Deaconesses Galore!

Today we visited Dago, the ELCK project started by Dcs. Ruth, Dcs. Lorna’s sister. Dago is a place where HIV women and children gather together for fellowship, support and worship. The deaconesses across Kenya gather there each Tuesday for worship, Bible Study and encouragement. I had the opportunity to lead a Bible Study with my deaconess sisters and encourage them in their ministry. It was like heaven on earth being with them! They shared how difficult it is to minister to a child who has lost both parents and is asking you to take them in when they already have several orphans they are looking after. Their hearts were breaking for these children. They also shared that it is the African tradition to bring a small gift when you visit someone, and they have so little that they are giving away food they need themselves.

There was a large celebration for us when we arrived. The women greeted us with song and three government officials were there to greet us and thank us for what we are doing to help the Dago Community. It was very encouraging to see the government officials acknowledging the astonishing change in the death rates, thanks to the efforts of the Dago project and the deaconesses. They then proceeded to share their gratitude for our support. They put forth many concerns and requests for our assistance. One trip to Home Depot would do it! What we take for granted, they do without.

There are so many needs here and the team wants to fix everything! We are beginning to realize, however, that it would be impossible. We will come home, put our heads together, seek the Lord’s guidance, and come up with a plan. There is a reason God has us here! We need your prayers for guidance and wisdom as we assess these needs.

May the Lord be with you all! He is definitely here in Kenya! All our brothers and sisters in Kenya send you warm greetings and much love! Thank you for all your donations, they are being used in amazing ways.