The CR Introduction seminar went really well today. We were expecting 60-80 people but 125 came to hear about this Christ-centered ministry called Celebrate Recovery. About half were from churches and the other half from prisons from all over the Western Provence. There were Protestants, Catholics, 7-Day Adventists and Muslims in attendance. They were all so open and eager to learn more.
We sat with a small group of senior pastors that are part of a pastor fellowship in the area to develop a strategy for when we come back later in the year to do a more in depth training like we did in Nairobi this week. We also met with the prison leadership for similar discussions.
Morris will go visit his family tomorrow who lives nearby then return back to Nairobi while Bishop Moses and I continue the ministry here.
There are 4 prisons in the Kakamega area and we are scheduled to visit all of them tomorrow. Wow, that is a lot of prison time! God is opening so many doors here. After that we will drive to Kitale (about 2 hours) where I will be the next few days.
The next few days I will be visiting existing CR ministries to encourage them and reconnect with many friends and of course my 4 God-children.
Please pray for open hearts during the prison visits tomorrow, both the officials and inmates. Pray that we speak His words during our time there. Pray for safe travels and a good time of fellowship for Morris and his family. Pray for travel mercies for Moses and I as we drive to Kitale. Pray for a great time of fellowship and reunion with friends and my 4 God-children.
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It is a privilege to watch God working in the lives of so many people. Thank you for posting. I am grateful to be a partner in prayer for you.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day encouraging all in the prisons.
Safe travels to Kitale. Enjoy your time there.
125!! and such a diverse group- it is so good to hear the development! God is good - all the time.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time with your kids. I know they'll be so excited to see you. Most likely, it is the best part of the trip, but it is hard to top all that has happened so far.
May the Lord bless you, may His face shine upon you and give you peace!