Sunday: Worship, Celebration and Good-bye

Sunday morning worship at Koinonia is always a great time of praising God and celebrating our life in Jesus Christ.

The morning began with an open Sunday School. The church discussed the impact of the voting for the new constitution last Wednesday. Most expressed thanks to God that everything was peaceful. The group prayed for the faithfulness of the church in the coming days as the new Constitution is implemented. The church affirmed that their present and future was in Jesus Christ. They prayed for the leaders to act in ethical and moral ways for implementation.

The worship service was a great time of praise and worship. Floyd preached this morning on an intimate relationship with God—knowing His voice and responding to it. After a short break, the Harambe was held for completion of the second new rooms for children, youth, and an office. What a special time as the church came together to finish the project. The team joined in the fund raising. We had a great time and it was fun hearing the “pledges” and seeing the offerings made for the project. In all 340 window panes were purchased, 7 doors, 180 liters of paint, and the electrical work. All that remains is the 180 liters of paint sealer.

As a part of the Harambe, the church celebrated its fifth anniversary. The church has moved five times over the past five years. Each time they constructed temporary sanctuary and classrooms out of tin sheets and lumber. Today the fund raising was for them “permanent” sanctuary. The team laughed that it did not seem right not to be in a different building from December. A special cake was prepared and the entire church received a piece of cake and tea as we celebrated the history of Koinonia. Bonnie, Floyd, Bernard, Samuel, Mary, Janet, Beatrice, Lucy, and Jane participated in the cutting of the cake.

We left mid-afternoon for the Java House for lunch and to pick-up our Kenya coffee. Then, we went back the Kentmere and said goodbye to Meg and Rebecca. Bernard and Floyd took them to the airport for their trip home. They should arrive at GSP between 4-5 PM Monday.

Last picture is from this morning as Lucia, Mady, and Tatiana leave for safari at Sweetwaters near Mt. Kenya.