At the Church and on the Radio

Picture this .....incredible African rythyms ....colorful Sunday ethnic garb ....some of the most heartfelt praise and worship I've ever experienced.... and you are in the International Vision Center (IVC) the church who sponsored the camp. I was well received and they even liked my jokes about thinking I was about to die in the traffic ...and my attempts at bargaining with the merchants. They were so enthusiastic in the participation and I had a blast sharing our music!

The sermon was given by a woman who primarily ministers to village churches ... She was teasing the congregation about their embassy life style .... and invited everyone to come visit her in the bush. She gave one of the best sermons I've ever heard... She was insightful and incredibly funny ... speaking on the 10 lepers who were healed but only one coming back to thank Jesus. What a blessing she was.

After the second service we headed for the radio station. The interview was a lot of fun and I played some live music as well. The interviewer asked some great questions. I'm sure the 17 people listening were impressed. I did some promo lines for them and it took several takes to get those right.

After that I was dropped off with my new friends Marcia and Kathy for the weekly missionary gathering. It was at the home of a man who works with Wythecliff Bible translators.... they shared the story of how it took 12 years to complete their latest translation of an African tribe's language ... It was amazing. We sang some songs and we did silent night each language represented sang a another verse...German... Danish ... it was so powerful. I was in awe of the work these folks are doing here ...from training teachers to taking in orphans ... what a privilege to experience such humble and exciting servanthood!

Then I met up with Pastor Ken and his wife Stella ... He is the incredible youth Pastor at IVC who was the master of ceremonies ...so to speak ...at the camp this week.....and took He and his wife out for Chinese Food... I wanted to thank them for taking such good care of me. We were able to evaluate the camp and just thank the Lord for the 20 kids who made decisions to follow Jesus!

I head to Nairobi today .... and more adventures...

John