“Our vision is to be a ministry of eternal significance that impacts the
cause of Christ through the advancement and multiplication of His churches.”
October 2014
Tanzania Visit
This
month I took a trip down to Tanzania to visit Farming God’s Way missionaries Clayton
and Lindsey Howell at language school. They are getting very close to finishing
up their initial language program. We wanted to try and encourage them a little
in the midst of the mind melt or purgatory as some call language training. I
carried over some things that they had received in some boxes as well as a
bunch of movies. After a full day of language learning, it is nice to just have
some chewing gum for the brain, which is what movies are to me.
Clayton
talked a lot about sitting in class, looking up at Mount Lupanga behind the
language school and day dreaming of climbing it, so we took a day and did it.
We had a great time just breaking away and hiking for four hours to 7200ft and
three hours back down. There were times we were on our hands and knees. It was
awesome!
Clayton
also showed me around the school, and the three of us enjoyed hanging out and
talked about how things were going. We played some games and had a nice weekend
to be together. We are so glad that next month Clayton and Lindsey will be back
in Kenya with us! They will be starting their ministry and continuing language
studies with Gertrude.
Farming God’s Way Support
Clayton
and Lindsey will soon be here in Kenya laboring as a part of the team effort. We
are eager and anxious to see all God is going to do through them. They are still
in need of monthly support. Please consider joining their monthly support
team. We believe they are a vital part of the present and future work on
the coast and beyond. Funds can be sent to our sending church, Pauline BC,
marked Farming God’s Way.
Ministry Expansion
Eyes on
Christ
Julie Schoeff with Eyes on
Christ will be coming at the end of December through the first week of January.
Tickets have been purchased, and we are praying and planning for the locations
we will be taking the clinics. We could use this opportunity as a push in the
areas where we are currently working to start new churches. Please pray for
this outreach that God will bless it and people will be saved. The Eyes on
Christ ministry still needs funds for visas, baggage overage fees, and other
supplies. If you would like to help with
this trip, please send funds directly to Eyes on Christ, 1924 W. Cross St..
Anderson, IN 46011. Email contact eyesonchrist@lbclife.com.
Vickers Departure
We
said good-bye to the Vickers family this month as they ended their internship
with us a little early. They came here to confirm/clarify their calling, and
God made clear His will for them concerning the work here in Kenya. They
concluded that they would not be returning to work with us full time at this
time. We had a wonderful time
ministering with and to their family, and we will miss them. We were grateful
for the opportunity to serve their church, Flatwoods MBC, Mountain View, AR, in
hosting the Vickers as interns and working through this process. 
PO
Box 299 Monticello, AR 71657
James Taylor PO Box 811 Malindi,
Kenya 80200
Phone 011-254-713289014 missionarytaylor@gmail.com
Taylor Tribe
We began the month by saying goodbye to the Vickers family. The kids were super disappointed that their friends
had to leave so soon, but they were grateful for the time they had
together. In life we say lots of
goodbyes. Friends move away, grandparents
pass on, jobs change, we move houses; and this is a life skill that third
culture kids learn very quickly. I can’t
count how many times my kids have had to say goodbye. Just as soon as they say hello, it seems they
are turning right around to say goodbye.
Whether it’s a home, toy, family, or friend. I don’t say that for you to feel sorry for my
kids, but just so you may recognize a part of our life that they have dealt
with very well. I am proud of them that,
although they don’t have any close friends, they take advantage of the friends
they do make along the way. Whether it’s
for a day, a week, or a month, they live it up to the fullest. I am thankful that God has given us children
who understand the sacrifices they make for the sake of the ministry God has
called us to. I am also thankful for the
friends that God has provided for them at just the right time.
Fall is my favorite
time of the year, and boy do I miss it.
Even though we don’t have any seasons except Hot and Really Hot, I do my
best to keep all the typical fall traditions.
The Lord even blessed us with a couple of cooler, rainy, fall-like
days. I put out all of my decorations,
and we “nailed” several Pinterest crafts in the spirit of the season. We painted pumpkins, ate lots of candy, and
even made costumes. The bounty of candy
was of course the highlight of the season, thanks to Ashley’s pastor Brother
Monroe Mercer, James’ dad, and my mom!
The sweets were and still are abundant, and the toothpaste ever
flowing. Now that October is over, we
are looking forward to Thanksgiving and reflecting on all the blessings we
have.
The kids got the
chance to go to a birthday party this month. This month was Kleopus’ daughter
Patra’s birthday. Patra and the girls
play together at church, so she invited us to come. They had a huge pot of Pilau (Swahili rice
dish) cooked for everyone. So we ate first.
Then Kleopus asked me to “MC” the party since he didn’t know how to do
parties. (His wife passed away) However, I was not schooled in how they do
birthday parties African-style. One of
the other parents helped me. When the
cake is cut, it is cut into half inch pieces to feed the many children. No one gets left out, meaning the whole
village is invited. So Patra and I cut
the cake together and then the tradition is for the honoree to feed the cake to
her family and then her closest friends.
They even have a little chorus they sing while she is feeding her
friends. No one brings presents, but
it’s simply a day to celebrate. The
celebration is for more than the birthday; it’s for friends and family. I really enjoyed this cultural lesson.
Thanks so much for reading and praying.
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