Through the Rock!!!!

As we approach Thanksgiving God has given us another reason to be thankful at the Baby Center. We have drilled through the hard-pan and the water level has stayed consistent. The Ministry of Water representative assured us that is exactly what we wanted and that he is confident we have a long, sustainable source of water for many years to come. Since Kenya does not have a Thanksgiving holiday they will be drilling the rest of the week. We are at 94 meters (308'). We believe we have a little less than 100' to go. When you stop to give thanks tomorrow remember all the "throw away" children of Kenya and be thankful for all our Father has given us. This mission of "saving the least of these" has never meant more to me than it does right now. God Bless

Jamie Lengacher

Kenya thru Bev & Bernie Lambright's eyes

Bev and Bernie Lambright were members of Team #5 and Team #9. Bernie is also one of the leaders with the water project. These pictures are from their trip in October 2008.

In His Time

As of today we have drilled 80 meters (262 ft.). We have hit some hard-pan which was expected. While this slows the drilling process we have been assured that we are still on target to hit a major water source. We have consistently been in a large water vien since drilling past 160 feet. We should have a better understanding of how much longer it will take after Tuesday. I thank each of you for praying for this project. I'm confident we will have the source of water that God intended.

Baby Fever

Baby Fever. What is it? It is the love and passion you get for the little ones at the AGC Baby Center. After seeing so many pictures and hearing so many stories, to experience it myself was amazing. I want to thank all of the people who worked so hard to build it, all the sweat and time you put into it. I enjoyed the fruits of your labor....being able to stay right there above the babies and able to go and play with them after supper. I think we got the best end of the deal! Oh, we worked at painting and building cabinets ect. But the best part was having my nose pinched, and all the children yelling "Auntie, Auntie" when I walked by. Thank you to Pastor Dave and Jamie and Jolinda for passing the fever onto us. Pastor Dave talks about the eyes of an orphan, it is true there is something about the eyes of an orphan. They tell a sad story without saying a word. If God is calling you to catch the fever, you should follow His call. It is the best thing we have experienced.

Pete and Tina Carpenter

Flow River Flow

I'm reminded of the song Shine Jesus Shine after hearing from Billy Fuller and Staci Ketter today. "Flow river flow flood this nation with grace and mercy". While I want His grace and mercy to flow throughout the world I have also been asking for water to flow where we are drilling. He is answering the prayers. We have drilled 213 feet and have been in a water vein since passing 160 feet. I'm trying to not get too excited as I've put the cart before the horse many times before but it looks very good right now. We will continue drilling Thursday and Friday. The water ministry of Kenya wants us to be around the 400 ft. mark to ensure we have a sustainable water source. They will install the wellhead Saturday and pump water to see how viable and clean the water source is. We are so close to realizing one of the dreams for the baby center. Keep the prayers flowing and He will provide!!

Jamie Lengacher

Gaining Ground One Meter at a Time!

We passed the 49 meter mark at 8 AM Indiana time. That is around 160 feet. We should pass the halfway point Wed. the 19th. I'm told we are in soft clay material and things should move a little quicker the rest of the week. Confident in He who is Able!

Jamie

Slow but Steady

I recieved an email from Margie around noon our time today. (7pm in Kenya) She reported that all the electric was run to the well property today. The poles and transformer have been set. The only thing to do with the electric is the distribution box needs set and hooked up. Having the utility company show up today meant that drilling did not start until late this afternoon. When they finished for the day they reached 38 meters. (124 feet) The driller believes he can punch through using the equipment they are currently using. This will save us time as to set up another rig would add another week to the process. I'm learning patience all over again and that God is in control. We will have water in His time which is fine with me. Continue to pray for Staci, Margie and Steve Henry as they continue to do His work in Kenya.

Jamie Lengacher

Paul - October 2008

Baby Paul had just arrived at the baby center when the NMC Work Team came in October 2008. He was such a tiny baby. The other children all loved giving their new "brother" hugs and kisses!

Pictures of well drilling from Margie

Patience is a Virtue

I talked with our Kenya partners concerning the well progress this morning. We are drilling but the process is going slow. If the well driller does not make significant progress today he will bring in heavier machinery on Monday to speed up the process. We are currently closing in on 100 feet at this time. I've realized again that God's timing is perfect and I must wait and trust Him. I will continue to keep you posted on the progress being made.

Jamie Lengacher
Psalms 46

News on the well from Jamie per Margie

The process has finally started. The well driller began drilling today and just passed 70 ft. as of 7:30 AM this morning Indiana time. We should know very soon if we will have a sustainable water supply. Keep praying for this project. Pray specifically for Billy Wayne Fuller. Billy has been a WGM missionary for a long time in Kenya. He has taken the lead on this project for NMC and has been outstanding. We value Billy and his wife Jenny who have become dear friends of NMC.

Jamie and Bernie Lambright at the spot where the well will be dug!

A note from Jamie

On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Jamie Lengacher wrote:
I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone at NMC and beyond for the support they have given to the baby center. God has taken us on an unbelievable ride over the last two years. We have went from having very little vested in this project to being heavily vested. God has taken ordinary individuals and given them a burning passion for the “throw away children” of Kenya. NMC has went from having a very small voice to having one that is being heard in board and leadership meetings. One of our goals has been to create income streams to help sustain the center within Kenya. Over the next year the water and farm projects will be monumental in reaching the goal. We should have a well drilled within the next week and be on our way planting more cash crops at the farm. Things are happening quickly and I’m honored to be a part of it. There are so many of you who need a big THANK YOU! I knew our church was generous but I never understood how generous. Even in the most depressed economic times many of us have ever seen the resources keep coming in. God is good all the time! I will keep the blog updated on the water progress. I cannot wait for that first load of water to be delivered FREE! One of my greatest pleasures during this project has been watching new team members develop “baby center fever”. Its not a bad thing but an anointing of the holy spirit on them. Watching people of all walks of life get their hands dirty for these little ones is a God thing. We have people who pay for their own trips, people who get support from others, people who sell their cows to come, people who save for years to come. The point is if you are willing He will provide. I want to thank our most recent team for making our trip one to remember. When you laugh and cry together you develop quite a friendship. I challenge those of you who are thinking of getting involved in a mission to “get in the game”. You will not be disappointed because Jesus will never disappoint you. Jamie A. Lengacher

Simon - October 2008

These pictures are of Simon when the October NMC Work Team was in Kenya. He is now almost 2 years old! As always Simon was a quiet, studious little guy whom we all fell in love with!

Moses (Mo Mo) - October 2008

One of my favorite pictures of Mo Mo is the one above. It just shows the emotion and heartbreak of the orphan. Mo Mo is such a great little guy and he will make a wonderful son for someone. Please pray that Moses and all of the little ones at the baby center find a place to call home.