We breakfasted with the team from Salem and said our goodbyes and good lucks to each other as we packed up our vans and headed our separate ways. We drove across Nairobi to the slum area where our clinic will be held and worshipped with the Pipeline congregation. On the way, we nearly got stuck on a muddy corner, a result of recent rains. While trying to make the corner and avoid the throngs of people, one guy walked by and said "Next time take a helicopter! " We all got a big laugh out of that. The service was overflowing the small structure with maybe 75 adults and about 30 kids. To start a mission on Pentecost is a real treat. The Holy Spirit is in full force and I expect a week full of miracles for large numbers of people. This small church has very committed members. They have been wanting one of our teams to help them grow to the point of needing a new larger location. We have also been praying that we could partner with them somehow. Prayers have been answered and now it's time to do the Lord's work.
After church, the elders of the church had a special surprise for us. A wonderful meal had been prepared and we broke bread together. After lunch, we made our way to the outskirts of the slum to the Ministry of Health building where the actual clinic will take place. We figured out the layout of the clinic while our Nuru friend Geoffrey trained our local evangelists in explaining how the Evangelism Cube, a wonderful visual aid in explaining the Gospel.
We then drove to a Presbyterian compound called Milele where we will be staying this week. It is very nice and the food is good, an important factor when we are working hard during the day.
We have an earlier than usual morning tomorrow since we need to setup the clinic, so I'm going to call it a night. Blessings everybody!
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