Karibu or welcome. I have heard that phrase more times than I can count this month. We have done a lot of door-to-door evangelism and been welcomed into so many homes. Before coming to Kenya I had never done any type of evangelism, so this month was definitely very stretching. Two or three times a week we would break into pairs, with one of our translators, visit multiple homes in the area to share of Jesus’ love or give a word of encouragement. In the picture below, Anne and Sherry are new believers. Sherry was so excited when we talked with her that she started to cry; she was encouraged to hear that God still loves, and can help, when we face temptations in life.
me, Anne, her friend, Sherry, and Ryan
We also went to the hospital a couple times a week to give encouragement and pray for the patients in different wards. Through door-to-door and hospital ministry, we have seen God work in many ways. Touching people’s hearts, changing their lives, and even a few immediate healings.
We went to a college graduation party for Esther, one of Bishop’s (our contact here) daughters. It was nothing like an American party. First of all, have you ever heard of African time? We the mizungus (or white people) were late-ish. They told us it starts around 10 or 11am; my team showed up around 10:45. Most Africans came around 12:30-1ish. The guest of honor and her family danced in around 1:30pm. Oh the joys of African time:) The party consisted of a couple of songs, a lot of speeches, cake cutting and each person is given a cake bite, the the graduate came to feed us a piece, then everyone lines up to give the graduate her present. It was definitely different, but it was fun to be a part of that. Also, I never thought that I would go to a graduation party in Kenya, and when I looked around I would recognize about half the people there.
I feel like I have so much to say about Kenya, but I just can’t even express it. I have loved being here in Bungoma.
much love!
