Dear friends,

God is directing us in new ways. God has been amazingly faithful to us in every detail of our lives and ministry here in Kenya. He has led us to orphan ministries and relationships that we fully embrace and desire to continue to help strengthen with resources and volunteers. With the change of political climate, we began asking God if we should remain in Kenya—trusting Him to direct us in this time of political uncertainty and unrest. The present struggle for presidential power and the simmering of tribal differences results in ongoing conflict that limits our mobility in Kenya. Our desire was to stay. BUT GOD, has given clear directives to return home for many reasons. While our time is shorter than planned, we have established contacts with Kenyan ministry leaders and remain committed to facilitate resources and volunteer efforts from the States to meet needs of widows and orphans in Kenya. Kenyan schools are delayed presently. We moved to Little Rock January 16, allowing Anna, Claire and John to return and finish at LRCA without further interruptions or delays. Please stay tuned to our blog for future direction of Go Near Ministry.

Trusting in Him,
Lewis and Melody
Lowell, Anna, Claire, and John