Redemptive Truth

The roof of Daraja House, where our team stayed

We arrived at Daraja House resort at 1:30am from the airport in Nairobi, after stopping for pizza at Pizza Inn where they had Fanta black current flavored. Upon arriving at the Daraja house we met and prayed with Pastor Isaac and his wife Ester. By the time we finished and unpacked it was 3:30 am!! 

Morning came early with the crow of a rooster by 6:30am. We took a leisurely walk through the town of Kijabe where we encountered a man in need of prayer. John prayed Psalm 23 over this gentleman. 

Shops in Kijabe

More shops in Kijabe

We then toured toured Rift Valley Academy and were all impressed by the school. It is a secure community of missionaries living in Kijabe and offers a nurturing environment and an excellent education for their children. 

Rift Valley Academy

Rift Valley Academy

Rift Valley Academy

Rift Valley Academy

As it happens, the cornerstone of the school's Kiambogo building was laid by Theodore Roosevelt in 1909 on one of his many safaris in the area.

Capstone placed by President Theodore Roosevelt

After lunch we drove to Maai Mahiu to visit Pastor Joseph at Rift Valley Fellowship. Joseph ministers to the street boys. It was precious to hear him talk about how much he cares for them. 

After he spoke with us for a while, Joseph took us past the area of town where truckers line up to buy prostitutes along HIV highway. He wanted us to meet some of the street boys. They were outside of the pornographic movie houses where young boys are known to visit. 

This area of the city is filthy with trash and full of sin and depravity. Words cannot express what we saw there. As we walked we noticed a man sitting in the middle of the dirt street, paralyzed and he appeared to have a mental disability, as well. The men on our team went over and prayed for him. The women and Ryan stayed close but prayed right there and asked for The Lord to redeem these people and this land. We all left feeling a little overwhelmed and helpless.

Next, we visited Naomi's Village, an orphanage in Maai Mahiu. The children were so welcoming and full of joy. It was evident these children are deeply loved and cared for, they are the future hope for this town. They beckoned us to play with them and loved to show their hula- hoop skills. Michael and Ryan were able to meet their sponsored children. It was our delight to spend the afternoon loving on these children.

Naomi's Village Orphanage

We begin training at RVF tomorrow and we eagerly await what The Lord has in store.