Joyful Hands International

12/24/2025

As we celebrate Christmas, may we pause and remember the greatest gift ever given ~ Jesus Christ.
“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” John 1:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Luke 2:14
Praying this season brings renewed faith, deep joy, and the peace that only He can give. Merry Christmas to you all. ✨🎄

08/31/2025

01/22/2025

Last leg home… what an incredible and exhausting mission. Much to praise and share as we process. Thanks you all for prayers of endurance and safety. Idahome here we come ♥️🙌🏼🙏🏼

01/14/2025

🇰🇪Stunning Beauty in Landscape and People 🌅
The past few days have been incredibly full and rewarding. After a body-wrenching 3 ½-hour journey through rugged terrain in a 4x4 (one way), we arrived at the new church building in Kotel. The dedication was absolutely beautiful, and the joy among the people was overwhelming.

During the service, eight men—including the area Chief and other notable leaders—came forward to receive Christ as their Savior. What a powerful moment!

We also had the privilege of praying for a woman who received Christ last November after being delivered from witchcraft. Despite her freedom, her family remains deeply entrenched in witchcraft and harasses her daily. She asked for prayer, and we laid hands on her, asking God to fill her with His peace that surpasses all understanding.

As we enter the homestretch of this mission, there’s still much to accomplish. Your prayers and support for this ministry in the farthest corners of the world mean more than words can express. Thank you for standing with us!

01/10/2025

"Once again, we’ve been blessed to see God’s hand in the rain! The typical rainy seasons here, called “masika”, run from October 1 to December 1 and mid-March to May 1. This year, all our past missions (14) we have experienced His provision through the rain. We praise His name in both the rain and the drought because God is good!

“He will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the land will be rich and plentiful.”Isaiah 30:23"

01/08/2025

Orphan Interviews Continue…
Each day, I hear more personal stories—beautiful yet heart-wrenching testimonies of faith. There are still more to interview, and I’ll be meeting with the mountain children this weekend.

Please pray for strength in my heart to honor these precious lives and for endurance to continue this work. Thank you for your faithful prayers! Blessings to you all. Cindy and Rob

01/07/2025

♥️♥️UPDATE ♥️ Pricilla has received a sponsor ♥️♥️ Praise Jesus!!

***Urgent Need: High School Sponsor for Priscilla Natai**

Meet Priscilla, a sweet bright and hardworking 10th grader (Form 2) with a heart for Jesus. Since childhood, she has stood firm in her faith, boldly testifying of Christ and refusing to compromise her beliefs. Recently, Priscilla lost her school sponsorship(from Catholic Church), likely due to her unwavering commitment to being born again and her refusal to worship Mary.

Priscilla’s school fees are $455 for the entire year, and she urgently needs support to continue her education. We have known and encouraged her in her faith journey since she was a tiny girl, and we believe God has great plans for her.

Would you prayerfully consider sponsoring Priscilla and investing in her future? Your support can help her achieve her dreams while continuing to shine as a light for Christ.

To help or learn more, please message us… Together, we can make a difference!

01/05/2025

The blessings continue to overflow... 12 years ago, as we were headed to do a medical clinic up in the mountains of Nobatu we encountered a screaming mama. Her baby boy (18mo) had fallen into a boiling pot of beans. We were able to get some burn cream on him set some IVs and send him to the hospital to save his life. Here we are 13 years later he comes to thank us for the story he’s been told about the Mazugu missionaries who saved his life.  Praise God for the life of Patrick.

01/02/2025

The angles rejoice, a 72++ gave his life to Jesus. His name is Moses, they refer to him a an elder “Mussa”. What a privilege to be in his home and know that seeds were planted 11 years ago when we first visited Intasiti, where Rob shared the gospel with him the and again eight years ago when we drove him to the hospital. Today was his SALVATION DAY!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Kenya… praise Jesus we arrived safely and ALL bags are here! Off to the village. Thank you for all your faithful prayers 🙏🏼🇰🇪