I got to spend some time with him in Kenya. He's an extraordinarily practical fellow; not a lot of tolerance for religiosity. He encourages folks to live the larger life of caring for one another and making a way forward together.
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| A community kitchen cooking cornmeal for school kids, part of an assistance project Samuel and friends manage. |
From Samuel recently, " The Sunday
service was great especial when you practice what you preach. Two young
girls 10 & 13 years old walked for over an hour to reach us. After the service
they came jp front for prayers. They begun weeping crying. I cooled them
and asked what was the problem. They said their father was killed. The
mother divorced when they were little babies; got married to another
man. They stayed with their father's family but
because of poverty these girls were chased away. They tried to go to their
mother; they found out the mother mind went berserk and mad. The
family rejected and refused to accept them. Coming to our church was their
last solution. The tears and the story were touching. We gave; we sowed
the seeds of love and kindness. We trust we will be able to locate an
orphanage to take them this week."
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| Bishop Samuel and friends delivering water during a recent drought. |
Then, "I am glad that God our father makes a way where there is no way. The two girls will be taken by Barnabas Children Centre, Utange."
Samuel tells us later, "They say they were denied food, mistreated, and forced to drop from school Am glad we are there to help."
So here's an opportunity to help, to make a difference that will last a lifetime. If you want to help Samuel in his work or perhaps provide support for the two girls, drop me a note.
You can go see for yourself, too.
