John and Zoe Putman serve at Rift Valley Academy (RVA); AIM’s boarding school which educates and disciples the children of missionaries, in Kijabe, Kenya. Pray for them as they have begun their roles as Dorm Parents for seven, seventh-grade girls and are building rapport with each of them, supporting them with homework and Dorm Bible devotions each night, as well as teaching during the day. Give thanks that the girls are settling in well and pray for energy and wisdom for John and Zoe as they seek God in their interactions with these teenagers, while also supporting their daughters Sadie and Amber as they study and prepare for exams in October. 

John and Zoe Putman serve at Rift Valley Academy (RVA); AIM’s boarding school which educates and disciples the children of missionaries, in Kijabe, Kenya. Give thanks for a good end to the school term and pray for them as they come towards the end of their time at Africa Based Orientation in Kenya. Pray that for them and their daughters Amber and Sadie as they return to RVA to prepare for the new term. Pray for Amber and Sadie as they move into a new Dorm this coming term. Pray that they will make new friends and build on old friendships. Pray for John and Zoe as they get the final things ready in the Dorm before beginning their roles as Dorm Parents for the seventh-grade girls this academic year. 

John and Zoe Putman serve at Rift Valley Academy (RVA); AIM’s boarding school which educates and disciples the children of missionaries, in Kijabe, Kenya. Pray for them as they prepare to take on the role of Dorm Parents for 7th grade (UK year 8) girls, in August 2024. As Dorm Parents they will support the pastoral care of these students. Pray for them over the next few weeks as they move into, unpack and furnish the Dorm. Pray that God will bless their efforts to make the Dorm a safe, Christ-centred and enjoyable place to live. 

John and Zoe Putman serve at Rift Valley Academy (RVA); AIM’s boarding school which educates and disciples the children of missionaries, in Kijabe, Kenya. Give thanks that they have enjoyed building friendships with local shopkeepers. Pray for more opportunities to meet with and share the gospel with Zoe’s friend Maria* who sells fruits and vegetables. Pray for God to strengthen her as she works long hours to provide for her family.  

*Name changed for security reasons. 

John and Zoe Putman serve at Rift Valley Academy (RVA); AIM’s boarding school which educates and disciples the children of missionaries, in Kijabe, Kenya. John teaches 11th grade and coaches the under 15’s football team while Zoe teaches Kindergarten and second-grade science. Give thanks that they have felt welcome and settled into RVA life so quickly and that they have been encouraged by seeing the students grow in their faith and academic pursuits this term. Pray for them and their daughters as they spend their first Christmas in Kenya this year away from family and friends. Pray they will find ultimate joy and comfort in Christ as they celebrate in different surroundings this year.