It has been a while since the last post and SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED!!! We went to another slum and visited Kayaba Church lead by Pastor Paul. Three years ago the entire church was inside of an alleyway and today they have an entire building with a concrete foundation with walls and a roof. Praise God!!! Just amazing. Their worship was also an amazing blessing to me. They praised the Lord in their own unique style and yet full of energy and joy. Their love for Jesus was clearly present and I couldnt help but be happy with them. I was also blessed with the opportunity of meeting Pastor Paul. The way he translated and elaborated our words really spoke to the rest of the Kenyans and he was so funny. He had the power to turn one word into an entire speach. The Church of Kayaba is just in love with God and their joy really shows it.
We listened to an amazing heart wrenching testimony. The struggle of one women who has turned to Christ is truely horrifying. She was banished from her home because of her love for Christ and is at risk of being killed. She and other women have to hide and arent even welcomed in local churches because of the danger. It is sad that they have to hide who they are and praise the Lord in secrecy. But what is so amazing is that God is intervening and protecting these women. His hand of protection is over them and God is doing great things with these women. Super natural miracles are taking place and God is evidently working within the Muslim community.
On Friday I went to the Masai Market. A special even that takes palce on Fridays where items of African culture is sold. The people there will try to swindle you and boy, are they good. The Market is a battle zone and your ability to bargain and walk away is your strongest weapon. Mom...Dad.... I'm not coming home with any money.
Thank you everyone who is praying for me and please continue your prayers. Love, Brendon
(Front row) Erika Yenokida, Garrett Lee, Cindy Ko, Rebekah Ogimachi, Brenden Fong, Josh Chinn, (Second row) Kristine Fu, Dakota Chenoweth, Matt Sekijima, Heather Nakamura, Renee Wong, Nicole Okada, (Back row) Trenton Yenokida, Steve Lee, Dan Ko, Bob Sandefur, John Herburger, Jesse Sandefur, Shawn Terasaki
Brendon-sounds like you are all having an amazing time! We're praying for health and continued good works for you all. Blessings from Mom, Dad
ReplyDeleteHi Brendon!
ReplyDeleteI can see how God is truly opening and breaking your heart, as well as everyone else's. Just by reading the blog entries makes me want to take more action. Reading the stories of faith and joy from the adults and children makes me think very deeply on how I have been so blind, and doing things for my own satisfaction, rather than God's. I see that you are having an experience of a lifetime, and that you are all doing good works under Christ's name. I miss you a lot, and I would really like to talk to you when you come home :)
Momo, papa and I continue to pray for you and the rest of the team daily.
I love you,
Sydney
Hi B!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experiences with us all. It sounds truly amazing!! God is so good, isn't He? Can't wait to hear what else He has in store for your trip.
Many blessing to you and the team.
We love you!
The Sandicos
Hey B,
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful that everyone made it safely to Kenya. Thank you for sharing your experience and spreading God's love and good word to others. We continue to pray for each of you and look forward to everyones return.
Love,
Auntie Kath & Uncle Craig