Karibu nyumbani (welcome home)
It’s great to be back in Kenya. There really is no place like it. Thank you, God, that I have been allowed to return.
Pamellah and I finally joined the team yesterday and had a great time catching up with friends and family. Someone said, “Welcome home Samweli”. That was nice.
A lot has happened in the past year. The church has grown, but so has the cost of living. It is exciting to think about the possibilities and potential for more spiritual and economic growth in this area (rural Western Kenya, near Lake Victoria).
Today we came to the end of the first conference in Sioport. It was a valuable time of teaching, singing, praying, sharing meals, and hearing the needs of these faithful people. Deenie and the ladies opened the morning session with an awesome rendition of ‘the blessing’. Video below.
I’m already learning so much. I don’t feel particularly equipped for all this sort of stuff, but I am slowly realising is it less about skills, and more about obedience and willingness. I am willing, and trying to be obedient, and genuinely want to progress God’s purposes here. Trusting he’ll make up for all that I lack.
Deb taught me how to blow an egg.
Jeremy called all the pastor’s old feet.
We appreciate your prayers so much. Please pray for the strength and safety of our team. Pray God would reveal his purposes for the future of Sioport. Pray for God’s wisdom to abound.
Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as the Lord’s contribution… (Exodus 35:5).
