Praising God on Easter Sunday in Samburu Land

Rather than the “bad news” carried in the local press of more and more politicians/government leaders involved in graft, corruption and seeking discord rather than peace, the following FACEBOOK* posting by Sandra Daniels shares lots of praises of how God is at work among the Samburu people. You can find more about the Samburu work and the Daniel family at: www.samburuofkenya.org/blog
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“Tobolo mlango, Papa, panying shumata inoo.” We gathered for worship this morning at the Good Samaritan Home for the Aged. Several different Baptist churches sang praises, but as one group sang the lines “Open the door, Father, I’m entering Heaven”, the joy began to spread. The politician who invited us was moved to dance and sing. It began a wonderful celebration of praising our Lord and remembering the promise we have on this Resurrection Sunday. Everyone joined in. In traditional style, several people met each other face to face and shook hands as they sang. I don’t confess to understand all of it, but it was genuine rejoicing and praise.

We met councilor Fred during March, just after the food distribution in town. He told about his work helping the elderly and invited us to visit. Out of the profits from 2 businesses he owns, he feeds over 100 elderly men and women every day. He provides housing for some and has plans to obtain more rooms. He has visions of starting a residential home/rehabilitation center for street boys. He tries to help some of the drunkards stop drinking and has had some success in this area, as well. It is encouraging for us to meet someone who is trying to do good things to help people. It is especially encouraging to find a politician whose life is an example to others. He and his wife are both believers.

We also received news today that a church we thought was “gone” is still in existence and that they are reaching out to others and have begun new “preaching points.”

Also in attendance was a councilman from the area of Baragoi, to the north of us. He was also rejoicing and very nearly preaching when it came his time to greet everyone. If Maralal is remote, Baragoi is definitely out there. Perhaps he may be the connection we need to help get work started in that area. Councilor Fred says even he would be willing to go there and help preach if we needed him! All in all, it was a day of great blessing for us.
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