We awoke to a beautiful morning at Lois’ home today, with a lot of fellowship, and some much needed rest. Pastor Chris went to the Bible College to conduct a directed discussion group with the Board of K.E.M. The rest of the team spent some time in devotions, and harvested maize in the backyard. A special thanks to Nathan, one of Lois’ sons, who loves the Lord deeply with his servant’s heart and gentle spirit. He has lived here with Lois for ten years, and is getting married in two weeks. It has been wonderful to see the bond and friendship between him and Lois.

Later in the day, we met up with Pastor Chris at the Bible College, where we were warmly greeted by the staff. For many of us, it was the first time meeting the entire Board and seeing the campus. It is beautiful and lush, with approximately 5 acres of land. We thank God for the weather we had today, that made the day even better. While at the Bible College, we participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new community center. Located with easy access from the surrounding neighborhood, it will enable the Bible College to help the residents of Kangundo to hold meetings and celebrate significant events. Later, we took a tour of the lovely campus. During this time, we were introduced to our designated areas for serving in the upcoming VBS.

We also spent some time in Fitz’s office, where he shared encouraging updates on the Lord’s work over the years in his ministry to students. Fitz has been a vice moderator at the college for many years, and what a joy it was to hear of the Lord’s work. 

In the afternoon, we set up tents for Lois’ 30th anniversary celebration. Thankfully, these will also be used for tomorrow’s VBS ministry. This anniversary, next Sunday, is to honor Lois’ 30 years of being here in Kenya dedicated to K.E.M. Ministries. Initially, these large tents were a bit of a challenge, but with a little patience and a lot of teamwork, they were raised and ready to go. Everyone took part in getting them set up. 

Please continue to pray for the following:

• For the hearts and minds of the children who will attend VBS tomorrow.
• For our final VBS preparations of supplies and lessons.
• For our luggage: we praise God that some of the bags arrived last night. However, we are still missing some bags containing VBS supplies, along with personal bags, so we deeply appreciate the prayers. A portion of the team will endure another long drive to and from the airport in the middle of the night. Pray for soft hearted airport employees and a smooth acquisition of the remaining bags.
• That we may help in every way possible in the preparations for the 30th anniversary celebration.
• For Pastor Chris as he continues leading directed discussions with the Board at the College, that they would cover exactly what would be most helpful.  
• That each of us would remain “Flexible, Adaptable, and Teachable”.
• For everyone’s health and physical endurance.

We shared a special time of worship and prayer as a group tonight at Lois’ home, after preparing and improvising for VBS with the materials that we do have. We pray the rest of the bags arrive tonight, but mostly that God will be praised through all of this. He is for us and with us, and we are feeling the strength of your prayers, so thank you, friends. We are so honored to be here, and we give Him all the glory!