While we were in Cheptebo the African Inland Church (AIC) had a fund raiser for the new church building. They really put on a service for the fund raisers. It started around 9:00 and lasted to about 2:30. It started with a tree planting. The Bishop Silas Yego of the AIC Church Kenya was there. He planted a tree, our family planted a tree and the family from Canada planted a tree. It will be fun to return one day and see how the tree has grown.
Here is the Bishop delivering a sermon during the service.
Here are the ladies preparing for the fundraiser dinner. There were several chickens and goats that were slaughtered for the dinner. Linda and the girls helped.
Here is a choir from Iten performing. There were two choirs who performed several songs. the choirs do not just sing they also have choreographed moves. Steve and Stephine take note.
Here are the people giving their gifts for the fundraiser. As each person gives an amount the person receiving the gift announces it on the loud speaker system. Several people gave chickens, fruits and vegetables. These items were auctioned at the end of the service.
One day we went to a local school to plant trees. When we arrived we noticed a very important person had arrived. Baxter noticed that he had body guards carrying machine guns. He name was Henry M. Obino, the District Commissioner from the Kerio District. He is appointed by the President. He planted a tree and then there was a service that lasted around 3 hours. Several people gave speeches and sermons. Kenyan's are not afraid to mix Church and State. The Word of God was a major part of all the events we attended. I also had to give a few words of encouragement. Any time we were at a function we were asked to give a few words of encouragement. I was nervous at first but I got better the more times we did it. When you come to visit us just be prepared to give your testimony and share a word of encouragement when asked.
Here is the Bishop delivering a sermon during the service.
Here are the ladies preparing for the fundraiser dinner. There were several chickens and goats that were slaughtered for the dinner. Linda and the girls helped.
Here is a choir from Iten performing. There were two choirs who performed several songs. the choirs do not just sing they also have choreographed moves. Steve and Stephine take note.
Here are the people giving their gifts for the fundraiser. As each person gives an amount the person receiving the gift announces it on the loud speaker system. Several people gave chickens, fruits and vegetables. These items were auctioned at the end of the service.
One day we went to a local school to plant trees. When we arrived we noticed a very important person had arrived. Baxter noticed that he had body guards carrying machine guns. He name was Henry M. Obino, the District Commissioner from the Kerio District. He is appointed by the President. He planted a tree and then there was a service that lasted around 3 hours. Several people gave speeches and sermons. Kenyan's are not afraid to mix Church and State. The Word of God was a major part of all the events we attended. I also had to give a few words of encouragement. Any time we were at a function we were asked to give a few words of encouragement. I was nervous at first but I got better the more times we did it. When you come to visit us just be prepared to give your testimony and share a word of encouragement when asked.
6 comments:
Wow, what an experience you guys are having! I always enjoy looking at the pictures. Thanks for sending them. Mom enjoys them so much. Love you, even in Africa, Aunt Jane :)
Always enjoy seeing your blog updates, keep them coming. I hope that you are taking lots of pictures to bring home. Miss you guys (even Emily and Tracy) keep safe and healthy. Unk Jim
Always enjoy seeing your blog updates, keep them coming. I hope that you are taking lots of pictures to bring home. Miss you guys (even Emily and Tracy) keep safe and healthy. Unk Jim
Hello to the Jander Family! Dotti and I just finished looking at the pictures and updates. We are so glad to hear that everyone is doing well and that Luke is now feeling better. It truly takes special people to pick-up their family and move them so far away and the Lord has found that family. Stay safe and continue to update. I loved the picture of Baxter playing baseball. We pray that God will continue to bless your family on its journey. Love, Randy, Dotti, Megan, and Josh
Great to see updates! At least you get to see what you are eating before they kill it and serve it to you. If they turn up with a big pot of mystery stew, that is when you should be concerned. The scenery and pictures are great. I am truly in awe of the incredible experience ya'll are having. God Bless.
Travis, Kathy, and Sawyer
Great to see updates! At least you get to see what you are eating before they kill it and serve it to you. If they turn up with a big pot of mystery stew, that is when you should be concerned. The scenery and pictures are great. I am truly in awe of the incredible experience ya'll are having. God Bless.
Travis, Kathy, and Sawyer
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