In Kabchai village, outside of Chebukwe Town, where witchcraft is still prevalent, Pastor Daniel and the mission team bring the Word of God to the villagers

 

 

In the village of Chebukwe, the two teenage members of the recent mission trip were so saddened that the children's clothes were tattered, torn and falling apart, convinced us to drive hours to an open market in another village and buy clothes in bulk for the children.  Because of their hearts, we were able to clothe about 125 children with a new used set of clothes.  Here Pastor Daniel negotiates a price for the bulk clothes.

 

 Medical Supply Distribution

 

With the help and support of North Hawaii Community Hospital, we were able to distribute over the counter medications such as triple antibiotic ointment, childrens Tylenol and eye drops to many isolated community churches and schools. 

 

 

In isolated areas like West Pokot in the Rift Valley, food and water is scarce due to the inhospitable conditions of the land.  Here, Angie and Roy distribute food, medicine and the Word of God.  Women and children in this area may have to walk up to 16 miles a day just to get water and are limited to what they can carry which may last them for 2 days.

 

On a mission trip, even transportation can be an adventure.  Here's Elaine at the local "boda boda" (bicycle taxi) stand.

TFHM Education Center School Manager Martin Simiyu (far left) and Headmaster Dominic Telewa (with cap) prime the well pump to start the stream of precious, life-giving water.

TFHM Education Center Headmaster Dominic pumps as School Manager Martin receives the first fruits of clean and refreshing water.  This water pump will be used for the school and also as a way to supplement the Feeding Program but selling water to the community.

It's all "Thumbs Up" for TFHM Education Center School's Manager Martin Simiyu (left) and Headmaster Dominic Telewa (right).

 

On a day that Angie was to preach on the church's role in doing their part in the community, two children showed up at the church.  They were dirty, hungry and in tattered clothes.  Angie was heartbroken to see the kids in this condition but she also saw an opportunity for a practical lesson.  She had the women bathe, feed and clothe the two children.  A simple lesson that spoke volumes for the members of the church.  This was especially true when the children's mother saw what  happened to her kids and gave her life to the Lord, "on the spot."  The mother of the two children said that she had been to many other churches seeking help but this was the first church to really help. 

 

 

Another ministry was donating simple health products such as toothbrushes, antibiotic ointment, children's Tylenol and eye ointment to villagers and churches where immediate medical aid is unavailable.  We were wonderfully blessed by a donation from North Hawaii Community Hospital in Kamuela, Hawaii.  Their donation allowed us to bring medical aid to so many that could not afford the minimum of health care.

 

 

Pastor James Barasa's Church was one of the many churches that we visited during our mission trip.  Everywhere we went, the people were warm and welcoming.  Church services may last several hours but everyone went away inspired by the Word of God.  In a land that many have so little, "faith" is what keeps them going.  As Brittany (teen member) said in a newspaper interview upon returning home, "the people were so different which is something I didn't expect.  Most are high on life and have no reason to be."  From her experience in Kenya, Brittany would go on to say that we have so much and nothing to complain about when half-way around the world, there are people that only have faith to get them through each day. 

 

 

Angie prays for a child that has hydrophalus (water in the brain).  This child cannot sit, stand or feed herself and is totally dependent on her parents.  Her younger brother was diagnosed with the same condition and was able to be treated.  The children's father is a hawker (street vendor) and makes just enough daily to feed his family meager rations to stay alive.  Gift bags which included flour, sugar, salt, soap, oil, matches, medicines and other necessities were distributed to the village of Teso (which means "torment") where this family lives.

In October of 2009, funds were received to begin the digging of a well.  The water from the well would be used mainly for TFHM Education Center, future orphanage and Mission Center.

The beginnings of the water wellon TFHM land for the school as we as a source of revenue.

A slow and tedious process. 

 

Calverts are placed inside of the well to prevent the walls from collapsing.

The finishing touches are made to the well.  Doesn't look like much but it goes down about 90 feet.  On top of this hole goes a concrete slab and a lockable hand pump to bring up the water.

Helloooooooo down there!