It has pretty much rained part of every day since we arrived in Tenwek. So, work has been steady and slow. It is very unusual to have this type of weather but the rain has been important for planting crops. Yesterday we almost finished the kitchen roof. I have mostly been working with Nathan (a local carpenter) and others on this part of building. Nathan is quiet but very gifted. I consider him one of my Kenya cultural advisors. We almost finished the dorm roof but ran out of roofing sheets and time. For those women who spent a lot of time with the orphans and widows it was a difficult time to say good bye.
The kids have been having a blast with everyone. They like getting their picture taken. Pastor David and Sarah Koech have been gracious hosts at Kenduiwo. Some people have been sick. John Lantz broke his left index finger when a truss fell and hit his hand. It just missed hitting his head! He got a split which looks like a cast and will have surgery when he gets home.
On Sunday I preached a short message from Psalm 121. The words to the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir song kept running through my head. There were probably 400 or so there on a hillside. It is a good thing you told me to bring some potential devotionals to share! We were honored by Pastor David and along with a member of the Kenya parliament. The women received a conga (a fabric covering) and each of the guys received a rungut (club). Today, we are leaving shortly for our safari. This probably will be the last email until I get home.
Jon Martz
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