David and I arrived in Nairobi Friday night and were picked up by Laban and his wife Beatrice. Even though the Bishop is away we are staying at his house along with Francis, Dr. James from Lodwar and Jane - Partners for Care new social worker.
Yesterday Christian (from Milele), David Whithers, Laban and his wife, Dr. James and Jane and David and I went to worship at Maai Mahui and to see the five children from Merciful Redeemer who now live with Pastor John and his wife Mary and their four children. We took many pictures of the children because we know it will be hard for everyone to believe the difference in the children! They are laughing, playing, singing and worshiping in church and look so much healthier. Pastor John told the congregation that he prayed and told God that he knew He could take the sores away from Rebecca's face and he asked God to do that! Many of the sores are gone and the ones left are improved!
The Pastor and his wife have created a safe, clean, loving home for the children. He says he loves these children as he loves his birth children. They are currently renting a house but will move to the new property in a week. We walked to see the land which also has a house on it. The house in not in very good condition but will be painted and will serve as temporary housing as they build the first house - Kathi's House.
The land is beautiful and sits between two mountains. There is land for farm animals and for gardens. In a week Brian Suddeth an architect from US is joining us on this team and will draw the plans for Francis and Pastor John. They will dream it and he will draw it. Francis said that is so helpful as they have to take the plans to various goverment offices.
There were so many highlights of the day but one of the best was Laban's preaching to a congregation infected with HIV and sick with AIDS (including the five children from Merciful Redeemer) in a community with so many orphans and street children and asking them to see how they could help. And then inviting his friend Christian to sing in this little chuch. What a blessing to be witness to this celebration!
After a great meal in their home served and prepared in all borrowed dishes, pots and silverware the pastor and his wife followed us to Nairobi when everyone (men includes) enjoyed filling their shopping carts with dishes, towels, silverware, cups, toothpaste and things they needed to set up house. It is indeed more blessed to give than receive. These items were purchased by funds raised from the concert. They left to return to the children happy and better equipped to complete this task God has called them to do.
Blesssings to you for your prayers,
Connie
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