Mission Naivasha, Kenya - 2011

We praise God for another blessed time of ministry in Africa. In June, 2011 we went to Naivasha, Kenya where we held a conference for church leaders, ministered in outdoor evangelistic meetings, and established yet another Spirit of Grace School of Ministry.

We learned that Naivasha has been the scene of much violence and even within a couple of years ago there were missionaries killed there. During the inter-tribal war of 2007 it was one of the bloodiest regions of Kenya. Men ambushed cars along the road and slaughtered anyone who happened to be from the wrong tribe. Sometimes local men were killed, and their heads cut off and given to their wives. Churches were burned to the ground, sometimes while they were filled with people. The churches have been troubled by all this unrest and their has been little unity. It seems as though in their desperation to survive, the believers and churches of Naivasha have had little desire to work together.

 As a result of these many problems Naivasha is one of the most under-evangelized areas in all of Kenya. It has been many years since there was a crusade there, such as we did, attempting to unite pastors of all the various congregations. Very few westerners come here, and even native Kenyan evangelists avoid the area. Not all pastors were willing to get on board but it was such a blessing for those who did. We rarely have had any more anointed meetings. The Holy Spirit was clearly eager to bring healing and blessing to this troubled community. By sheer numbers our meetings here would not be as impressive as other meetings where we saw many thousands each night at the crusades, but considering the grace that was poured out, and the tremendous appreciation by the pastors we couldn't help but rejoice. May the fires of revival burn brighter and brighter in this much troubled city of Naivasha.

 Benedicta and I were blessed with good health and a joyous time of ministry. Preaching and teaching were easy and pleasant in the Holy Spirit atmosphere that we enjoyed. We were able to leave behind the core curriculum for a Spirit of Grace School of Ministry, providing the believers with a laptop, 400 audio teachings by some of the best Bible teachers in the world, 50 mp3 players, external speakers, and a library of classic Christian books. Those who are eager to study the word of God and become equipped for ministry are going to have their chance! Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!

One of our team members stayed behind after the meetings were over to talk to people and record testimonies of some of the great things our Lord did during these meetings. Below are some of the wonderful things he recorded:

--- "A Bishop was opposed to the meetings and he told other pastors not to attend. After someone told him the first day what the meeting were like, he couldn't believe it. He came to see for himself so he could criticize what was happening. He left in tears, saying, "Surely the presence of God is with these meetings." He has confessed his evil motive and he is now encouraging other pastors to come together and pray for Naivasha."

 --- "On Sunday, Pastor Michael's church received 21 converts, PAG –  30 converts, Vineyard – 12 converts, Assemblies of God – 15 converts, Baptist Mission – 19 converts, Light of the World – 9 converts, Truth Ministries - 8 converts, Jesus Celebration Church – 5 converts... Nearly every church that participated was rewarded with souls and they testify of lively services. In some churches they have not seen a new believer for over three years. It was celebration Sunday."

 --- "The area chief testified saying, for the past one week, there has not been any case of crime reported in this area. This is where criminals live, every day there are cases of crime, rape, and reports of violence. The chief believes the criminals may have become Christians."

Pamela Mulati - "was paralyzed and could not work with her hands for more than two years, after prayer she as completely healed and she is back to her business of making table clothes. As you see, she is working, she could not do what she is doing."

 

 

Beatrice Kalisto - "Had stomach complications for there years, but she says the doctors say, they cant find any sign of that. She looks like she has never had such disease."

 

 

 

Elizabeth Njeri  - "Her baby had been diagnosed with Asthma, he was taken to doctors and the baby got worse, after prayers on Saturday night, some changes were felt then come Tuesday this lady decided to visit the doctor and confirm the condition of the baby, his breathing was normal, they say it is like he has never had asthma."

 

Patricia Njeri - "Was paralyzed on one side, after prayers she felt hot and lost balance and couldn't walk home that night, it looked like things had gotten worse for her. The following morning on Monday, she regained strength and come Wednesday she felt again fire go through her entire body.. On Thursday morning she was totally healed."

 

 

Paul Lukusia - "One of his ears was deaf, he could not hear a thing, after prayer, he says nothing happened but on Tuesday the ear starting itching, and when he coughed the ear opened and he can hear very well."

 

Kipchumba Samuel - "His wife had left home for a year, he came for prayer and when you said believe on the Lord Jesus, he believed that his wife would come back, on Saturday morning she was back and she said that she had a voice telling her to come back home at the same time you were praying."