Easter in Samburu : Samburu of Kenya

Easter in Samburu

Posted on April 17, 2009 - Filed Under General News | Leave a Comment

EASTER CELEBRATION
“Tobolo mlango, Papa, panying shumata inoo.” We gathered for worship
this morning at the Good Samaritan Home for the Aged. Several different
Baptist churches sang praises, but as one group sang the lines “Open the
door, Father, I’m entering Heaven”, the joy began to spread. The politician
who invited us was moved to dance and sing. It began a wonderful celebration
of praising our Lord and remembering the promise we have on this
Resurrection Sunday. Everyone joined in. In traditional style, several
people met each other face to face and shook hands as they sang. I don’t
confess to understand all of it, but it was genuine rejoicing and praise.
We met councilor Fred during March, just after the food distribution in
town. He told about his work helping the elderly and invited us to visit.
Out of the profits from 2 businesses he owns, he feeds over 100 elderly men
and women every day. He provides housing for some and has plans to obtain
more rooms. He has visions of starting a residential home/rehabilitation
center for street boys. He tries to help some of the drunkards stop drinking
and has had some success in this area, as well. It is encouraging for us to
meet someone who is trying to do good things to help people. It is
especially encouraging to find a politician whose life is an example to
others. He and his wife are both believers.
We also received news today that a church we thought was “gone” is still
in existence and that they are reaching out to others and have begun new
“preaching points.”
Also in attendance was a councilman from the area of Baragoi, to the
north of us. He was also rejoicing and very nearly preaching when it came
his time to greet everyone. If Maralal is remote, Baragoi is definitely out
there. Perhaps he may be the connection we need to help get work started in
that area. Councilor Fred says even he would be willing to go there and help
preach if we needed him!
All in all, it was a day of great blessing for us. Joseph said it was
the most fun he’d ever had.