Thank you for all of your prayers. Margaret and I have gotten quite ill over the past few days. We finally took the Cipro that our doctor prescribed and are on the mend.
On Monday we went to the orphanage in the large city of Kitale. Kitale is the first place we have seen outside of Nairobe that could be a U.S. town, but with many many differences.
The orphanage is outside of town in a setting that reminds me a lot of Oregon: many trees, a lot of grass, cows grazing, etc. The orphanage itself is a nicely built structure that had been envisioned by Gideon Mudenyo's father as a hospital. When that could not happen they remade it into an orphanage.
There were 23 kids there the day we visited, three surprise additions. They were all very friendly and seemed happy with the little whistle/recorders that our electric guitarist David provided. We unloaded the rest of the clothing and toys for the staff to distribute. They seemed very happy and blessed for the help. We are hoping to get shoe sizes and purchase shoes for the orphans on Wednesday.
They showed us where they are giving sewing lessons to neighbors as a way to raise money. We also saw the rooms of the children and watched as they cleaned each others feet.
The orphanage has cows and chickens to help supply food and even some money as they can sell the excess milk.
Today I am going to visit another town and teach at a church. Tomorrow they have created a worship symposium (as they call it) back in Kitale. When they found out that Margaret and I are worship leaders they wanted us to teach them about worship. Oh well, blessed are the flexible.!
On Wednesday we are also doing some sessions (as they call them) for the church of Pastor Nickson (pronounced Neek-sohn). He has been traveling with us over these past days and is a wonderful man of God.
If possible I'll update again before we leave back for the U.S.
Pastor Tom (and Margaret)
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What a special blessing and a joy to continue to hear of Gods ministry through you. We also are thrilled to know Gods healing touch as you recuperate and regain strength to share the truly outstanding love you have for God and your desire to help teach them.
And to see how flexible God has his people as needs become known.
You are continually in our prayers.
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