It's 6:30 in the evening here at Mabanga and we are having a thunder and lightening storm that lights up the sky with awesome clarity. It's been going on for about two hours and it began near the end of one of our afternoon Bible Training sessions. Since all the buildings here at the center have tin roofs – the sound of the rain pelting the roof is absolutely deafening – so we cut our session short and the students are studying while we wait for dinner.

Pastor Joseph Lemeta                                                 Pastor's Conference

Pastor Moses Biketi

We finished our course for this year on how to read and interpret the Bible and began our sessions on the Doctrine of God last night (Tuesday), continuing today and finishing up tomorrow (Thursday). I have had many conversations with the students – mostly pastors and some lay leaders – and they all expressed great thankfulness for the opportunity to learn more about God. They send their greetings and thanks to Summit Christian Fellowship, Evangelical Reformed Church in Tacoma, and to API USA for the blessing they have been enjoying.

Friday morning I will be traveling back to Limuru to join my wife and Vicki Bartels who will both be flying back to the U.S. on Saturday. Sunday I will be traveling to Kitui, a city east of Nairobi to meet with a pastor there who came a spoke for one session to our pastors on entrepenurial initiatives, and then flying back to the U.S. on Tuesday.

Mama Kim and a very cute baby

God has been good to us all throughout this trip and we thank Him for His faithfulness. We have all sensed the power of God through the prayers of the many who are praying for us – keep it up! For all of you who have in some way contributed and participated in this mission, please know that your support has not been in vain, but the gospel has been extended through your generosity and support.

Here are a few snapshots of the people and places here.

Telephone pole replacement crew                            Road crew on the way to Kisumu

How many can you count in this taxi?

I'm pretty sure you learn to drive cars here - not donkeys

Girl with a basket                                                       Everyone loves roasted corn!