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Update..

I must apologise for the lack of posting lately. it wasn't so much that I didn't have time but I was just so distracted by many different things that needed my attention. Before I forget, I want to thank those of you who have written to let me know that you are praying for my mini retreat. However, I didn't get to go, several meetings came up the last minute and I ended being in three meetings on the day that I was supposed to be away! We do have a couple more holidays coming up, so I have not given up planning for yet another one....

Here are some of the pictures I had mentioned of the official dedication of the new church sanctuary of River of God church.

Dancing and jubililation during the worship service. No one dances as well as our african brothers and sisters - they have such a natural rhythm in their bodies, I am so jealous!
The children church gave a great presentation of songs,
This was a proud moment for us when Pas Khaylo invited Tony to the pulpit to give a few words of encouragement as the founding pastor. We are so proud of Pas Khyalo and the ministry team he is leading. The church continues to grow and flourish...God is so good!Kathryn with one of her many babies. This cute boy is Aiden.
This is Rev Peter Njiri, he is the General Superintendent of the Kenya Assemblies of God. He preached and encouraged the church to grow and be missions minded. He also congratulated River of GOd church as the 5th biggest tither in Kenya, where there are almost 3000 churches.I found this picture of Vickie with her best friend, Anastasia from Ukraine. They look so cute together!
This is my great accomplishment! Chinese Roast Pork!!! I am not a good cook and don't really enjoy cooking. One of the challenges I face living in Africa is that I have to cook every meal since eating out is very expensive here- unlike in Malaysia:-)) I also have to bake as the baked goods here are not always tasty and the nice ones are pricey. Anyways, when I was home this time, my sister Sally, cooked us this delicious Roast Pork. She emailed the recipe to me recently and I tried it. It turned out pretty good except that the skin is not quite as crispy- need to tweak that next time....

On a more serious update, the situation at the orphanage has settled quite a bit. The perpertrator is now arrested and the child is receiving the help she needs - treatments and therapy. The child has continue to improve, her infections are under controlled through strong meds and she is less confused and much more calmer. We are all still processing what had happened and is still working on increasing security measures, etc. Thank you for all your prayers for us - we defintely felt the impact of your prayers carrying us.

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