Today was Sunday and like most Kenyans, we went to church. Everyone wore nice presentable clothes and the boys wore suits with ties. We woke up to loud church music at 5am and then after breakfast we went out to Nyamkebe church which was an hour from our hostel. The church was built with branches and tarpaulin but the church members made us feel very welcome. It was interesting to see a different side of religion. We brought sweets for the children and donations of clothes which were difficult to hand out because all the children from the village were there. Afterwards, we went inside a house made of mud. It was very small, dark but homely, whilst in the house; we gave a blessing to the home which means that we were welcome in the house.After the church, we were taken to a big supermarket in Kisumu where we bought some food to take back home and for midnight snacks. All in all it was a good and interesting day. - Clarissa Boath and Eve Cuthbert
A Kenyan Sunday
Today was Sunday and like most Kenyans, we went to church. Everyone wore nice presentable clothes and the boys wore suits with ties. We woke up to loud church music at 5am and then after breakfast we went out to Nyamkebe church which was an hour from our hostel. The church was built with branches and tarpaulin but the church members made us feel very welcome. It was interesting to see a different side of religion. We brought sweets for the children and donations of clothes which were difficult to hand out because all the children from the village were there. Afterwards, we went inside a house made of mud. It was very small, dark but homely, whilst in the house; we gave a blessing to the home which means that we were welcome in the house.
After the church, we were taken to a big supermarket in Kisumu where we bought some food to take back home and for midnight snacks. All in all it was a good and interesting day.
– Clarissa Boath and Eve Cuthbert
What a adventure you guys are having, can you describe the meals you are having, it sounds so different from home, we would love to hear about the different things you are having to encounter., bugs, wildlife, music and culture..
Daryl
Hi,
Hope all well. Just finished reading Mission Matters on Facebook (loving the photos there, thank you)and hope all ok after the thunderstorm and flooding described there? I’m sure it all adds to the adventure though!
Pam
Sounds like the Pastor is having a busy time of it also…what with all that cooking!! The kids will be loving having you guys there it must be an adventure for them!Its great to know that the fundraising etc HAS made a difference. You should all be very proud of yourselves!