There are about 70 people attending the CR seminar here in Mombasa (actually Likoni) near the Mombasa port. We were expecting 50 participants and have over 70 and they are so excited to be here that some even have to stay off site and pay extra for accommodations. Bishops, senior pastors, pastors and church leaders are here from Nairobi, Lamu and even Tanzania.
The seminar started on Monday and they were skeptical but open and now are catching the vision of how CR can help and work in their churches. Today was the day that they "got it". It is exciting to watch it unfold. At times we lost focus of what God is doing and had doubts, He just needed to remind us who's in charge. We are just the Muppets, He is the Muppeteer. We just have to show up.
They are enjoying the teachings about CR and how to run the meetings and really liking participating in Step Study groups. They love hearing our testimonies. They have a whole new level of respect for the "youth couple" of Mike and Kelly.
We found out that the CR Africa materials are in the nearby port but have not been released yet. It's hard knowing that we can practically see where they are but can't get our hands on them yet. All in God's timing.
We are all continuing to do well and are healthy. Please pray for our last day of training tomorrow (Thursday) as they learn how to take this ministry back to their churches and train their leaders. Pray for the pastors as they plan to work together to help each other as they start CR in thier respective churches.
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Yaay! Glad to hear the Muppeteer is at work!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful and great to hear how things are going. It's a warm feeling knowing that during these challenging times a special group of people have chosen to put their fears aside and place their complete faith in God. Some of you even face financial uncertainty back home, yet you still chose to be conduits of God's perfect love in Africa. Perhaps some of you can share with us how your faith gave you the strength to say yes to God. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteDavid R.
Over 70 in attendance - PTL! Thank you for being His Muppets, trusting in His timing and His grace. Remember you are the clay; He is the potter. May your final day of training go well!
ReplyDeleteThank you for "showing up". I love hearing the way the Muppeteer works in you. He has good plans in store.....still!
ReplyDeleteIt was I, the Lord, who decided this long ago. Long ago I planned what I am now causing to happen. (2Kin19/25)
We are all praying for you
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