The Bridge : Kenya Day 3

The beauty of Kenya continues to impress us. This morning, we sang two songs and Kay spoke to the kids at the training center. Later in the day, we sang these songs again during the devotional time and we taught them the lyrics so that they could sing along. Their voices are clarion-brilliant when singing praises, their expressions of confidence and faith in God gives you chills. We have video :0)

Today, we spent time at the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. There were 14 men with amazing testimonies of how they are placing their full hope of healing into the Lord's care. We had an opportunity to share our testimonies. You can see the picture taken. Some of these men have traveled great distances to be here. The news of the healing that takes place at the center is spreading quickly throughout the country. The rehab attendees specifically asked for your prayers of healing and perserverance.

Today, while playing with the kids, we taught them kick-ball. The kid's personalities are so vibrant and thier smiles are beaming. We were all lost in the moment with enthusiasm. Shadrach pegged Gary in the back with the soccer ball while running to third. Not exactly a godly example of sportsman-like conduct for the children unless you consider Gary's welt ' suffering for the Lord.' :) Shadrach says it was redemption for my snoring... too easy. During this time there were several pictures taken, one of a rainbow within a clear blue sky. There is another picture taken from exactly the opposite side of the afternoon sky, seconds apart, where majestic clouds are showering rays of light down upon the center's food storehouse off in the distance.

After lunch we began working on adding the brick hallways into the room where we yesterday removed walls. Julie wins the prize for best bricklayer. She must have completed 1/2 the wall herself, but not without us trying to keep up. You can tell from the picture how far ahead of us she was. The guys jested that Chris may be a stay at home daddy with Julie's breadwinning masonry skills. Everyone participated and the 2 walls are looking great. We should have another 2 days worth of work (Julie 1 more day) before completing this phase of our projects.

These are the simple highlites of a day that could easily take hours to recall of all that was experienced. Everyone is healthy, happy and honored to be here. Please liftup the rehab center in your prayers, as well as, Limo and his wife, the neighboring landowner to the Rehab center who donated 2 acres of land for ELI rehab center to use after being impressed by the healing taking place there. Limo's wife is in ICU. Also, the miracles happening here are causing a stir with certain members of the community, especially with those brewing the alcohol. Please pray for their hearts to be softened and moreso for their deliverance.

It is late here now, as we are 10 hours ahead. Shadrach calls me a city slicker for bringing this up, but I must: The African midnight sky extends as far as one can see in every direction, a horizon fully revealing the constellations of the milky way. Truly, as you can imagine, a breathtaking celestial panorama. Glory be to God the creator.

We think and speak of you often and share our family/friend pictures with those we meet. The ladies will write tomorrow.
Until tomorrow.
Gary