LIA president and founder, Dr Florence Muindi, visited the UK last week. Together with LIA-UK director, Steve Machell, she met with church and prayer partners and we give thanks for a very fruitful time with her. Here she is with the LIA-UK team in their office in Bath.
Whilst in Kenya for the annual Global Missions Conference, LIA-UK director, Steve Machell, travelled up to the Rift Valley town of Turi to meet with community and church leadership; LIA-UK is currently training them to grow a sustainable, wholistic development model.
'Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.' - John 4:14 NIV
What kind of living waters are flowing out of us? May the Holy Spirit transform our lives!
Did you know that every Monday, LIA staff members spend intentional time praying together for the work God is doing through Life In Abundance? Sign up for our email updates and you'll receive Monday prayer requests so you can join us: https://t.co/V5IJnhKdzj
Looking at the gospels, it's simple to minister to others. Our goals should match Christ's. Our way, should look like how Jesus did it โloving the people in front of us. Bless you this week as you serve & love those around you with words and actions.#gotogether#lifeinabundance
Poverty causes you to shrink; to lower your head. Being trapped in that mindset for some time creates a cycle, a downward spiral of focusing on the dirt in life. Seeing beyond immediate circumstances to the abundance of God's kingdom CHANGES EVERYTHING.#LIFEINABUNDANCE
Communities are dynamic. People are unique. Their specific needs are too.
That's why we believe working with local leaders is the key to sustainable transformation. Nationals understand their country's culture, are aware of issues, and are able to champion lasting change.
It's with humility and gratefulness that we walk alongside the poor and marginalized, serving God and seeing him bring lasting change in communities. Here are some of our key program outcomes from 2019. #LifeInAbundance#sustainabletransformation
Capable of immeasurably more than what we ask or imagine, the Lord can make all grace abound in you, so that in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. As Paul prayed this for the church in Corinth (2 Corinthians 9:8), we pray it for those we serve.
Who do you see? When we look at others, our prayer is that we have eyes to see people the way God does. We pray Jesus shines through โ that we see Him even in the "least of these" (Matthew 25:40) and that they see Him in us too. #missionminded#sustainabledevelopment
We don't have all the answers, but at LIA we believe that the best way to fight the cycle of poverty is through ceaseless prayer. To join us in prayer visit https://t.co/CrjRmi7MsM to sign up for our weekly prayer emails. #LifeInAbundance#prayer#gotogether
The Somali word for the good life is โnoloshifian.โ For people in Djibouti this term has the connotation of a step-by-step movement towards the achievement of life goals. They know that good things take time, but that even small movement will help get them where they want to go.
In 2019 over 150,000 people in Africa & the Caribbean were impacted by LIA's programs. 6,000 have accepted Christ as their Saviour. It would not be possible without your support. Thank you! Excited to see what the Lord will do next. Happy New Year! #givetoempower#globalmissions
Christ came so you can have a full, rich life: days that are defined by lavish generosity and a more-than-enough mindset. As 2020 begins, we pray that through God's grace, you experience this. Life in abundance... in the messiness of now and the longing for the not yet.
This year, over 150,000 people in Africa and the Caribbean have been impacted by LIA's programs and around 6,000 have accepted Christ as their savior. This work would not be possible without your support. Thanks for transforming together with us. Happy New Year! #LifeInAbundance
Wishing you peace and a reflective heart this advent season. Please join us in a prayer of thanksgiving for all the projects LIA supports in Africa and the Caribbean.
Luke 1:37 'For nothing is impossible with God'
#gotogether#lifeinabundance
We know that if you've joined us in our mission to bring life in abundance to those in need, you have stories of how that mission has impacted you. We'd love to hear them! How has God changed your life through your involvement with LIA? #LifeInAbundance#gotogether#missions
Today we lift up the nation of Somaliland. Please join us in prayer for those who live there and the daily struggles they encounter. Pray for the LIA team as they work along side community leaders to empower them to help those most in need.#gotogether#lifeinabundance#forhisglory