LELA CHURCH
(level lands)
On October 17, we as a family decided to visit the Lela Congregation. Most of the people attending live in these level lands where the rice fields grow. John and Barb Glick pastor this church which began in Spring of 2009. Many of you remember the beating of Gene Beachy and Ken Miller a number of years ago. This took place in this hostile anti-CBF area of Lela. Now there is a growing church here. Interesting!
In April, 2009, John and Barb Glick left their Lancaster County home serve in Kenya. Most of their 7 sons are either married or on their own. The youngest one is still at home caring for the farm. John has been ordained to the ministry for 35 years and they currently are members at the Pequea Amish Mennonite Church. John and Barb have adapted well to Kisumu and are doing a good job living in with the compound family and serving the people at Lela.
The small church building consisting of poles and a tin roof is located at the home of Pius (center). He and his wife, Pamela, are very active members. Pius is also an Agape supervisor and has a heart for orphans. Besides caring for their own 4 children; they also make a home for approx. 20 orphan children. Some of these are supported by CAM but others he supports personally. Many people love this happy, congenial man with a big heart.
(level lands)
On October 17, we as a family decided to visit the Lela Congregation. Most of the people attending live in these level lands where the rice fields grow. John and Barb Glick pastor this church which began in Spring of 2009. Many of you remember the beating of Gene Beachy and Ken Miller a number of years ago. This took place in this hostile anti-CBF area of Lela. Now there is a growing church here. Interesting!
In April, 2009, John and Barb Glick left their Lancaster County home serve in Kenya. Most of their 7 sons are either married or on their own. The youngest one is still at home caring for the farm. John has been ordained to the ministry for 35 years and they currently are members at the Pequea Amish Mennonite Church. John and Barb have adapted well to Kisumu and are doing a good job living in with the compound family and serving the people at Lela.
The small church building consisting of poles and a tin roof is located at the home of Pius (center). He and his wife, Pamela, are very active members. Pius is also an Agape supervisor and has a heart for orphans. Besides caring for their own 4 children; they also make a home for approx. 20 orphan children. Some of these are supported by CAM but others he supports personally. Many people love this happy, congenial man with a big heart.
This must be the season for the Weaver birds. Surrounding the church structure are a few trees loaded with nests and hundreds of chirping birds. You had to concentrate to hear the message, the birds were so noisy! But when we sang, we just joined them and praised the Lord together.
Peter and Benter Ochieng family walking to their home. The flat lands are subject to flooding in rainy season. Johns often have to walk abit to get to church because deep ruts detain them from arriving with their van.
Lucas Odewa, husband of Monica and father of Millicent (youngest dau) and Thomas Oda(oldest son), has died. He had been sick for a few weeks and finally was admitted to the Russian hospital with a diagnosis of Typhoid and diabetes. Lucas had been intersted in the CBF church eariler but didn't think he could give up his multiple wives. Since he didn't have any church affiliation, his wife asked us to be in charge of the funeral. This took place yesterday.
Mattie Kauffman
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