Generosity

This morning began a little later - it was very nice to sleep in. We woke to have our traditional Kenyan coffee and a great breakfast. Afterwards, we walked to church. The 30 minute walk was beautiful - a great way to start our Sunday together. Someone asked if I was ready to start walking to church back home - NO WAY. North Valley Road is a little too risky for me. The roads here are actually better for walking on than driving on.

We were pleasantly surprised to see the church pews we'd completed full by the end of the service. The worship was full of singing, prayers, introductions and preaching from our friend and host, Jeff Stanfield. His sermon was a personal challenge and inspiring. He challenged us to consider our own generosity. (And we aren't only talking about finances...)

We are to give out of what we have, regardless of the circumstances. We are to give with a generous heart - to honor God. When we all give out of what we have, it adds up to be so much. Too often,we think we have little to offer, so we give nothing at all. Many people came forward in church this morning to proclaim to their friends and family they would like to live a more generous life.

After church we were invited to Justine's home for lunch. She cooked a meal over an open fire for about 30 people today. We had rice, beans, ugali, chipati and greens. Another tasty Kenyan meal. Our time was rich with singing, eating, prayers and sharing followed by tea in the afternoon.

We have been thanked over and over for coming to Chebunge Village. The odd thing, I feel like what is needed here has little to do with anything physical. What is needed here is far more difficult to provide. Chebunge Village is plagued with unfaithfulness, widows and "orphaned" families. I feel so inadequate as I think about these needs. However, I choose to give out of what I have - with a generous heart and pray God would use me as a vessel of encouragement and hope. Pray with us.

Much love, Nancy