Neil and Francis' journey began driving from Nairobi this morning at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning Kenya time (midnight Friday Minnesota time). In Nakuru, a city with an urban population of 570,600, they stopped for lunch. Just after 2:00 p.m. Kenya time (6:00 a.m. Minnesota time), they crossed the equator.
Neil said there is no longer evidence of the flooding along the road they traveled, so we can thank God for clearing their path. All of the fresh growth is beautifully green after the rains. While in Nakuru, they purchased fresh veggies for the conference: potatoes, carrots, green peppers, onions, etc. The pastors are poor, so conference speakers are expected to provide food, and sometimes also help with travel and lodging expenses for attendees.
At 7:00 p.m. Kenya time (11:00 a.m. Minnesota time), they arrived at Martin's church. Although Neil didn't give the name of Martin's city which does not appear on the map, it is about an hour north of Kitale, which you can find near the top of the map, a little left of center. Neil says the location is "out there." They have had electricity for only 5 years. Martin's home for his family with 6 children has dirt floors. He is building a new concrete house.
Martin is a pastor who met Neil at one of Cosmas Solamba's Riverside Ministries conferences last year. He began using our book, "Navigating Life: A Mentoring Toolbox" for his pastoral training school. Martin refers to the book as Christianity 101. Neil and Francis went right into the evening conference session with Neil teaching on the Prodigal Son. They turned in for sleep around 11:00 p.m. Kenya time (3:00 p.m. Minnesota time). Neil was up early. It is chilly. He hopes to get a little more sleep before their day begins.
Prayer Items:
- Good sleep for Neil and Francis. Francis does most of the translation as well as driving.
- For Neil and Francis to be filled with energy for the teaching sessions.
- For both teachers and attendees to be in tune with what the Holy Spirit is saying.
- For prayer times to be Spirit led with miracles of healing, deliverance, and provision.
Thank you for being part of Neil's prayer team. He always mentions that he can tell people are praying, because the presence of God is so evident.
Love,
Ruth