More Kenya 2010

Kenya 2010

Mungu akubariki ndugu yangu na dada!

God bless you my brothers and sisters!

Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ! We praise God everyday for the work that God’s Spirit is doing in and through you. As many of you might know, Kaury and I are currently attending Asbury Theological Seminary. I am pursuing a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Kaury is pursuing a Master of Divinity. During our studies here we have had an opportunity to learn from some of the top scholars and theologians of the world. We have not just grown in our knowledge and understanding of Christ theologically, but spiritually as well, due to Asbury’s focus on spiritual formation. In addition, Asbury has been a great opportunity for us to meet fellow ministers of Christ from all areas of the world who are pursuing their God given calls with passion and zeal.

In one of the classes that we attended this past semester, we met Paul Korir. Paul is an Anglican Priest from Eldoret, Kenya who is pursuing a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Even though Paul, Kaury, and I were in class together, it was not until Kaury was given the opportunity to preach and share one of his spiritual gifts that we all truly became friends. After preaching over the story of Zaccheus in the form of a narrative, Paul approached Kaury and called Kaury his “Kenyan brother.” Paul praised Kaury for his preaching and story telling capabilities. He even claimed that Kaury preached like a true Kenyan and said that his preaching would make a huge impact in the churches in Paul’s home country!

Paul has not only affirmed Kaury through his kind words and friendship, but has recently extended an invitation for Kaury and I to come to his home in Eldoret, Kenya. He has asked Kaury to preach in his churches during the month of July in Eldoret. We will leave July 1st. Then Ashley will return on the 16th and I will return on the 28th. Paul has graciously committed to providing all of my accommodations during our stay in Eldoret, including our housing, food, and local transportation. The only expense that we are responsible for is our roundtrip airfare and any spending money we would like to take. This is a once and a lifetime opportunity that we cannot pass up!

We have been presented with the opportunity to promote the Kingdom of God with a fellow brother in Christ in his home ministry. This is an opportunity for us to learn, grow, and share with a culture we have never experienced. Kaury will be given the opportunity to preach three Sunday services, visit Paul’s congregation, accompany Paul in his daily pastoral duties, and even work in an orphanage for disabled children during the week. Ashley will joining Paul’s wife Selline in her current ministry of working with inner-city women.

We write to you dear brothers and sisters to ask for your prayers while we prepare for this exciting journey and mission that God has called us to. We also write to ask for your financial support. As seminary students, we cannot supply the monetary means alone. Any aid you can provide will be greatly appreciated. If you could please send your gifts to our current mailing address:

104 N. Lexington Ave. #16

Wilmore, KY 40390

Again please pray for Paul, Kaury, and I as we prepare for our ministry this summer in Kenya and for the people that we will encounter. Pray that we will be God’s tool in promoting the Kingdom. Ultimately, pray that our service will be glorifying to Jesus Christ, Lord of Lords and King of Kings.

In Christ,

Ashley Edwards and Kaury C. Edwards