(note- image of ACAC full-time Gospel Messengers in Kenya, Chuck and Amy Bemm, and their 3 children)
Hello Friends & Family,
What a great day! First – Kenya is THE place to visit in the winter. What a wonderful environment in which to serve: jet blue skies, huge white clouds, constant breeze and mid-70s. It was a really physical day today, so we were appreciative of the environment. We got a late start today and were worried about what needed to be accomplished: trusses had to go up on the school; a TON of painting and hammering; and 14, looooong perlins had to be completed. We not only completed the tasks, but we are right on schedule according to the project manager, Charles. We hope to see the roof finished by Saturday. J
Some highlights from the work site: who knew Rebecca Sparks could hammer like a construction pro?! Actually worked with nails in her mouth. Jessica Turnbull was bent over most of the day painting what seemed like a football field of perlins. Good thing she’s young. ;) Amy Bemm picked up a blow torch and was actually welding huge pieces of metal.
Jessica Turnbull spearheaded vacation bible school for the orphans today. Praise God for planning and preparation as she meshed Scripture and fun. Two more days of VBS amidst lots of eager Kenyan children. Tomorrow, Jessica heads out with Anita Harnish to orphanages in the area as well as Tenwek Hospital to learn more about the needs in the local villages.
Here’s a special story for Children’s Ministry: remember the special Kenya school supplies baggies that included your important $10 contribution for the orphans at Mosop? Here’s the list of items that we purchased today with YOUR $10 CONTRIBUTION for 95 orphans: Vaseline (to keep their skin from cracking from the heat); shoe polish; toothpaste; writing tablet; bowl; cup; spoon; washing soap; laundry soap; pens; pencils; and a large blanket. Imagine! All this for $9.16 per orphan. Thank you for what you have done. Your contribution also helped a small business in nearby Bomet. On Thursday, we’ll begin distributing all these items to the children. (and we’ll look forward to bringing home a letter and photo to YOU from the Mosop orphans.)
Chuck & Amy and their kids are wonderful missions hosts. Special servants, indeed. We are having a wonderful time sharing stories of faith and life. It’s unanimous that we’re spending most of our down-time laughing. Our bellies hurt from all the laughter each night as we reflect on the day. Truly a work hard/play hard missions experience.
Today, during our afternoon chai break, we heard the testimony from a young woman named Agnetta. A beautiful story. We commented tonight on how the Kenyans wear their faith on their sleeve. From their greetings to their thanksgivings, every Kenyan we’ve met consistently features gratitude to God for every element of their life. Even the “littlest” of occurrences credits God for the outcome.
Culturally, we seem to be a fit with the Kenyans: they also love to talk, joke and move quickly into friendships. We’ve had no shortage of observers who – within minutes – become tour guides and then friends. Our conversations are as enlightening as they are enjoyable. From family to faith and marriage to work, they are quick to ask questions and share points of view. It’s refreshing and endearing.
We would appreciate your prayers for rest for the Bemms and the team (we’re getting about 6 hours of sleep and still have some jet lag); for continued productivity and wonderful relationships at the work site (the Kenyan construction crew are a highly respectful, professional crew); and that we bring love and encouragement to the orphans (who are ever-present and always willing to hold our hands, sing a song for us, invite us to play with them, and give us the widest smile you’ve ever seen).
Love, Kenya Missions Team
Chuck & Amy Bemm
Serving at Tenwek Hospital with World Gospel Mission
PO Box 39
Bomet, Kenya 20400
East Africa
Land line: 254-52-22495/22496 Ext. 259
Mobile: 254-734-510708(C)/735-120293(A)
chuckbemm@tenwek.com chuck.bemm@wgm.org
What a great day! First – Kenya is THE place to visit in the winter. What a wonderful environment in which to serve: jet blue skies, huge white clouds, constant breeze and mid-70s. It was a really physical day today, so we were appreciative of the environment. We got a late start today and were worried about what needed to be accomplished: trusses had to go up on the school; a TON of painting and hammering; and 14, looooong perlins had to be completed. We not only completed the tasks, but we are right on schedule according to the project manager, Charles. We hope to see the roof finished by Saturday. J
Some highlights from the work site: who knew Rebecca Sparks could hammer like a construction pro?! Actually worked with nails in her mouth. Jessica Turnbull was bent over most of the day painting what seemed like a football field of perlins. Good thing she’s young. ;) Amy Bemm picked up a blow torch and was actually welding huge pieces of metal.
Jessica Turnbull spearheaded vacation bible school for the orphans today. Praise God for planning and preparation as she meshed Scripture and fun. Two more days of VBS amidst lots of eager Kenyan children. Tomorrow, Jessica heads out with Anita Harnish to orphanages in the area as well as Tenwek Hospital to learn more about the needs in the local villages.
Here’s a special story for Children’s Ministry: remember the special Kenya school supplies baggies that included your important $10 contribution for the orphans at Mosop? Here’s the list of items that we purchased today with YOUR $10 CONTRIBUTION for 95 orphans: Vaseline (to keep their skin from cracking from the heat); shoe polish; toothpaste; writing tablet; bowl; cup; spoon; washing soap; laundry soap; pens; pencils; and a large blanket. Imagine! All this for $9.16 per orphan. Thank you for what you have done. Your contribution also helped a small business in nearby Bomet. On Thursday, we’ll begin distributing all these items to the children. (and we’ll look forward to bringing home a letter and photo to YOU from the Mosop orphans.)
Chuck & Amy and their kids are wonderful missions hosts. Special servants, indeed. We are having a wonderful time sharing stories of faith and life. It’s unanimous that we’re spending most of our down-time laughing. Our bellies hurt from all the laughter each night as we reflect on the day. Truly a work hard/play hard missions experience.
Today, during our afternoon chai break, we heard the testimony from a young woman named Agnetta. A beautiful story. We commented tonight on how the Kenyans wear their faith on their sleeve. From their greetings to their thanksgivings, every Kenyan we’ve met consistently features gratitude to God for every element of their life. Even the “littlest” of occurrences credits God for the outcome.
Culturally, we seem to be a fit with the Kenyans: they also love to talk, joke and move quickly into friendships. We’ve had no shortage of observers who – within minutes – become tour guides and then friends. Our conversations are as enlightening as they are enjoyable. From family to faith and marriage to work, they are quick to ask questions and share points of view. It’s refreshing and endearing.
We would appreciate your prayers for rest for the Bemms and the team (we’re getting about 6 hours of sleep and still have some jet lag); for continued productivity and wonderful relationships at the work site (the Kenyan construction crew are a highly respectful, professional crew); and that we bring love and encouragement to the orphans (who are ever-present and always willing to hold our hands, sing a song for us, invite us to play with them, and give us the widest smile you’ve ever seen).
Love, Kenya Missions Team
Chuck & Amy Bemm
Serving at Tenwek Hospital with World Gospel Mission
PO Box 39
Bomet, Kenya 20400
East Africa
Land line: 254-52-22495/22496 Ext. 259
Mobile: 254-734-510708(C)/735-120293(A)
chuckbemm@tenwek.com chuck.bemm@wgm.org
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