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Africa Inland Mission Canada Africa Inland Mission Canada Christ-centered churches among all African peoples God work@ a publication prepared for the friends and supporters of A.I.M. Canada Let us come into his presence with An Antidote to Compassion Fatigue Dan Baetz Canadian Director thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the LORD is a “When Jesus saw the multitudes, he had compassion on them, great God, and a great King above all gods. for they were like sheep without a shepherd”. Matthew 9:35 -38 Psalm 95:2-3 Canadians have big hearts! We are a com- A cursory look at McLean’s magazine’s top passionate people! 100 Charities shows that a great majority Canadians respond quickly as evidenced by of Canadian giving goes to visible (and the generosity exhibited after the earth- worthwhile) humanitarian projects. Africa quake in Haiti many years ago. Africa Inland Inland Mission continues to redouble its Mission is counting on this generosity as efforts at making verbal gospel proclama- we support an ongoing need. The Least of tion central to humanitarian work. We are These project by being involved in raising greatly influenced by the knowledge that the funds through Ride for Refuge, 2019. This scripture text above shows Jesus’ compas- project aims to provide medical assistance sion focused on the multitudes’ need of a to the widows, orphans and the medically shepherd, more so than the satisfaction of fragile among the semi-nomadic Samburu their physical needs. Jesus reached out to people in Northern Kenya. It is never too late the crowd on a human level to meet their to give to such a worthy cause. spiritual needs. Recently, I had the privilege of attending Sociologist, Robert Woodbury, rocked the sci- A.I.M.’s medical conference in Kenya. entific community by his research, pointing out physicians, nurses, physiotherapists and that wherever the gospel has gone, the Gross other medical practitioners gathered for a National Product of countries is positively time of fellowship, spiritual refreshment, and impacted. Significantly, not just any ‘gospel’ the opportunity to share and hear of new – but a verbal proclamation of the message developments in their various medical fields. of “you must be born again”. This brings A member of A.I.M. who is a world expert in us to A.I.M.’s renewed emphasis on Church malnutrition, immunization and snakebites Planting, Engaging 90 of the 950 Unreached led the medical seminars along with the Bible African People Groups, Training African Lead- teaching plenary sessions. He presently ers with Theological Education, and Equipping serves at the renowned Mayo Clinic Medical Local African Church Lay Leaders. These are School. The depth of medical knowledge often not popular mission objectives in our exhibited by the participants was impressive. present day Canadian context. Of greater significance though, is the fact that Your investment in A.I.M. Canada of send- I was touched by their spirit of compassion ing shepherds, earnestly praying, and giving We are grateful for the men and women across for humanity and their heart for the procla- sacrificially translates into long-lasting yields Canada and around the world who stand mation of the gospel. Many of them work and eternal dividends. While not popular, without fanfare or publicity, performing their there is ample evidence, much precedence alongside Africa Inland Mission Canada through tasks in the shadows – without glory, without and considerable data to support these prayer and financial support. accolades, often without much funding. They facts. Not bad additions to an investment imitate Jesus, healing diseases whilst sharing strategy and a great antidote for a nation in Thank you so much for your part in our ministry! the Good News of the Kingdom. compassion fatigue! God at Work…Among the Toposa by Gord and Carole Sawatzky My name is Gord Sawatzky. My wife, Carole, and I have served with Africa Inland Mission for more than 3 decades. We have witnessed many changes and continue to marvel at the work of God across the African continent over the years. I have been privileged to support many African believers. Today I walk alongside Mark Keter. photo credit: Mark Keter photo credit: Mark Keter leader quickly ignited a “Fire-Place” on the on this journey as he leads this initiative to Now Mark is leading the dance. Mark Keter is a Kenyan missionary reaching reach the Toposa. His efforts have been the Toposa inside South Sudan. He is a edge of his village which draws the commu- AIM and other expat organizations are eager fruitful! There are 1800 Toposa being bap- graduate of a local Bible School and the nity at night to be taught the Word of God to join him in what our Father is doing. He tized (see photos). This is a delicate dance, Africa Inland Church Missionary College (note: no buildings, programs or clergy). has invited me to come alongside him as he initiated by the Holy Spirit, as we join our in Eldoret, Kenya. He has a young family Others have also chosen to have “Fire-Plac- develops his mission leadership team and Father in what He is doing, with a Toposa currently living in Eldoret. His father is a es” in their villages, thus the rapid multipli- the leaders from the “Fire-Places.” My stra- melody/rhythm and pace. good friend of mine and was also a mission- cation of these gatherings (total impact of tegic role is primarily contextual leadership ary, now retired inside South Sudan with about 4000 Toposa). This exciting story is an example of the formation of Mark and his team in the next The Mission to Unreached Peoples (MUPE). Mark asked each leader of these locations to paradigm shift taking place as we see more 3-5 years. Mark has a vision to birth a disciple-multiply- bring another leader with them to be trained people groups being reached. Historically, Pray with Mark and I as we dance with ing movement among the Toposa within the each Tuesday (their chosen schedule) with AIM has done well at exploring and initiat- the Spirit to “make disciples of all nations, next 5 years. Toposa Storying and Chronological Discov- ing strategic plans to reach the remaining unreached on the continent. They have baptizing them in the name of the Father and Mark began the movement in early 2018 and ery Bible Studies with Storying. They, in typically led the dance and invited African of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” there are nearly 24 established “Fire-Places” turn, take what they have been taught and colleagues to join them in their initiatives. with another 6 seeking to join. Mark began share it in their “Fire-Place” gatherings, or as with prayer as he sought a person of peace they have dubbed it, their “Night School”, or When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were in Neliel. Our Father brought him a key more recently “Fire School”. harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his leader who came to Christ with subsequent On the basis of long-term relational trust, disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the discipleship and leadership formation. That Mark has invited me to come alongside him harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matt. 9:36-38 Gratitude by Monte Strong – Personnel Chaplain, Africa Inland Mission Canada Africa Inland Mission (Canada) supports torrential downpours that make everything myriad other ways you help, I am grateful. at times even fun! more than 100 missionaries and their green, if only for a season. I am jealous of WE are grateful. You have made a decision Thank you! You may never get the glory, or be families in Africa and throughout the African those breakthrough moments when you share to stand with our members, and to let them in the spotlight on earth, or even be mentioned diaspora around the world. Through their the truth of the gospel in another language, know they are not alone. You too have monthly prayer letters, I read of their strug- or encourage new believers to keep going as counted the cost, whatever that cost is, and in a humble prayer letter. However, through gles, joys, and triumphs in Christ’s strength. they learn to live in newfound grace. made a decision that it is worth it. You are your obedience and sacrifice, you have helped These evoke mixed feelings as I walk along- Best of all, as I survey the prayer letters, the RIGHT! The work of a cross-cultural mission- to change the lives of people you may never side them on their missionary journeys. emails and the personal notes we receive, I ary is more often than not very rewarding… meet, forever. What a great investment! First, I experience a sense of hope that all feel a deep sense of gratitude. is well with them. I hope that they remain I am grateful to the Lord since He makes ev- safe, healthy, thriving. I hope that they are erything worthwhile. His work on the cross is reaching too. I hope that they are reaching worth declaring and worthy of thanks spoken their neighbours with the Gospel, and are with our lives. His strength makes it possible experiencing a deeper understanding of the for our Canadians to accomplish anything of goodness of our Saviour. As part of a Chris- worth – from far off dusty forgotten reaches tian organization, I hope that the training, to modern urban metropolises.
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