Church Building in Lodwar

During the visit to Lodwar earlier this year it was possible to join Pastor Michael as he celebrated eucharist in the shade of the acacia tree where one of his churches congregate every Sunday to worship.

To a Western mind this was a wonderful experience; to join with strong heartfelt praise under a hot clear blue African sky, surrounded by dry sand, in the midst of joyful voices and yet stillness; so much beauty.

The words sung could not be understood by the mind, but most clearly by the spirit.

However, what to do if the tree should wither and no longer provide essential shade? Or if someone should chop it down for much needed timber? Or if it should rain? This is something 

which it can do very suddenly and heavily, these days, even in African deserts!

The owner of the land, a member of the congregation, had agreed that a church could be built on his land if the materials could be purchased; funds have been provided by us to allow this process to be started, but more is required to complete the work.

It is hoped that church membership will increase through the Recovery program revealing God’s word to those who wish to be healed (John 5:6).

Speaking of which…

…Baptisms!

As a result of the “spiritual awakening” which occurs through following the 12 Step program, there have been baptisms not just by Pastor Johnstone and his son Michael in

Kenya, but also in Uganda, made possible through the tireless energy of Pastor Stephen in Mayenze and all the surrounding communities which he visits.

Those who chose to be baptised are true Recoverers; they are Overcomers, and “more than conquerers”! (Romans 8:37). May their lives and those of their families be blessed; and may they encourage others to make the choice to turn from their fantasies and their chemicals, and instead to live their lives to the full, to the praise of the glory of His Name!