites might be.<br /><br />We wish each of you a Blessed Thanksgiving; there is so much to be grateful for each and every day. Also, we ask you again to seriously pray about your gift to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions. It will be a tangible way to give to the One whose birthday we are celebrating. We do wish you could see and know the many ways this offering is used for the ongoing work of over 5300 missionaries.<br /><br />Thank you for loving, for praying, for giving and encouraging.Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-25180874481979595602008-11-14T02:27:00.000-08:002008-11-14T02:32:28.558-08:00South Africa BoundTimT has asked Claudia and me to help in the southern part as temporary Member Care. We leave Monday 17 November 2008 for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jo'berg</span>, SA. Out Member Care folks there are dealing with health issues back in the States. We may be there three or four months. I will continue to help <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">TimT</span> via email, phone, etc. Please pray for them and us.Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-58779124495699581442008-11-14T02:19:00.000-08:002008-11-14T02:27:34.147-08:00Maasai<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsVmiMzHymrSIIY9Y3IxTB_CXLiRcZFU7VVZkz_s9lBwdj39Fjuxp1RpUtF0o5-z6TzaaTpArVp8xKq3ASzbCmtwWnjPP_S-s7YBLqj8uv9_-EkyI8BgjAH-Pw6Y0tvvt51F2cq9c6Mrs/s1600-h/IMG_5537.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268456119538722962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsVmiMzHymrSIIY9Y3IxTB_CXLiRcZFU7VVZkz_s9lBwdj39Fjuxp1RpUtF0o5-z6TzaaTpArVp8xKq3ASzbCmtwWnjPP_S-s7YBLqj8uv9_-EkyI8BgjAH-Pw6Y0tvvt51F2cq9c6Mrs/s320/IMG_5537.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Maasai cattlemen.<br /><div></div>Danny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038991067605412696.post-71353695435986106992008-11-14T02:16:00.000-08:002008-11-14T02:19:46.202-08:00Newsletter TimeWe have been in Nairobi just 3 weeks, <strong>arriving October 21</strong>, and it seems so much longer. It is definitely easier to adjust somewhat quicker to the culture when we have already spent time in Africa. But there are still many challenges to locate places and things and to begin feeling at home.<br /><br />Our 3 flights to Nairobi were on time and we <span style="color:#333333;"><strong>arrived with ALL of our 13 pieces of luggage</strong></span>. This was truly an answer to prayer. Leaving Isaac was one of the hardest things we have had to do but what a blessing to have had some very special time with him and to experience his love for us and desire to be with us from the very first hours of our arrival. We are so grateful for our sons, daughter-in-love and “sweet” Isaac. Though we miss them all very much we do feel that for this time this is God’s plan for us. PRAY for Janet as she is in the countdown now for the delivery date of our “little darling” girl about December 16.<br /><br />We had such a busy six months in the US but feel we accomplished many necessary projects. And we are so grateful for the privilege to finish the career appointment process and now are career status. There was a lot in this process but there were many who encouraged us on and led us through the process. We are grateful to them.<br /><br />We have been busy upon our arrival. Danny has gotten more into his job assisting our Strategy Associate, Tim T.; and I have been doing more to get the apartment set up. But we have attended a small Kenyan congregation and Danny preached there 2 Sundays. We hope to do some leadership development and evangelistic outreach with them in the next weeks. We also were able to share the gospel with Raj, a young Indian man we met where we had lunch. He is an agnostic but we had some very good and meaningful conversation about Jesus. PRAY for Raj and for us that we might have other opportunities to share with him and that his ears and heart might be open to continue our conversation in a spiritual realm.<br /><br />We have gotten to know several of the missionaries in Nairobi and have eaten with many in their homes and with others in some group settings. It is a joy to get to know them and learn of the work here. We have several different ministry teams in Nairobi which is a melting pot for many Indians, Middle Easterners, Kenyans, Europeans and lots of other nationalities. PRAY for these teams as they seek strategy and inroads to share Jesus with folks who serve many false gods. PRAY also that their language study process can produce quality abilities as they so desire to be able to share Jesus in the heart language of the people group with whom they work. It often takes 2 years or more to become fluent enough to share the gospel easily.<br /><br /><br />After being here 10 days we traveled to <strong>Tanzania</strong> with our boss to participate with our workers there in a cluster prayer retreat. It was great to meet about 50 more of the folks with whom we will be working in our new role. Tanzania is a vast land about the size of Texas and Oklahoma. We traveled 14 hours to our destination and after the first 5 hours the roads got much better and are some of the best we have traveled since being in East Africa. However, driving is still hazardous with so many people walking on both sides of the roads and a lack of good order in the driving process. We passed nearby <strong>Mt. Kilimanjaro</strong> and saw its extremely high peaks, with snow/ice on one side, reaching through the clouds. Danny’s desire is to climb it one day. However, it takes 5-6 days, is quite expensive and he has got to find more time to do more physical fitness than he has done in past months/years to be ready. But, I certainly expect him to pursue it. The terrain is every changing throughout the country and to our surprise we saw a large herd of zebras roaming along the way. (This was a special way for Danny to celebrate his 64th birthday.) We do look forward to seeing some game parks in the future. The wildlife of Africa is one of God’s special gifts to us. We love to see them in their natural habitat. <br /><br />It was wonderful to see many of you during our stateside and to speak to many others on the phone. Many of you invited us for a visit or to speak in your churches and we are so sorry that time preventing from connecting. We continue to be so blessed by the tremendous prayer support that we have through you wonderful people. Thank you for loving us and not forgetting us and for continuing to be faithful to pray for the work which God has called us to. We so depend on your prayers and you are active participators in the work that God is doing here. We happen to be on the ground but you are just as much a part through your prayers as we are. <br /><br />In just a few weeks we will be celebrating our Savior’s birth. We encourage you not to forget to give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions during the month of December. The work of over 5300 missionaries is so dependent upon the monies of that Offering to do the ministry on the field. We all are being affected by the economical crisis but we ask you to not forget to give to the One Who gave His all for us. Let our largest gift this Christmas be to the One whose birthday we are celebrating. Giving to this Offering is a tangible way to give unto Christ for the work of His Kingdom.<br /><br />Please continue to be in touch with us. We love to receive your emails, prayer requests and encouraging words. You are so dear to us and we love you.<br /><br />Danny and ClaudiaDanny and Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299102957023544328noreply@blogger.com0