My availability to internet access has not been as good as I had hoped, but that’s ok.  I am also realizing that high speed in Kitale is equivalent to my days of 33.6 kps dial up.

After 4 flights and a 7 hour van ride, I finally made it to Kitale last night.  My first night in Nairobi was wonderful as I was met at the airport by Pastor Adams and several students.  We enjoyed a wonderful meal of Indian food which was new for them.    I had the privilege of staying at the Mennonite Guest House and met several missionaries while I was there.  My neighbor was an Aggie.

The van ride to Kitale was painful and interesting.  Painful, because 14 of us were scrunched into a van that is not much bigger than a mini-van.   Interesting, because I got to take in the full beauty of this amazing country.  I was also blessed to see some Zebras and baboons along the way.

I preached my first service last night.  The service started at 9PM and ended around 11PM.  I spoke on John 21.  Three people came forward to make renewed commitments to the Lord.

I went to bed last night around midnight to the wonderful sounds of an African rain.   I woke up this morning and was greeted by monkey’s on the roof of the main building.   I am staying at the Kitale Club.  I also had the privelege of being seranaded by a marching band.  

This afternoon, I am leading the first pastor’s conference.  I will again be preaching this evening.  The first message has given everyone here a great expectation of things to come.

Pastor Adams is waiting for someone to give me a gizzard with my meal, as it is a sign of respect.  He also said the children are glad I’m here, because someone will probably slaughter an animal for a feast in my honor.

I am making a video diary, but will not be able to upload those items in the forseeable future.  May have to wait until I am back at Kenyatta aiport in Nairobi.

Continue to pray for the fires of renewal to sweep this land.