Newsletter update for July

Dear Friends of HIM,

Well, its newsletter time again, and so much has happened it is difficult to know just what to say. We are so thankful our Land Cruiser is now fixed. The shocks, suspension, tires and transmission have just taken a beating this last year. The land we have to travel to access the ministry in West Pokot is challenging (to say the least); rocks, washouts, potholes, and steep mountain trails. Hard on the body of the truck -and our bodies as well :)

The famine is really severe here now. Two great churches in Alaska - Crossroads Church and Church on the Rock donated money to buy seed so the farmers had a chance at a crop this year. The crops looked real good when they first came up, but is some areas the lack of rain withered them. In some of the mountain regions they again have no food. we are planning to haul food to the bush as we did last year. A bag of maize is 90 kilos - nearly 200 lbs. If you would like to be a blessing to the starving people of West Pokot you can buy a bag of maise for $47 US.

We will deliver the maize to the pastors, who will then distribute it throughout the Churches. The pastors know the families and who really need the help. If you can be their blessing, even with a few dollars, please send it to

Hawn International Missions

c/o Mike Hervey

PO Box 872889

Wasilla, Alaska 99687-2889

Mark on the check "for food" and we will make certain your donation goes directly to feed starving people.

Mary and I are so very thankful for all of you who are connected so closely with us in this ministry. As Jesus said " if you so much as give one of these little ones a cup of water in my name, you have given it to Me". As we minister to these precious people, we do it knowing that our hand is your hand extended. Lives are being changed, souls are added to the kingdom, and the children of West Pokot have food to eat in a large part directly because you have joined with us with funds and prayer. May He richly bless you.

Leroy and Mary Hawn - Kitale, Kenya 26 July, 2009