As I expressed in the earlier blog, my disappointment for not being completely and totally prepared to be used by God on this mission. Not being in tune to the overall objective of the team, (through no fault of anyone but myself, I have made piece and pray for another opportunity to bless, and be blessed)
All in all I believe we accomplished everything we set out to do and more!!
Obviously our number one and primary goal, (as I understood it) was to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. (To a people starving for the truth, eager and enthusiastic to receive it) On the contrary; with so many other religions and cults in the area, this enthusiasm can also leave them vulnerable and susceptible to the enemy. (Something I will continue to pray about) We wanted to focus on the gospel based solely on what the Word of God says, concluding, "the most effective way to spread the Word of God is with the Word of God." Therefore, we (with the financial help of many back home) we were able to provide many with the Word of God, published in "Kisii", their native language.
It was both gratifying and humbling to deliver the Word of God to such a content and loving people. Compared to Americans, these children have nothing. Yet to see the pure joy on the faces of those kids as we passed out bibles, brought out the emotions in my heart. It was quite a touching moment for me. Notice in the foreground and background, you see sewing machine tables with no sewing machine. And on the back wall, you see old newspaper. The newspapers were used as a practice tool in that they ran out of material to sew with. (That's right, they were learning to sew using old newspapers) Thanks to DuPont Registry, (A story in itself and for another blog) we were able to provide bolts and bolts, yards and yards of material and again, from the gracious hearts of our church family back home, we also provided new sewing machines which will teach many young people, a trade and will soon (Lord willing) provide an income which in turn will put food on the table. (The primary focus on the minds of most everyone in this area)
From America, we brought toys and games, frizzbe, jump rope, soccer balls, and volley ball. It was like Christmas and they all played together for hours. Smiling from ear to ear, no arguing over the rules, no disputes about the score, no boys against girls, no team against team, no competition, just pure unadulterated fun and fellowship. (I think it will be like this in heaven)
In the openness of the compound, we fenced in an area for live stock.
Also on the property of the orphanage, we help to construct and supply materials to put a roof over the heads or the animals.
Then we built a place to house the animals.
Then like Noah's Arc, God provided the animals. Thanks to the giving hearts of those who supported this effort monetarily and to all who prayed for it's success, we were able to provide two pregnant milking cows. (Four, for the price of two) Can't beat that! (Double cream for me please!)
We purchased thirty some chickens, which will in turn provide who knows how many countless eggs to both sell and sustain them. (can you say "two over easy?")
And if the cows don't produce, we can always milk the goats. (I'm hear to tell you there was nothing better to start your morning than a hot cup of goats milk, with a scoop of instant coffee and a heapin helpin spoon full of raw cane sugar to get you going!) God is good! (Who need Starbucks!)
And at the close of each day, we would lock them in their new pens.. close the gate on the fence, and praise God for His prevision, His grace, His love, and for His Son Jesus, and all He accomplished through us.
Amen??
Amen!! What an awesome trip, and how good it makes the heart feel to GIVE!
Thanks to all who made it possible!
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