Forgotten Voices' Mission:

"Demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ by equipping local churches in southern Africa to meet the physical & spiritual needs of children orphaned by AIDS in their communities."

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

3/17: Quick note

Here is an email response I sent to someone today...a quick note from me asking for prayer.

Thanks for doing so. -Ryan
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i have a high fever and was throwing up. need to get better.

also - 2 of my close friends in africa (one in zambia and one in zimbabwe) both lost cousins this past week. one was beaten to death by her husband, leaving a 2 month old with a father in jail and without a mother. :( the other cousin from zambia died of cervical cancer.

all of this leaves a lot of people overwhelmed. however, these stories of real friends also gives me strength and the encouragement to press on, knowing our job at Forgotten Voices - to love vulnerable & forgotten people as Christ would -- goes on.

thanks for praying, matt. i move forward each day knowing people are praying for me and with me.  know that I'm deeply thankful for you and this unique ministry.

all the best,
Ryan

Note from Ryan Keith, Forgotten Voices
"Empowering Orphans with Local Churches in Africa"
Read Ryan's Blog here: http://www.travelwithfvi.blogspot.com/ <http://www.travelwithfvi.blogspot.com/>
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Monday, March 2, 2009

3/2: an oldie but a goodie - monkey time





This week, I'm doing a lot of discerning and careful thinking about how to proceed on some projects. While I do that and you all pray for continued wisdom for our team in Africa, I thought I'd throw out oldie, but goodie, videos of me doing what I love to do...be a monkey around kids (or just by myself). ENJOY!

Thanks for all the ways you love and pray for Forgotten Voices. Keep doing your thing, as pastors & community leaders in Zimbabwe & Zambia do theirs!

Sunday, March 1, 2009