Yesterday we traveled, roughly around 6 hours, and saw a whole new side of Africa. We left the busy life of Narobi, and after road side bamboons, zebras, tea farms, and small towns we arrived in Kisumu around 4pm. This guest house is owned by a family. It's very quaint, with white columns and antique deatils.
The children neighboring us are very curious, friendly ones. Samm and I were able to meet many of them.
Today was our first African church service. We were spilt up into two groups, four in each. Melissa, Andy, Samm, and I were in the second group and traveled to Pastor Joseph's church. I must say, I truly could've stayed there all day. The grazing cows, the inquisitive children peeping over the tall grass, yellow butterflies fluttering from flower to flower, it was absolutely beautiful. Normally, the members of the church travel by foot, so it's a gradual process to reach full attendance. We began with song and prayer. Their songs were sung in Swahili, Luo, and even a few in English. Pastor Joseph's brother, Daniel, was the translator for the ones who didn't know English, and served the vice versa purpose if needed (someone spoke in Luo, he would translate to english).
We each gave our testimony, and Melissa 'preached'. The same routine happened at the other group's church (minus Sarah, but that's another can of worms).
It was simple, yet reached beyond any standards I had. What an awesome experience.
On a more current note (meaning in the past two hours), we just finished a boat ride on Lake Victoria. We walked away with about two and a half sitings of hippos, many birds, a nap (for Andy), and an overall relaxing afternoon.
Continue praying for us as we reach out to the people here in Kisumu.
PS. We have a surpise for everyone, but we haven't visited the surprise yet.
I'll leave you hanging with that.
Hope all is well in the States.
Yours Truly,
Katy
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I hope and pray that everything is well with Sarah. You will let us know, right?
ReplyDeleteToday is a good day!
ReplyDeleteHere is Bassett -- Also --the cows were grazing, there were inquistive children looking over church pews and the sound of song rang through the halls of our worship service. Just goes to show that God is everywhere.
Thank you God for this Kenya Team that went to Africa to tell about your son Jesus!
I love you,
tcm
Melissa, I'm glad that your team is having such a great time in Kisumu. I was born and raised in one of those tiny villages around Kisumu. I'm praying for you all and can't wait to hear how your trip went when you come back!
ReplyDeleteAndrew Onguka
Straightstone Baptist Church is praying for your team, your families, and the people you are ministering to. God will richly bless your efforts. Keep the faith, through difficulties and illness. Just know Satan will do anything to make you question your work there. Give everything to God. He will guide you through your journey.
ReplyDeleteI'm still praying for you guys. I love y'all very much. Keep doing what you're doing.
ReplyDelete-Bridgette
From Marion VA. God Bless You All for the job you are doing. Please know our prayers are with you. Katy we love you and miss you.
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