Today is Wednesday, the 2^nd of September and Rob and I are taking some much needed time to catch up on email and post some web stuff about our trip so far. I am also reflecting on the past several days of our trip, meditating on the goodness of God in my life and the way He has lovingly orchestrated everything in our travels. Rob and I finished the Pastor's conference in a place called Mabanga last Thursday; spent the next three days visiting several of the homes of API pastors and their families; and then came down to Kilgoris in the Trans Mara region of Kenya where we are staying with the API Medical Team.

We were very much blessed throughout our time at the Pastor's conference, not only by the great fellowship with all the pastors and their wives, but by the response we received from all the participants. The theme of the conference was ' The Church as the Bride of Christ' and the focus was on marriage as a picture of this relationship. There were 35 pastors and wives who attended and everyone we talked with during and after the conference were very expressive in how the word of God on marriage and family impacted their hearts and changed their lives. Rob and I will have some of those video interviews posted soon. All the pastors and their wives were very grateful to God for His word, and to Summit Christian Fellowship for making it possible for them to attend. I want to thank everyone at Summit as well for giving sacrificially to make this happen. Just as much as Rob and I, you all are participants in the gospel with these beloved brothers and sisters.

For three days after the conference, Rob and I spent considerable time with several pastors and their families, learning their stories, hearing their heart for ministry, and getting to know their families. We have video interviews with several that we will be sharing with you on the website soon.

Please continue to pray for the team here – for safety in travel, for unity in effort, and for health. Several of the medical team have come down with cold symtoms, but they really don't have time to be sick so they are pressing through. Pray for healing for them as they bring healing to others.

In His service for His glory,

Pastor Michael