Saturday, June 14

 

Today was a day for going to Huruma to play with the children there.  We had done our work at Huruma, but not had any time with the children.  What a joy to spend time with them making bookmarks, playing volleyball, "I've Lost a Letter" (Duck Duck Goose, Kenyan-style), parachute games, and distributing gifts.  Before we left, most of the children were proudly wearing their new crosses.  While at Huruma we caught a glimpse of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta's motorcade as it sped by with lights flashing and sirens blaring.  He was in Nyeri to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Othinya (sp?) Secondary School here in Nyeri.

 

 

We also spent a fair amount of time in the livestock pen today looking at the newborn calf that was born yesterday evening.   I was pressed into service as the cow is having difficulty standing up due to problems with its hip.  I was working alongside our Kenyan brothers and sisters trying to lift the cow onto its feet.  However, its hips were not able to support its weight.  You can be praying at home that the cow will be able to regain its footing and stand for her own sake and for the sake of the newborn calf.  Loss of these two animals would not only be a sad event.  The loss would have financial implications as well which is reflected in the concern shown on the faces of the Tumaini staff.

 

Meet Norman

 

We were also invited to join the Riamukurwe Parish Session which is comprised of over 40 members.  We were given the opportunity to introduce ourselves and to extend greetings from the congregation at Meadows. 

 

We have been blessed on our trip so far and are sad to think that tomorrow is our last day here in Nyeri as we return to Nairobi.  God is doing great things in and through the relationship that he has brought to pass between Riamukurwe Parish and Meadows.  We pray that this work continues for years to come.

 

 

To Christ be the Glory,

 

 

Wendell