Maasai Mission:

People for Jesus continue their vital work:
Maasai believers have a time of fellowship together after a worship service near Narok in the Maasai Mara. People for Jesus continues to serve this people in spiritual and practical ways. Services of evangelism and teaching are delivered alongside practical help with animals and dealing with bed bugs.

Summer Team:
Mission International hopes to send a summer team to the Maasai Mara to serve alongside People For Jesus helping them deliver their mission amongst the Maasai.

Here Pastor Tom Opiyo shares some fellowship too after preaching the the gathering.

Simple yet effective words are delivered to the people allowing them to gain knowledge and experience of a loving God.

The Maasai come from far and near to worship, listen and fellowship together, here some people are trekking in from as far away as 20km.

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People of Cows - it's a hard life!

Maasai people work hard to survive:
If cows and goats are your only source of income and survival then you will take every measure to make sure the animals are protected from ticks and the diseases they carry. Here the Maasai prepare to spray their animals with insecticide to protect them.
The cows are held in a rudimentary compound to make sure they get the appropriate dose of insecticide spray on their backs as the Massai cattle keeper pumps the sprat with a stirrup pump another makes sure none of the animals is missed. This is one of the few more modern practices which take place nowadays, however the Maasai still live in much the same way as they have done for centuries.

Large families have to be provided for as the Maasai travel around their Maasai Mara seeking water and pasture for their animals.

Pastor Tom Opiyo wife Eunice and son Peter

Pastor Tom and his family are based in Narok, Kenya, they are called by God to serve the Maasai people and have experienced hardship as a result, never the less they press on with their task of bringing the Gospel and teaching the scriptures to this ancient people.

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Daily Manna from the Net for Thursday, August 13, 2009 [Hebrews 4:14-16]

Daily Manna from the Net for Thursday, August 13, 2009 [Hebrews 4:14-16]

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Maasai Mara report!

Maasai people turn to Jesus!

Although it is difficult to reach the Maasai due to their being on the move all the time trying to find pasture for their animals, there have been many who have turned to Jesus after hearing the message of the Good News preached to them.

This young man has become a Christian and is now sharing the Gospel with others and making an impact amongst his own people for the Lord.

Maasai men herd their animals around the vast Maasai Mara to make sure they are adequately provided with pasture and water. The shortages of water and grazing for animals requires the flocks to cover large distances. Of course the shortage of water and food is also of great concern to the Maasai people for themselves and their families.

The Maasai Mara is home to many wild animals, here the Wildebeest begin their massive migration so often portrayed on wildlife TV programmes.

A Maasai elder has also become a Christian, he is becoming a positive influence upon his people, in particular amongst the men who find it difficult to respond positively to the Gospel.

At times people are overcome by the blessing of God as He shares His great love with the people during services held amongst the Maasai. Truly God is at work in Kenya!

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Outreach to the Maasai!

'People of Cows' - the Maasai hear about the Good Shepherd!

Most people in the western world are intrigued when mention is made of the Maasai people. These primitive semi-nomadic tribal cattle keepers who live in Kenya and northern Tanzania remind us of images of men jumping dressed in their tribal clothing. A local Christian ministry however has begun to share the Good News of Jesus with the Maasai people. 'People for Jesus International Ministries' has chosen to befriend the Maasai and to make sure that they are not missed out when one day Jesus returns for His own.

'People for Jesus' spends time amongst the Maasai helping them in all sorts of ways since they are predominantly very poor by today's standards. They have little access to medical, dental and other moder services as well as veterinary services for their cattle, which are their lifeline and traditionally their source of income. Due to problems of drought and severe lack of water the Maasai are under threat and therefore 'People for Jesus' is doing what they can to support and help the Maasai in very difficult circumstances.

Due to their semi-nomadic lifestyle, the Maasai are expected to travel to find appropriate pastures for their stock and as a result face many challenges throughout their lives. 'People for Jesus' can maintain a link with this ancient people helping to make sure that their future is secure.

Whether in local churches throughout the region or in the open air 'People for Jesus' continue to share God's love with the Maasai and see many come to know Christ as a result.

Baptisms take place where there is a water supply, no matter is it is a pool or a river those new believers are baptised into the name of Jesus.

Pastors share God's Word with those who come to see the baptisms making sure they are in no doubt about the Gospel and giving them an opportunity to respond to it.

Here Maasai men share in a local church.

The message of the Gospel is Good News to those who hear it, it allows them to choose to follow Jesus and gives them a hope for the future.

Family groups are often situated in very remote areas and are sometimes difficult to reach but 'People for Jesus' is committed to locating them and serving them in whatever way they can.
Traditionally cattle are their form of livestock but often donkeys are used for transport of materials.

Maasai like cows milk and so daily milking of their animals allows them to provide a nutritious source of protein for themselves and their families.

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