ROCK June/July Newsletter - Cows!
Dear Friends and Partners in Ministry,
Thank you so much for your continued support through prayer and sacrificial donations to ROCK Ministries! It has truly been miraculous how God has provided month-by-month through your obedience to the promptings of His Holy Spirit. Often, we can relate to the disciple Andrew who said to Jesus, “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” (John 6:9) There was a great crowd gathered, but Jesus took this little offering of faith with joy and multiplied it to feed over 5000 people! May this newsletter be a testimony of the power of God working through the faith of His people!
We have long been talking about starting animal projects, and now the money has come in for the purchase of two cows! One was purchased last week from a local farmer who was able to pay his child’s school fees using the money from the purchase. He decided to keep the second cow, however, so more prayer and patience is needed. We trust that the farmer will soon agree to sell the second cow as promised. These cows will not only provide milk for the children’s home and school but also provide a means for supplementing the finances of the ministry.
Two more ROCK young adults are heading off to trade school! Molly will begin a course in September regarding Tourism and Hospitality. and Tom has already settled into his course in Agriculture. Moses continues his course in Plumbing and is doing well in school; however, recently he learned that two of his friends were killed in a bar fight. Please continue to pray for each of these young adults as they face the temptations and challenges of the world. Teresa and her husband, Victor, were able to meet with Moses, pray for him, and encourage him. Our eight secondary students and eight primary students from the ROCK children’s home will have a one-month break in August during which our Kenyan board will be connecting with all the children to reassure them and spend time with them. We are so appreciative of this amazing team of godly men: Dr. Ajevi, Pastor Musonye, and George Phillip.
For the last couple weeks there have been many protests in Kenya resulting in a number of deaths and damage to property. The parliament building was burned during riots over a new tax bill. On June 26th the Kenyan President William Ruto said that he would not sign this tax bill into law as it had caused thousands of protesters to mob the parliament building and had brought about several days of chaos in the country. Another public outcry occurred over proposed pay raises for members of Kenya’s cabinet and parliament. It has been decided that these raises will not take place at this time, but many are calling for the president to step down. Please pray for wisdom for the Kenyan president and other officials as we all continue to pray for our own government and upcoming election.
Thank you to all who contributed toward the laptops for Malava Christian Academy! The 4th grade class is shown here gathered around a laptop for their Science and Technology class. These laptops have been so beneficial to both the students and teachers! In January 2025, 5th grade will be added to the school. We are continuing to raise $100,000 for a building. www.newhorizonsfoundation.com/project/single-project/2713/
As mentioned in the last newsletter, the two male dorm parents for the boys’ dorm had to be let go. God provided Mark, a single young man who is also one of the preschool teachers, to step in to care for the boys. He has been used by the Holy Spirit to bring peace to the boys’ house and spiritual counseling. Currently there are only four boys in primary school living in the house as the other boys are off at secondary school and trade school. Their names are Fred, Franklin, Joseph, and James. We are thankful that God has provided for their needs. Please pray for ROCK Ministries as we go forward that the children will be protected from harm, that the Holy Spirit will give discernment with each hire, and that the staff and students of the ministry will grow in their knowledge of Christ’s love and “be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Eph. 3:19) Mark will soon be graduating on August 9th with a Certificate in Psychology.
We are so very grateful for each one of you. Some of you began supporting Elaine over 20 years ago. You have continued to support this ministry through the many changes over the last four years since her dementia diagnosis. Thank you so much! Some of you have only recently started partnering with us in this adventure. Thank you!! Our vision statement will remain the same as we continue this journey together. ROCK Ministries International's vision is to become a source of hope, healing, and restoration for families through the knowledge of Christ’s deep love and the empowerment of education.
Please use the link below to watch a 15-minute video that tells the story of ROCK Ministries International including Elaine’s humble beginning in Lake Elsinore California, her calling and move to Kenya, the establishing of the Children’s Home in Malava, the opening of Malava Christian Academy, and the hopes and dreams for the future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zInERjjvXRs
Grace and peace,
Kyon and Cindy Yi
