We were everywhere on Sunday! We had four teams in four different locations. The ladies were in Kitale, the youth and women were in Mathare, the medical team in Kiserian and Scott, Marcus and Mark were in Kibera. Marcus preached in Kibera and 3 people came to know Christ. I preached in Kiserian (2 Damaged Men; David and Peter) and how God restored them. A man I met on Saturday had come to church Sunday and he came up to speak with me afterwards. He said “thank you; this is the first time someone told me I wasn’t damaged and had worth”. This was one of those moments that I had to choke back the tears. I am happy I did not have to say more than “Thank you”. As of today, 6 people have come to know the Lord. We are blessed beyond belief. Charles R. "Bob" Smith Hello Everyone!
Yesterday the teams visited different churches for Sunday worship. Marcus preached a message in Kibera, the largest slum in Kenya. Bob delivered a message at Global Worship Center, and another team visited a church in Huruma.
Each group was blessed to share Sunday Worship with the different area partners we have been working with on this trip. A powerful message was delivered at the church in Huruma. I truly enjoyed the worship time and so did the youth. Each person was challenged to truly worship God during this time. The pastor preached that the Lord calls us to worship Him...we come to prepare our hearts for a Word from the Lord. They offered up music and prayer as a time to praise God as well as worship Him. This church is an outspoken one, challenging you to admit where you are before the Lord...challenging you to admit that things are not okay or all right...challenging you to admit your spiritual poverty and need of Jesus...challenging you to go to the Lord with your burdens. When you are expecting your pastor or your friend to always be available for you when you need someone and they are not, then what? Simple: God is waiting to hear from you. God wants to talk to you. God wants you to seek Him not just earnestly, but more earnestly...just as Jesus did in the garden before his betrayal and crucifixion.
I was amazed at the number of people who went forward for prayer...submitting to the challenge of coming face to face with God, admitting that they are not okay or all right. One of the ladies we visited during the week also came to the church. She went forward during the altar call and gave her life to Christ. Very Powerful!
Today we are in Kitale with Bud and Kim Huffman. We visited Mattaw today and were blessed to see the children in the home. There are a total of 20 children and 2 sets of house parents living between the 2 homes. The children are so friendly and happy. They sang to us and recited Scripture...more blessings!
There were many different opportunities for service here. Helping wash clothes...we are completely spoiled in the US. The clothes are literally scrubbed with a brush in soapy water, rinsed and wrung out by hand, and hung on a line to dry. It was a great time for me to bond with one of the aunties of Mattaw (Constance). The youth worked really hard laying a brick wall and fixing things around the homes. They also played soccer with the kids. The children are so happy and so beautiful. Loving on them was the best part! You can check out more on: http://huffmansinkenya.blogspot.com.
Overall, everyone is doing well. We face new challenges everyday, but my prayer is we deliver unto the Lord what He has called us to do here. Please join me in praying more earnestly for our hearts and lives to be changed, renewed, and restored all to the glory of our God and King!
HIS,
Angela
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