What a Day!

It was another amazing day in Kenya today! God blessed us by sending 5 medical students to assist us. This was truly arranged by an all-knowing God. They integrated well into the team and did a great job of assessing needs of the people....and even better without a translator (usually!). God knew beforehand that we would need their help. The estimate is that we saw close to 500 people today! Dr. Speel and Jen themselves saw about 100 in the eye clinic. The medical needs of rural Kenyans is beyond our imagination, and people will walk miles and miles to see a healthcare worker. It seems that is what they are doing. We get a feel for what it must have been like for Jesus when crowds were pressing around Him. The pharmacy is swamped by the end of the day. The team is weary at the end of their days, but blesssed to be serving in this way. The people hear the Word of God each morning before clinics start. Pray that hearts will be changed, and that they see Jesus in us!

Pastor Shorb and Yvonne had a much different experience for the day. They attended a wedding of 3 couples and it was an experience beyond imagination! Kenya culture at its best, and due to the hour and an unfamiliar computer we will spare all the details. A few highlights however......Yvonne and Caren rode in the back of a covered pickup truck to get there....there were hundreds and hundreds of people dressed in their finest.......each couple had its bridal party of MANY attendants from young children to older women, AND the procession of all these people alone lasted 1 1/2 hours!!!!!!!!! The wedding was about 4 1/2 hours TOTAL but we didn't stay quite that long. Pastor Osenya officiated and Pastor Tom gave a message.

We pray for a great time for our families back home in worship on Sunday. We look forward to our day at the Urudi church. Thank you for continuing to pray for us. The team is doing a great job and doing well.