Sharing In The Blessings Of The Lord...Teleios/Grace Africa 2007
Day 9…Celebrating An Anniversary, New Friendships
Following the worship service, the Team shared an 'Anniversary Meal' with the Koinonia Fellowship.
Leaders within the Koinonia Fellowship cut the cake in celebration of the church's second anniversary.
On Sunday, Koinonia celebrated its second anniversary as a church. Singing, dancing, laughing, sharing, eating, hand-shaking, giving, and blessings were all evident throughout the worship service and the day. Matt shared the message, as Mitchell and Kevin brought greetings and testimony. Following the service, a meal of rice, cabbage with carrots, and beef stew was served. Chai was served after the meal.
One of the highlights of the day was a birthday cake that was cut by all the church leadership team. This was a great time of laughter and celebration. Floyd closed the worship with prayer. Brothers and sisters in Christ from other churches came to join the celebration.
Kevin and I were able to talk with a true businessman of courage. He is a CPA in Kenya. He was working for a company when they wanted him to “adjust” the books. He resigned and now is unemployed. Please pray for him as he seeks God’s leadership in his life. He is the guitarist for the praise and worship team. Pray as he considers starting his own accounting business that is based on integrity.
In the afternoon – very late in the afternoon – the team has learned that time estimates of travel, when worship services end and when meetings begin are not always accurate. For example, the 3 p.m. conclusion of the worship service and anniversary celebration was more like 4:30 p.m. No problem!
Mike’s observation was that Kenyans are never in a hurry except when they drive—then watch out!
One last trip to the Masai Market brought the Kenyan “safari” to a close. Wheeling and dealing was everywhere as all joined in the action. How many times can Bernard ask me, “Where is Kevin?” I hope to see Matt’s family eating corn. Mike got his goods early and just watched the action. Mitchell brought in a negotiator and got a great deal. God was good as Bernard was able to locate some great vendors for future teams that come. Back at the Kentmere, it was time to pack the final goods, change clothes and head for the airport. Everyone is ready to go home. Vehicles are loaded, and we’re off to the airport.
As Bernard and I watched the Grace Team go through passport control, Bernard says, “Oh, that was great bunch of guys, quality, quality. It is so evident that God was in this!”
I must say that it was sad watching my new friends leave. Bernard’s wife, Mary, invited me for a traditional Kikuyu meal so that I would not be lonely Sunday evening. It was great to sit around the table and revisit the week with laughter and affirmations of God at work. We serve a truly amazing God!
At midnight, the guys are on the plane heading for home and I am heading for the Kentmere. For the Grace Team, tomorrow brings Greenville, and I will visit Mary Kabaru’s Happy Day Academy – nursery and kindergarten – and have a meeting on economic empowerment.
I will keep you posted as Internet access is available. Thank you for sharing this “safari” with us, but most of all for your prayers.
There are no language barriers when you are brothers in Christ.
Following the worship service, the Team shared an 'Anniversary Meal' with the Koinonia Fellowship.
Leaders within the Koinonia Fellowship cut the cake in celebration of the church's second anniversary.
On Sunday, Koinonia celebrated its second anniversary as a church. Singing, dancing, laughing, sharing, eating, hand-shaking, giving, and blessings were all evident throughout the worship service and the day. Matt shared the message, as Mitchell and Kevin brought greetings and testimony. Following the service, a meal of rice, cabbage with carrots, and beef stew was served. Chai was served after the meal.
One of the highlights of the day was a birthday cake that was cut by all the church leadership team. This was a great time of laughter and celebration. Floyd closed the worship with prayer. Brothers and sisters in Christ from other churches came to join the celebration.
Kevin and I were able to talk with a true businessman of courage. He is a CPA in Kenya. He was working for a company when they wanted him to “adjust” the books. He resigned and now is unemployed. Please pray for him as he seeks God’s leadership in his life. He is the guitarist for the praise and worship team. Pray as he considers starting his own accounting business that is based on integrity.
In the afternoon – very late in the afternoon – the team has learned that time estimates of travel, when worship services end and when meetings begin are not always accurate. For example, the 3 p.m. conclusion of the worship service and anniversary celebration was more like 4:30 p.m. No problem!
Mike’s observation was that Kenyans are never in a hurry except when they drive—then watch out!
One last trip to the Masai Market brought the Kenyan “safari” to a close. Wheeling and dealing was everywhere as all joined in the action. How many times can Bernard ask me, “Where is Kevin?” I hope to see Matt’s family eating corn. Mike got his goods early and just watched the action. Mitchell brought in a negotiator and got a great deal. God was good as Bernard was able to locate some great vendors for future teams that come. Back at the Kentmere, it was time to pack the final goods, change clothes and head for the airport. Everyone is ready to go home. Vehicles are loaded, and we’re off to the airport.
As Bernard and I watched the Grace Team go through passport control, Bernard says, “Oh, that was great bunch of guys, quality, quality. It is so evident that God was in this!”
I must say that it was sad watching my new friends leave. Bernard’s wife, Mary, invited me for a traditional Kikuyu meal so that I would not be lonely Sunday evening. It was great to sit around the table and revisit the week with laughter and affirmations of God at work. We serve a truly amazing God!
At midnight, the guys are on the plane heading for home and I am heading for the Kentmere. For the Grace Team, tomorrow brings Greenville, and I will visit Mary Kabaru’s Happy Day Academy – nursery and kindergarten – and have a meeting on economic empowerment.
I will keep you posted as Internet access is available. Thank you for sharing this “safari” with us, but most of all for your prayers.
There are no language barriers when you are brothers in Christ.
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