Mobile clinics in 3 different villages run by people from multiple denominations

Here is the team that joined forces to bless communities in Northeastern, Kenya .

Last week a group of people from Pennsylvania and from Nairobi came to the Northeast region of Kenya. They joined with kingdom workers on the ground to bring medical treatment to 3 different villages along the Tana River. All of us love Jesus and He is the reason we came together in unity to help people in need. There were several mission sending agencies represented and believers from lots of different denominations. None of that mattered as we divided up different jobs and responsibilities to run a smooth program seeing between 800-900 people in 4 days. Basic vaccines were given to young children,  including polio, hepatitis b, and measles. Every morning was started by hearing a devotional where scripture was read to nourish our souls and a vulnerable story shared about how God has a personal relationship with each individual. Songs were sung. Crafts were provided. Games were played. God was glorified. 

Nevaeh and Steve ran the triage station on the left. Lucas and Paul are on the right.

On one of the days a vehicle with some South Africans stopped by for a few minutes. We soon realized that we knew the couple from many years ago. They have been very active in bringing support to the missionaries in this area. Over 20 years ago they brought the very first medical mobile clinic to one of the villages we were currently at. Jason was on internship at that time and it was where he discovered how medical care is a great platform to ultimately share the good news of Jesus. The wife of the couple is a nurse and was licensed in Kenya so that it was legal for her to diagnose patients all on her own. I got to tell her that her faithfulness 2 decades ago has allowed the work to continue and I thanked her for this.

Nevaeh and Steve taking one of the farm workers blood pressure.
 

There was one lady that came for treatment for her diabetes because her blood sugar levels were extremely high. A doctor from Nairobi thought that it was shocking that this lady was still alive. One of the Kenyan missionaries offered to have this lady admitted overnight in their hospital where she could be monitored every hour and given the best care. The next morning the lady was much better and reported that not only was she checked on through out the night but also prayed for throughout the night. What a testimony of showing the love of Christ to Muslims.

Jason and a fantastic team dispensing medicine.

Jason told us that people will specifically ask for the "green pills" which they end up giving to their sick goats. While this is thought to be a nice gesture these clinics are for people. Jason also told about one man who had  a STD and was told to collect drugs for his wife so that the sickness wouldn't continue to spread back and forth. This man wanted more drugs so said he had 2 wives. When asked what his second wife's name was- he replied he had forgotten. Jason was astounded by this. How could you possibly forget your wife's name! It was obvious that wife #2 doesn't actually exist. 

Giving medicine through an i.v. pick. We praise God for the available resources to do blood tests urine analysis out in "the bush". This allows for a more accurate diagnosis. 

Grace, my daughters and I sat on a mat and made toilet paper roll frogs, cars and birds. In this photo Righteous is playing connect 4.

Grace exudes tremendous patience making a building with dominoes with this boy.

Righteous hanging out with a fellow third culture kid.

When there was a lull Jason sang worship songs one afternoon. 

Josh ( a Bethany intern) played the guitar at 3 different villages. 

These kids look like they could be on a cover of a band.

In a previous post I wrote about tribal conflict in the village where the farm is located. There hasn't been any more violent acts since the initial fighting but there still has been a layer of tension. We have noticed that one tribe has been "keeping its distance". Last week there was much improvement in this tribe feeling comfortable to come and receive medical treatments. We are delighted by this and care for them deeply. Ramadan has begun and we are praying for God to draw all those who don't follow Jesus to Him. Praying that Jesus will reveal Himself to Muslims while they are fasting and being dedicated in their religion. Would they be sensitive to receive His grace and eyes be open the truth of the gospel.

Samara was in her element all week- getting to hang out with kids all day and not having to do any school.

 

Little one holding bird craft made from toilet paper roll. 

Charis is always ready to hold a baby/child any day, any time.