TexasRivers

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Before and After

Paul transformed and Fredrick, too.

Paul was so depressed. Fredrick seemed hopelessly ill.
Thank You, Jesus, for Your Love and Mercy touching us!

Friday, January 18, 2013

My Babies

Stephen and Stephanie Rivers May 1983

Kevin July 1984

Laura Sept 1987

Sarah Aug 1989

Nicole Dec 1990

Nicole's baby Ray Nov 2011

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Eight awesome books-plus there are two other children's books I received. I posted that pic to facebook, too. In addition, Christa received a Midwife village medical book. Posted here are three village medical books. God willing, we are going to raise up some serious medical workers to bless the needy community!

Monday, January 14, 2013

Our growing family!

Saturday, January 12, 2013

You made sure everyone had gifts! THANK YOU!

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Library Wish List--11 already purchased!!!

FRIENDS! Promote reading and English with our children. Buy books on Amazon through Stephanie Alicia Rivers' wish list! http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/1E0K0RRVMUTOP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_ws_5Ff7qb1YZ2687_w

see if that works! Buy one for your sponsored child and buy one for our community library!

I will joyfully carry your love and generosity over the seas and into the waiting arms of our children.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! WE ARE GOING HIGHER AND HIGHER!!

Saturday, January 05, 2013

Dear Friends

Many times we feel we cannot die to our sin- as though God's Grace were not sufficient. But in those times you sense you are unwilling to die, pray this prayer.

Lord, I am willing to be made willing.

Diana needs a sponsor

Diana would like to go to high school but she needs a sponsor. She’s come in from the countryside to stay in town in hopes that God will provide a way for her.

We Praise God

Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Here you see Wallace, on the left with grey socks, reading a book. In the background, you can see their bookshelves. Praise God that this school HAS books. Some village schools just use a chalkboard. Many schools do not have electricity or a well.
Consider for a moment....you child or your childhood. Did you have any books? How many? Were they in good condition? How many books were in your classes? Your children's classes? How many in your libraries? How many in your bookstores?
I want to bring quality books to our children in Kenya. Yet, when others consider buying books for them, the books may have white children in their electric kitchen or in their indoor plumbing bathtub, characters that are flagrant marketing ploys to toys/games/tv shows, battle or weapons which are favored in the USA, or any form of magic or magical characters which God hates but the devil encourages and parents adore. Amazon has some culturally sensitive books that might look right for a child in Africa but then they also often have witchcraft elements like wishes, chants, shape-changing or mythology. I cannot apologize for having biblical, godly standards. I have no desire to market and advertise the world to vulnerable children that I have been given the privilege of influencing.
So prayer is needed. Will you say a prayer of agreement with me? May God provide our children with wholesome God glorifying books to develop their minds and intellects, in Jesus name! May God provide people willing to carry books over (they weigh so much) in Jesus name. May I continue to be firm about content, even in the face of rejection and criticism, and glorify Jesus in all that I do! God help us find, locate, purchase and deliver exactly what Jesus chooses and provides because He knows and loves these children more than any person who has any concern or affection for them. Thank You, Lord.

Col 3
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, ²⁴since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Thank You Anita!

Anita brought 3000 pain relievers and 3000 antibiotics to our beloved family in Kenya! In addition to dresses, she took over 70+ t-shirts, books, bibles, money for Repha's school year, over $300 for midwives' supplies and Amazing Bible Studies