AFRICA TRIP, Day 19

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

It was an amazing “last official day” of work here!

Praises:

• Most of the men on the team stayed back and continued the ongoing, daunting task of construction on Tumaini. Today it was mixing cement and pouring it. Dave accidently fell into one of our large (6 foot deep) holes, but thankfully, he was not injured.
• The medical team completed our last successful medical clinic of the trip. But the work continues, as it will be staffed by locals long after we have left. They are open every Wednesday to serve the Massai at Engikaret. We saw 137 patients today, and treated them for various illnesses, like pneumonias, skin infections and intestinal bugs.
• Our prayer team, which partners with the medical team, prayed for every patient. Over 20 Massai men and women came to believe in Jesus and be saved today. Alleluia!
• Being able to hear Bariki’s testimony, of how he grew up Massai. One day (as a young boy), ran hard and far to find a church, where he was saved. As a result of him becoming a Christian, he decided not to follow certain practices in Massai tradition. His family tried to make him eat dung and kill him, but he explained that he was not afraid of them because he knew that God would protect him. His dad decided not to kill him, and instead, told him that he could be free to share about his faith all he wanted. Wow!

Lifting up:

• Those who are sore and tired from working construction (me! ha ha!).
• The continued fruitful work at the Engikaret clinic and school. For renewed strength of the staff who remain.
• The young girl we sent to the hospital with a probable appendicitis.