We boarded a plane for the northern city of Lodwar Monday afternoon and arrived about 2 hours later. Lodwar is in a section of Kenya populated mainly by the Turkana people. They are historically nomadic cattle people. The city of Lodwar is a very dusty outpost that reminds us a little of the old west in the US. It is located near the borders of both Uganda and South Sudan. The scripture for Psalm 1:3 comes alive here.
Psalm 1:3 (NKJV) 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
As we flew toward Lodwar, the view from the plane was one of absolute desolation. Running through the middle of this moonscape is a river. All along the river are trees and vegetation. Along this river sits the city. We need to be like that. We live in a desolate world. Jesus is the river of life that we can put our roots deep into and draw that life so we can give it to the world.
When we arrived we met Pastor George. In his words we found a “brother from another mother.” His heart and vision is very much the same as ours. I preached in his church on Sunday while my wife went to a church pastored by one of his spiritual sons. I believe both churches were strengthened in the Lord. We start our conference with pastors and church leaders from the surrounding area tomorrow morning. (Tuesday) It is hot and very dusty, but the hearts of the people are open and we look forward to a great time in the Lord.
Here are just a few pictures. Internet willing, we will post more later.
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