Sharing the loaves and fish

Yesterday, refugees from western Kenya continued to pour into the city: The Karura Community Church is now caring for 157 people who are living in their sanctuary and church grounds. An additional 103 people from Nairobi slums and other affected areas have also moved into the church because they have nowhere else to turn. The congregation is mobilizing to arrange for all the things you need to house, feed, and care for 260 people.

Erica and I are also taking part in planning meetings today with the Sharing Way (the relief and development arm of Canadian Baptist Ministries) and our two national partner churches, the Africa Brotherhood Church (ABC) and the African Christian Church and Schools(ACC&S). Churches throughout Kenya are taking a proactive role in bringing healing and restoration. In many cases the people giving the help are sharing out of their own poverty. And yet, people are being fed and the homeless are being cared for.

We want to thank you all for your concern for Kenya and for your prayers. A BIG hello to Adam Hayward's middle school Social Study Classes in the Miramichi, New Brunswick. We are thrilled over your interest in our family and the people and cultures of Kenya. If you have any questions for us, please feel free to post them on the blog and we would love to try and answer them.