As we continue sharing and teaching God’s word to the youth, we regularly visit schools through out the Rongo District. During the month of June & July we conducted In-School Missions to several schools which allowed us to minister to primary and high school students.
Recently we traveled far beyond our usual area and made a first time visit to the school of Ng’enyilel. Located 1 hour past Eldoret, we had a 5 hour bus ride and a 20 minute motorbike ride, to get to this Mixed Boys & Girls School of about 300 students.
Elishah Otewa, one of our ministry volunteers (shown below), was a student teacher at Ng’enyilel last year and coordinated the Mission. Taking time off from teachers college, he accompanied us (not sure we could have found the school without him...lol!) much to the joy of his old students. They were so happy to see him again and were attentive to his message about “Staying the Course of Faith”.
Following a wonderful time of Praise and Worship I then spoke to the students about "Choices"....how Choices are made and their long-term consequences. I encouraged them to ask 4 questions when making a Choice:
1) Who or what am I being faithful to in this situation?
2) Who or what am I following?
3) Where will this choice take me?
4) What will be the consequences?
Below, Vivian and Wycliff share with students.
A blessed time was had by all and although a bit far away...we hope to return again next Term.
Collins Birthday
We had a special “fun” Mission to the home of Collins Odhiambo, a student we Disciple, to help him celebrate his Birthday. Like most youth here, Collins has never had a Birthday party or any recognition of the day he was born. While a B-day party may not seem like a big deal, it is an opportunity to acknowledge the uniqueness of the individual and let them know they are valued. After all, the angels in heaven rejoice each time a person is “born” into the kingdom so God must like parties for His children too!
Since his fathers death some time ago, Collins has cared for his mom & siblings (a big job for a young man trying to finish school) so along with family & friends, we provided a day of fun just for him. He loved it and said he would never forget the day!
4th of July Mission & Celebration
There were no hot dogs or fireworks but plenty of singing, dancing, praise and praying as we joined with the Kakwara Baptist church for a 4th of July outreach Mission. A week of door-to-door evangelism and open-air crusades ended with evening revival services the weekend of the 4th. With 175 people giving their lives to Christ we truly had reason to rejoice and celebrate!
What a blessing to help host this event, and we are praying that this will become a monthly event with our brothers & sisters from Kakwara.
Thank you to all our Ministry Partners for your continued prayers and support . Your faithfulness help make all these events and more possible!!!!
Blessings,
Denise
