April was a big month for AIM Eastern Region (Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia) because Mayfield Ministry Centre had its grand opening. Mayfield used to be an AIM guesthouse in Nairobi. This much loved large 60 room house was a hub of activity for many years as missionaries passed through on their way toand from placements, home assignments and various appointments in Nairobi. Mayfield’s use began to dip in the 2000’s due to both the growing popularity of Airbnb’s and then finally the pandemic. Despite its prime location in the centre of Nairobi, it failed to sell when put on the market. After many meetings, prayer and decisions, on 25^th April it was re-opened and dedicated as a Ministry Centre for Kenyans being trained and going into cross-cultural missions. Pray that African mission organisations and churches will collaborate well to train and send missionaries into the most unreached areas, fostering Christ-centred churches across cultural and national boundaries.

On a recent short visit to North Africa, one of our workers was taken on a very circuitous and slow route to the airport, which was providential for two reasons: 1) it took them past the cemetery, which gave a way into meaningful conversation; and 2) it meant they had plenty of time to share the hope that is available in Christ. The driver opened up about how he and his wife have the heartbreak of childlessness. At the airport, the worker was able to pray in Jesus’ name for them to have a baby – if it is God’s will – and give him the link to a gospel website, where he can find all the answers to his and his wife’s deepest needs. Pray for new birth in every sense.