Church in Kenya

This shall be "a house of prayer for ALL nations." Isaiah 46:7

I must admit that this Sunday's worship service was much different and easier for me to worship the Lord. I guess the distractions during last week's service, coupled with the home-sickness made it difficult to really focus and present myself in worship. This week we attended Kerugoya P.E.F.A church. It had concrete floors and the sound system was not blarring. Even though the language was still Swahili or Kikuya ( not sure), there was reference and an earnest desire to bring an offering of praise before God. I have learned that Kenyans are constant in their praising of the Father. They understand His faithfulness to provide because there is by no means enough food in their country to feed them all. It's been a lesson to learn. I don't know that I am there yet. I have also learned that many Kenyans do not plan ahead. At the orphanage, I am trying to teach them to eat smaller portions. Right now they have food because the community has supported very graciously. I pray this continues but what if it doesn't. Is is bad to learn to eat smaller portions so that food last longer. I fear that some of the children overeat when they do eat. I don't know if it's fear that they don't know when they will eat again or if it's just culture. I feel I will "see clearly" in due time. There are so many things that are culturally different. I spend a lot of time trying to explain certain illnesses and dealing with misconceptions about health. I must constantly remember that change is slow and I am not in America anymore. I am trying now to find the balance between change that needs to occur because of health and things that can be left alone because it's just life in Kenya. Oh, that God will grant wisdom in loving and teaching. I hope the super bowl turned out in favor of everyone's desired team. Although, I know already some are not pleased! Try explaing the super bowl to Kenyans... it's a difficult task.