Call for prayer

Violence in Kenya
The recent election (Dec 27) in Kenya has brought about a lot of violence. There is contention that the elected official has been elected through corruption. (The parties are from different tribes and the divisiveness is tribal as well) David Kipkorir and his family have left the Harvest Grove Compound and moved to a safer area about 4 kilometers away. Most of his neighbors have also fled their homes to avoid the violence of the fighting between the parties.

David and his family traveled all night by foot to stay in the house that they are borrowing. They are safe but prices for food and other supplies have doubled and tripled. Police have been sent in to guard the nearby towns of Eldoret and Ilula and travel into town is restricted to getting a police escort pass the roadblocks. Eldoret has been closed after 2pm so many people are trying to get in during the few hours of the day that it is open. David said, "We have not seen this kind of violence since 1963 when our country got its freedom."

David traveled back to the Harvest Grove farm yesterday (Jan 6) to check on the farm and it has been undisturbed. The passion fruits are ripening. Travel is dangerous. He will wait about a week before attempting to travel there again if the violence subsides.

David, his families and the other members of the community center are all depending on the Lord and need prayer for safety and for survival. There is a small fund that we have received as a response to the last newsletter that we are designating to personal support for David and his family. If you are moved to add to this support, please indicate that it can be used for personal support.

Empowering Lives International
Don and Amy have left their area with their children and are safe in Nairobi. There is more info on the ELI blog at http://empoweringlives.blogspot.com/

Support - If you would like to pledge funds to the Harvest Grove Community Center, please contact Jayne Hayes at the following email jayneGAV@gmail.com or call at 626-643-0331. If you do not feel moved to donate at this time, that is fine. We also can use your encouragement and your prayers. Asante Sana!  (Thank you!)

" He will cover you with his feathers.
       He will shelter you with his wings.
       His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
       nor the arrow that flies in the day. " ~ Psalm 91:4-5

United States	Kenya
Jayne Hayes Harvest Grove Project 418 West 5th Street Ontario, CA 91762	Harvest Grove Community Center David Kipkorir P.O. Box 991 Eldoret, Kenya
Email: jayneGAV@gmail.com	Email: davidkipkorir@yahoo.com
Phone: 626-643-0331	Phone: 011 254 720 698 774 (note: call after 8pm PST)