We have updated news about the church. Apparently over 200 people were seeking refuge there when the mob set it on fire. Many managed to flee but around 50 people, mostly women and children were killed. The pastor of the church, one of our very own AG pastor, is alive but injured. He couldn't be admitted to the Eldoret Hospital as it was full. The General Superintendent is finding a way to airlift him to Nairobi for treatment.
We have heard from others too, that many Luos are hiding Kikuyus in their home, keeping them safe from the mob - this is probably something you won't hear from the news station! These are the unsung heroes in our chaotic nation. Majority of the people in this nation are peaceful Kenyans, The four major towns that are affected are Kisumu, Eldoret, Kakamega and Rift Valley.
Yesterday, things were quite normal in our side of town. Tony ventured out in the morning and chcekced out a nearby supermarket which was opened and well stocked. He immediately went in to get more food supply - I was also running low in coffee - which is a major concern if you know me :-) Tony is making sure that he doesn't have to be housebound with me when I am caffein deprived! Smart man! Who knows what I will do....
We are very concerned about the rally that the opposition has planned for tomorrow. The goverment has banned it but the opposition is not listenning. Please pray that the Prince of Peace will show Himself strong in this nation. We know many people are praying.
Also please pray our friends who are coming from Canada to Nairobi. This morning we have a group arriving. The road from the airport to where we are is not a good routee right now as you have to drive either through the city centre or through a slum area. Over the next week, we have one arrival from South Africa , a studen I am mentoring and two other groups from Canada- these are proffessors arriving to teach here. Please pray for their safe arrival.
Our students who need to cross the Ugandan border (most of our Congolese students) are unable to return as the border are closed since the Kikuyus are fleeing to Uganda. One couple, Bethuel and Noella is in such situation but their kids are here with us on campus.
Our street children home is fine but running low in food. We rarely stock up on food because of lack of finance but we are now having to do so. Most of the shops in that area are closed and do not have supplies are no goods are being transported. I have asked the director to come to our house to get some money so she can buy more food here since our stalls are opened. SHe will try today to see if she can get over here. Prices have also increased dramatically.
In short, this situation cannot continue. Everyone is suffering. I may have to ask Tony to brave the streets again and withdraw more cash, most machines no longer has cash since banks have been closed over 10 days now.
Continue to pray for this nation. We know that beyond the election and the ethnic clashes, this is a spiritual warfare. God has used Kenya to bring the gospel to so many war torn nations in our region. Please join us in prayers to arrest this spirit of murder and hate and that the Prince of Peace will reign in the hearts of the people.
Shalom.
We have heard from others too, that many Luos are hiding Kikuyus in their home, keeping them safe from the mob - this is probably something you won't hear from the news station! These are the unsung heroes in our chaotic nation. Majority of the people in this nation are peaceful Kenyans, The four major towns that are affected are Kisumu, Eldoret, Kakamega and Rift Valley.
Yesterday, things were quite normal in our side of town. Tony ventured out in the morning and chcekced out a nearby supermarket which was opened and well stocked. He immediately went in to get more food supply - I was also running low in coffee - which is a major concern if you know me :-) Tony is making sure that he doesn't have to be housebound with me when I am caffein deprived! Smart man! Who knows what I will do....
We are very concerned about the rally that the opposition has planned for tomorrow. The goverment has banned it but the opposition is not listenning. Please pray that the Prince of Peace will show Himself strong in this nation. We know many people are praying.
Also please pray our friends who are coming from Canada to Nairobi. This morning we have a group arriving. The road from the airport to where we are is not a good routee right now as you have to drive either through the city centre or through a slum area. Over the next week, we have one arrival from South Africa , a studen I am mentoring and two other groups from Canada- these are proffessors arriving to teach here. Please pray for their safe arrival.
Our students who need to cross the Ugandan border (most of our Congolese students) are unable to return as the border are closed since the Kikuyus are fleeing to Uganda. One couple, Bethuel and Noella is in such situation but their kids are here with us on campus.
Our street children home is fine but running low in food. We rarely stock up on food because of lack of finance but we are now having to do so. Most of the shops in that area are closed and do not have supplies are no goods are being transported. I have asked the director to come to our house to get some money so she can buy more food here since our stalls are opened. SHe will try today to see if she can get over here. Prices have also increased dramatically.
In short, this situation cannot continue. Everyone is suffering. I may have to ask Tony to brave the streets again and withdraw more cash, most machines no longer has cash since banks have been closed over 10 days now.
Continue to pray for this nation. We know that beyond the election and the ethnic clashes, this is a spiritual warfare. God has used Kenya to bring the gospel to so many war torn nations in our region. Please join us in prayers to arrest this spirit of murder and hate and that the Prince of Peace will reign in the hearts of the people.
Shalom.
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