TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TEAM - Visit Tea Plantation

The team has really been loving their stay in Kericho, Kenya and we had a chance to take them to a tea plantation. Wow! they marvelled at the beauty.

the team

take photos

i miss u guys

team

having fun together

Trinidad/Tobago Team - Give the Gift of a Well

The prayer has been answered. There will be no more fights and fights from rival communities for water. After the inspection of the site of the well and prayer and walking a small distance, Debbie, the young gal from Trinidad said she will extend her hand in helping this tribe to get water. It was a moving time of prayer for us, and we all thanked God in different ways: crying, praising, jumping and dancing! As you can see, the Maasai down here and there are many more. We look forward to seeing clean children and irrigation of the farms.

I must confess that I have taken 'potential' people (funders) to visit this site. People who we thought will help. But I am glad the Lord has answered us. Not through writing proposals, etc. Rather, he just sent to us HIS daughter to help us.
Praise God with us.

Beverly (center) leads prayer of praise ..Debbie on the left and Pastor Parteleu on the right

Thomas ministers to the kids

Excitement and cultural exchange

Danielle helping with candies and gifts to the kids

The site of the well

praying at the site

ministering to kids in this village

gals happy with the gift of potatoes

Thomas from Trinidad handing gifts to people here

The kids look great

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TEAM ARRIVES IN KENYA

The team from Trinidad and Tobago made it safely to Kenya! They are twenty five in number and are very excited to be here. Actually this is their home continent as they were taken many many years ago through slavery to the Islands of the Carribean. They are so excited to help here and give back what the Lord has blessed them with in the other lands where they were taken 200-300 years ago.

They are not looking back at those painful experiences but they thank God for giving them an opportunity to serve wherever he leads.

Arrival

Arrival in Kenya and getting rooms

HARVESTING - PRAISE GOD

We are praising God for the great harvest in my part of Kenya. The Lord has really blessed us with rain and the crops have responded with good yields. We are going to store some and give some out to missions. We do know we need to help others who did not harvest a lot this year.

Continue praying for rain in other parts of Kenya where there is drought.

corn

some not yet ripe

i love the farm

green kales

a farmer so excited

Drought in Kenya

Drought has hit Kenya so hard this year. Our crops have died and it is so hard for many people here. A few spots have gotten the crops they need but many have not. Please pray for the rain to come. Muslims & Christians will join in prayer on Sunday
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=1144020623&catid=159&a=1
The Muslims usually pray on FRIDAY but everyone was worshiping God on Sunday.
You can read about them here.

dry corn

dusty on the road and animals below trying to get grass

Elizabeth in Pain

She is sick, frail,her leg is not strong anymore, she is not eating enough, and she is in pain. These words describe Elizabeth, our mother who is just about 64 years old. Elizabeth has 9 kids to her name, 6 boys and 3 girls.

I felt so bad today, though I was supposed to encourage her, I was feeling low. Pray for me and her son, Thomas, who loves her so much. We try what we can to make her feel that life is worth living again.

Elizabeth has stage 3 cervical cancer and cancer management in Africa is still a new concept. We have been trying to read books to understand what cervical cancer is all about but it is hard.

We were moved from one hospital to a government one. I guess the nurses & doctors had pity on our meagre finances and Elizabeth has now been admitted in the ward. Pray for her.

Thanks Joyful servant for $100 towards her medical bill. God Bless

Walking to the next hospital. She is in pain.

Sent to the next hospital. (Elizabeth is in the middle).

Elizabeth supporting herself against the tree. Thomas on left.

Meeting Teri & Laurie from Utah

Hello,

This is just a small update to let you know that my church's friend Teri and Laurie, made it safely to Africa and they did a great ministry with Compassionate International.

I wish I could join them in their travels and safari here but I thank God for the short time we did have together. They have really enjoyed their time here and wish it was extended for a few more days.

Thank God for using them in a great way. Thanks also to the my church family for praying for these dear sisters and the entire team as they traveled to this part of the world to spread the good news.

Meeting them

Lesli and Laurie

Travelling there to meet them.

Getting ready to board their bus.

Am now an UTAH fan

Graduation

Simon has finally graduated. It was a beautiful graduation and I really loved it. I wish you were all here. We were glad it rained at the last minute of the ceremony and we really appreciate that because rain means a blessing. We give praise to God.

Please pray for Simon as He serves the Lord. He is a wonderful friend!

Simon

Simon and the graduating class

My dear friend Elijah and family. He is one of the tallest men I've met.

Member of Parliament addressing people

Attendees

Rev. Stanley. He is very excited.

The daughter of my cousin graduated too. Congratulations!

Simon's Grad Dinner

dinner

Simon

Simon will be graduating soon. I mean tomorrow Kenya's time . He has been such a great friend of mind since we met over ten years ago. He is a great preacher and someone who loves sports and pastoral ministry.

I was fortunate to be invited to attend his dinner. I was so much excited to see him with his family getting so excited for what God has before him. I am happy that he is able to graduate as on Monday we had to help him clear part of the tuition so that he could sit for his final exams. He had actually missed one exam and he cried to God to help him. Last night it was great joy to see him graduate and a miracle!

Continue to pray for him as he plans to start his Masters degree in September 2009. Pray for finances too for his further studies here in Kenya.

program

meeting him and his dear wife

his teacher and his wife in bright clothes

dinner

dinner