RAIN, RAIN, RAIN @ 04 Dec 2011

I stand at awe with God. In August and September, many were starving in Turkana because there was no rain. No rain meant no grass. No grass meant dying animals and starving people. We had 2 weeks of rain the first of November. I thought that was it. Then the rain began again and has continued for 5 days now. I drove out to church today and had to stop and take in just what God has done. The rolling hills between Lodwar and Kerio are covered with knee high green grass. Water is puddled everywhere. The animals are fat and producing more milk than the folks can drink. I loved watching 2 camels which were close to the road trot off and their bodies just shook from all the fat...kind of like what I would look like if I were to break into a trot! All these blessings are enjoyed by everyone. However, the rain has brought much sickness. Pastor Moses' mother was near death with malaria and thyphoid. I helped them come to Lodwar for treatment. She was well enough today to travel with us and went home. I was supposed to go to Nangolipus yesterday to teach and show the Jesus film, spent the night, and worship with them today. However, there is a large river (which is normally dry) that I have to cross to get to their village. It is so full of water, I could not cross. I locked the truck into four-wheel drive and pushed our way to Nanyangakipi. Lots of water and mud makes for adventurous driving. I love it! Pastor Peter welcomed us (me, Pastor Moses who was travelling with me to his church in Nangolipus, William, and Paul). Please pray for Peter and his church. They have been under much attack from Satan. Peter is weary and discouraged. I taught and Moses preached. After church, Peter came to Lodwar with us because the Upendo class starts again tomorrow in our Bible institute. I pray that this week with the brethren will help, encourage, and recharge Peter. We will be studying through the book of Acts...which is very exciting for those of us who are involved in church planting, like the Apostle Paul. Thank you for reading and for praying for us as we labor for our Lord in Turkana. Much love, Ekiru