We'll be in Kenya by Christmas for a new ministry!

October 25, 2011

Dear Friends,

Good News!

We are going back to Kenya! We are moving to Rift Valley Academy (RVA). Since Ryan died, it’s my desire to be a school nurse at this AIM boarding school for missionary kids. All of my furniture, appliances, personal possessions, and van are in storage, waiting to be moved. RVA is an hour away from our previous home in Nairobi.

In September, I interviewed for nursing positions in MI. But I didn’t have peace about our living in Zeeland permanently. Before I could accept a job offer in the states, a nursing position opened up at RVA.

A Student Health Nurse is needed by January of 2012. That is only two months away! I informed RVA of our readiness, of my continued desire for this ministry, and of my children’s ongoing questions of “When are we going back?”

I was accepted for this position and RVA would like me to be moved in and ready to work by December 30. Now I understand why God gave me a strong inclination to be ready, without knowing what I am ready for. I have a lot to do.

Our needs!

The kids need to finish this semester well. They are old enough to feel the conflict of missing both worlds. That is being at home in Kenya and in Michigan.

I need to have our paperwork in order, pack, and let everyone know of our plans.

We need God to provide. We are at 50% of our support target. Right now, we can get to Kenya and stay for about a year. After that I will be stressed about money. Once I have 100% of my support, I can fully concentrate on taking care of sick kids. We would like to be there for 2-3 years before our next visit to the States.

My house in Zeeland needs to be a blessing to other missionaries. When I bought this house, God put it on my heart to share it. Many missionaries visit West Michigan and need a short term place to live. God will work it out. It’s his plan. It’s his house.

I am ending with important information about AIM’s new location and how to give.

What’s up with AIM?

The AIM US office has relocated from Pearl River, New York to Peach Tree City, Georgia.

For those who have been supporting us financially, please send your checks to the new address. Just a reminder - any checks sent for our support are to be made out to Africa Inland Mission. Please do not include my name on the memo line, but include a note that your support is for Dawn Williams. AIM will send you a receipt. The direct withdrawal will remain the same.

For new supporters who would like to send support by check, you can send a one-time gift, several gifts a year, or commit to monthly support.

Automatic withdrawals from checking or to a credit card are an easy way to ensure consistent giving. Look at the AIM site: www.aimint.net and follow the directions under Giving for both Online Giving and Automatic Deductions.

Africa Inland Mission
PO Box 3611
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269-7611

If you need to contact the AIM US Office by phone, please take note of the following contact information: (800) 254-0010 or (845) 735-4014.

God’s Promise

Psalm 16:4-5 are God’s words for me in this season of waiting and receiving.
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“Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.”

My portion is being a single mom.
My cup is my four amazing kids.
My lot is always secure in the safety the Lord affords, especially in the storm.
My boundary lines are God’s continuous protection, keeping our hearts safe.
My pleasant places are the homes God gives me wherever I go.
My delightful inheritance is God, exceeding my dreams, giving me my heart’s desire, months before I could have asked or imagined.

Praise the Lord.

With His love,

Dawn Williams
44 Winterhalder Dr
Zeeland MI 49464
(616) 990-8181

On Facebook you can find me at Dawn Nienhuis Williams.
My email address is the same at: ryan-dawn.williams@aimint.net
Cause I loved being Mrs. Ryan Williams.