Great Monday Morning from the well site. So much has happened since my last post that I will try and update you as much as possible at this time. Yesterday was a glorious day of worship and praise. We had a wonderful time visiting a church in Kisumu where we had a chance to introduce and share God's word with those that were in attendance. Brother Corey from the team shared a song with the congregation and Brother Kemp brought a powerful message on Faith. You could not be there and not feel the Spirit of God throughout the place. We saw one person accept Christ along with many others that were prayed over. It was a glorious time.
Following the service, the Sr. Pastor of the church invited all of us to his home for a meal. Wow, we were made to feel very special and very welcomed. It is just so amazing to experience the hospitality of the Kenyan people.
Because we knew it would be rather late before we were able to return to the drilling area, we made a decision to use the day for a time of relaxation and regeneration of our spirit. Even though it has not been that streneous because the villagers have really caught on to the process and are doing the work, we enjoyed the day just reflecting on the trip so far and planning for the future. We spent the afternoon enjoying another midday lunch with pizza and Indian food topped off with dessert of mikeshakes or browne sundae with hot chocolate at the Laughing Budda Lounge and Grill. A really neat experience. But that wasn't enough food for us. After returning to our hotel, we had dinner that evening. So, as you can read, we have not suffered from lack of food. We all believe that we will return home heavier than we came and that was not our plans by any means.
Last night, we had a time of sharing and it was probably the most amazing time I have ever experienced on a mission trip. We have seen God work many miracles throughout the planning and during our time here. With four Kenyan pastors on our team, we have been able to grasp the culture amazingly well plus see men that I know God will say "Well Done my good and faithful servant" . They have been such a pleasing to all of us. Everyone shared from their hearts and it was truly a spiritual moment for all of us.
So, today is a very important day of drilling. It is right now 11:45am and they have reached a level of 40 feet or so and making good progress. We are not sure at what level we will reach the water table but we estimate somewhere around 65 feet. Chances are we won't reach that before Rick, Corey and me have to return to the US starting tomorrow. However, I expect by the time we return home, they will have reached the water and set the pump. We have had visitors today from World Neighbors, Chris Macoloo (Asst. VP for Africa) and Nicholas Abuya from the Kisumu office and they were anxious to see the operation. Chris had been to the Water4's office back last October but he confessed today that he thought it was a fantasy idea until today. He was very impressed and is already talking about future projects for this area as well as other countries. They have been introduced to our African Pastors on the team and meetings already set up for next week to continue discussions. Oh My, so much more that we expected but believe that God is working for us in a great and mighty way.
We are realizing other new opportunities for ministry here in Kenya that we started conversations about on Thursday of last week. Denise and I have both been praying about ways she could be involved even more in what God has been doing with me. We are having discussions now about her coming to Kenya to train young girls and mothers/wifes to sew. The pastors and their wives are s0 excited about the possibilities. I would ask you to be in prayer for us as we explore this possibility. The need is so great for the women to learn and trade and be able to earn some income.
I must go as my battery is about gone. I'll update more this evening.
God Bless.
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