Sunday, June 24, 2012

If you have been involved in mission giving you owe it to yourself to go.

6-24-12 Sunday, our 11th full day in Kenya. Today we arose early with plans to depart for a return trip to Maasai Corner Ministries on the south coast. We made good time getting to the ferry and crossing the river.  We were able to stop at the Tsunami Garden Cafe for a cup of chai and pastries.  Arriving at Maasai Corner we were able to witness all of the work that had taken place since last Sunday, June 17th.  New gates at the entrance, cross steeple on top of the church, handrails on the steps of the church and clinic and read stain on the plastered walls of the church and clinic.
Pastor Chondo preached his message from Genesis 15 and 17.  Two men stood and read the Holy Scriptures when requested, I was so blessed by the boldness of these brothers.  We were blessed in songs by children’s, teenager’s and adult choirs prior to the message. I didn’t understand the their language(swahili) but did get the message at invitation time.  Afterwards we all formed a line and greeted each other developing a line down the wall, across the room to the other wall until we connected with the first person that formed a circle.  Joining hands we had closing prayer.
Following that we spent time fellowshipping and saying our final good byes, picture taking and etc.  On our way back to Mombasa we stopped for lunch at one of Missionary Chris’ approved safe places to eat.  About 5:30 we stopped at Nakumatt(shopping center) for ice cream and shortly afterwards on to Neptune Beach resort(our residence while here in Mombasa).  Even though we sleep at a resort there hasn’t been to relax on or near the beach.  It’s been go-go daily.  We came to share the Good News, to share time with the children in the classrooms and playground and be a blessing to adult brothers and sisters. 
Let me say we have been so blessed to be born in America and enjoying its wealth. If you have been involved in mission giving you owe it to yourself to go see what God’s workers are doing in a distant land.  This is my third journey and I wish to thank each of you my brothers and sisters.  May God richly bless you!
In His Service,
Cliff Williamson



2 comments:

  1. Cliff, You are an inspiration to all of us. Thanks for your example.

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  2. Thank you for going, working so hard, and loving on those dear people there. I know you have been such a blessing to them. When I see all of the pic's, especially of the precious lil ones, it's so obvious, they love y'all! Praying for your safe return home, and I know God will continue the work in your absence, but I'm sure you will be greatly missed.

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