Nov 16 - Drove deep into Masai land [over 100 miles off main road] for 2 day seminar at Oloitokitok on the border of Kenya and Tanzania. Mt. Kilimanjaro in plain view. Passed hundreds of cattle, sheep and goats herded by Masai tribesman. Saw giraffes, gazelles, ostrich, zebras. Many Masai people in colorful attire along the way. Took us more than 8 hours to get here from Nairobi. The air conditioner did not work on our van so we drove with windows open and ate dirt for hours. On arrival I was so tired and felt really awful. This is the first time I have felt bad on this trip. My head feels strange; I am concerned that I might have another "transient amnesia" attack like last April. I bathed in cold water, went to bed without dinner, and prayed myself to sleep.

Nov 17 - Thank God for a long night's sleep. I bathed again this morning to be sure the red dust from yesterday was out of my hair and beard. We had a great day at St. Barnabas CEC with over 80 clergy and lay leaders present. Taught morning and afternoon. Bishop Njoroge was extremely pleased. He was most kind in praising me for my teaching gift as "exactly what we need in Kenya." He said "please thank the people in America who made possible your coming to teach us these things. They are helping the restoration of the Church in Kenya."

Nov 18 - With more than 120 attending this morning, I continued my teaching. In the afternoon we closed with Eucahrist, the installation of an Archdeacon for this area, and Bishop Njorega laid hands on the priests, strengthening their ordination according to the new CEC pontifical rite. Unknown to me, there had been some bad teaching by a priest who was in a power play to take over the church in this part of the diocese. Holy Spirit led me to teach on the very things that were necessary to counteract what he was doing and correct the problem. Praise the Lord! My interpreter, Archdeacon Muvengei, who has traveled with me throughout Kenya, said God used my "in-depth teaching" to solve many problems and strengthen the Church. I am constantly amazed what Holy Spirit will do.

Nov 19 - Early start this morning back to Nairobi. Mt Kilimanjaro was cloud free but snow topped. Odd to see snow capped peak on the equator. Pleasurable drive thru Amboseli and saw many African wild animals. Arrived at bishop's house for dinner.

Nov 20 - First of two-day Convergence seminar at St Monica's CEC near the bishop's residence. Good representation of clergy and leaders. I am beginning to feel tired from teaching so many hours each day with no relief. I miss Hugh Kaiser's assistance. The people are very receptive and that helps the flow of the Spirit. There have been other Americans who have visited the Church in Kenya, and the future holds opportunity for more to come. My encouragement to those who come is to get away from the capital and go into the districts. Play with the children, no matter how repulsive their noses may look. Accept the hospitality the people have to offer. You can tolerate a cold splash bath; it's not forever! Stay a few days in their homes. They will provide you their best, and you will be blessed many times over. I would not exchange for any conveniences the experience I have had these three weeks in Kenya, living with the people, ministering with the bishops, expecting over each hill to see a huge giraffe or a gazelle, anticipating upon arrival at a church the joyful faces of expectant people so anxious to learn more about Jesus.

Nov 21 - Final day. Eucharist this afternoon and installation of Fr. Jephath Muvengei as Archdeacon for Nairobi diocese.

A NEED: Are there churches with used corporals, purificators, palls, burse and veils that you may be retiring but still usable? Also priests' stoles. None of these churches in Kenya has such. Clergy wear tippets rather than stoles because they can't afford to purchase them. If any one has such items you wish to send me, I will take them when I go back next year.

Nov 22 - Preached at St Andrew's CEC mission at Kajaido, and lunch with the priest and his family along with Bishop and Mrs. Njoroge. Enjoyed the bishop and family this evening with dinner at their home.

Nov 23 - Flight today to Entebbe, UGANDA, and met by Bishop John Oberchek and proceeded to Kampala where my itinerary of teaching begins. Tonight met with the clergy for introductory session. I will have four days with them and evenings open to all. On the surface it appears the church in Uganda is very different from Kenya. I am teaching in English without interpreter; they are using the '79 ECUSA BCP liturgy; and the bishop has his cathedral and other facilities. Dinner tonight with the bishop. I am staying in St. John's guest house.

Nov 24 - Full day of teaching - seven and a half hours plus an hour of prayer ministry following the evening session. It has been an exhausting day. At lunch break worked on bishop's computer and got it back into operation. Did not Sleep good last night. I think some spiritual warfare was going on. Prayed a lot.

Nov 25 - New day; better night. Another full day of teaching. Some more maintenance on bishop's computer and now the secretary can do the word processing necessary. Printer installed and everything working fine.

Nov 26 - Practical teaching today on ways of conduct of worship, understanding of liturgy and sacraments. Evening session was a tremendous anointing of Holy Spirit. Afterward dinner with bishop and leaders.

Nov 27 - Final teaching with clergy and leave tonight for home. Cutting trip short since only Sunday preaching remains and my airline flies only Friday and Wednesday so decided to head home. Will be home tomorrow evening in my own bed. Praise God for a marvelous outreach, keeping me healthy, giving me many new friends, and wonderful opportunities of ministry. Thank you for all your prayers

Nov 11 - Expected today to be a rest day but plans changed and we drove to Kitui to be ready to begin seminar tomorrow. Arrived mid afternoon and met the people. About 75 people present. This is a new diocese with new bishop, and the first two days of this gathering were for purpose of getting the diocese organized. My three days are for teaching Convergence.

Nov 12 - Full day of teaching. They are very responsive. Worked through Father Jephath as translator. Today taught on Church History, Apostolic Succession, CEC government and Symbolism. I am staying in the home of the Diocesan Archdeacon David Kalua, and taking my meals with his family. I could not ask for more gracious people. His church is a little dirt floor area sheltered with scattered pieces of tin roofing located near his house. He said most of their churches meet under trees.

Nov 13 - The unexpected happened. The entire morning was devoted to teaching on the evangelical and charismatic streams of Convergence with strong emphasis on the Holy Spirit. After lunch I taught on the gifts and fruit of the Spirit, followed with prayer for the Empowerment of the Holy Spirit. I have never worked with a more open and receptive group. To an observer you would have thought Pentecost had occurred all over. They received!

Languages of every description; singing, shouting, weeping, healing. You could hear them a block away. Their "receiving" went on for a half hour or more. We took a break, and concluded the day with an hour's teaching on Tithing.

When I finished I asked for questions. I never got a chance to answer any. Father Japheth took some questions, re-emphasized what I had taught, turned and informed me that my teaching had convicted them that by withholding their tithes they were THIEVES, and they wanted to repent. WOW!

They were on their knees, heads on tables, every position, asking God's forgiveness and committing themselves to obedience in tithing. It was a DAY for Holy Spirit to work the unexpected.

Before dinner I went to Father Japheth's house to meet his five children. What precious children ranging in ages from 5 to 14! Grace, Phyllis, Lois, Alice and Jim. The bishop accompanied us. The children sang for us and recited memory verses of Scripture. He began his church in his house with his wife and children.

Nov 14 - Began day with Eucharist and concluded with teaching on Sacraments. Dismissed the people at noon so they can return to their homes for Church tomorrow. Lunch at bishop's house. Went to Father Japheth to listen to the children sing again, and pray for his daughter Phyllis, who has some seizure problems.Tonight I hosted dinner for Bishop, Archdeacon, Father Japheth and respective families.

Nov 15 - Returned today to Nairobi. Tomorrow we go to Kilamanjaro area and my last week for ministry in Kenya. I am promised a trip through a game park during this final week in Kenya. On November 23rd I fly to Uganda.

This has been a very expensive outreach. I had to rent a car. Next week I have to rent a Landrover with driver. I have stayed mostly in homes and ate with the people which saved on lodging and meals, but the vehicle rental plus fuel has cost me over $2,000. There have been some assistance needs that have received my response. All totalled [air tickets, car, Landrover, fuel, lodging and food I did have to pay, and needs] Barnabas has had to shoulder about $8,000 for this outreach. The CEC or International Development Agency gives me nothing. I must raise my own support. Your financial help is welcomed! As they say here, "karibu" which means "welcome."

This is the first report of my SPECIAL Mission trip to Africa. Nov 1-2 Flight to Nairobi and arrival - We were met by Bishop Bernard Njoroge and Father Japheth Muvengei. Father Japheth is my companion and driver throughout Kenya.

Nov 3 - Drive to Kakamega in Diocese of River Nzoia - Bishop Sasaka is the newly consecrated CEC bishop; indescribable roads with depressions large enough to swallow my rental Nissan. Dangerous to drive at night.

Nov 4 - Original schedule for 2 day seminar changed; drove to Kitale. I didn't think the roads could be any worse than what I experienced on the drive from Nairobi but I was wrong. These win the award of the "World's Worst". Gathering of wonderful people; taught for 5 hours, and returned to Kakamega for night.

Nov 5 - To Mbali - all day teaching. Here is where the first separation from Anglican Church occurred after people prayed all night as to what God wanted them to do.

Nov 6 - To Kerongo, visited a church school, two churches. At each place people were waiting to meet me. They said my presence blessed them. Correction: I was the one blessed. Afternoon drove to Kisumu for work in Great Lake Diocese. Today I met a living saint - Bishop Benson Otieno whom God used more than 30 years ago to register "The Episcopal Church of Africa"; which is the official name for the Charismatic Episcopal Church in Kenya. When Archbishop Dale Howard was contacted by a Kenyan Anglican priest about the CEC, registering the church was to be a political problem. He was introduced to Bishop Otieno whom God had told he would see the restoration of His Church in Kenya, and accepted CEC as God's answer.

Nov 7 - Began day with Bishop Otieno giving his testimony on how Jesus SAVED him, and the trials he has had. It was like living again the story of Job. We visited one of his churches for the morning; his house for lunch, and a Bible school in the late afternoon. Made a sightseeing stop at Lake Victoria, the largest fresh water body in Africa. Thus far we have been in 8 different homes in addition to the churches. Each place we are greeted with singing. The people are beautiful. I have never prayed so much. With each serving of refreshments or food, the server prays. One place we were served soft drinks, and before they were opened, the server prayed over them. These Christians are unique. On the way back to our house it started raining. The slightest shower makes the soil soft and slippery. When the car got stuck, we walked the remaining half mile to the house.

Nov 8 - First day of two day-seminar began with Eucharist. Bishop Otieno is 77 years old and greatly loved. It is humbling to be in his presence. During the sermon I taught on the meaning of the Real Presence. After lunch we resumed the seminar and continued until dusk. There is no electricity in this place. A large number of laity plus the clergy attended. I taught for more than 3 hours on Symbols, Sacraments, and Apostolic Succession. Thank God I did not need an interpreter in the afternoon which saved time. I feel really pressed to cover all the Convergence material that is needed. So much time is required to get into these back areas with the roads as bad as they are. And nothing begins on time.

Nov 9 - Our final day at Ahero. More teaching on Baptism and Holy Communion, Salvation and Empowerment by Holy Spirit followed by prayer for them. Afternoon teaching on Tithing followed by testimony from those who tithe. One man told how he gave a tenth of the milk from his cow to his priest, and God increased the milk supply. Final teaching on Ministry based on Eph 4: 11-15 and ended the day with them praying for each other. I walked around the outside of the building praying as they prayed aloud. God said "their praying was sweet music to His ears."

Nov 10 - Today we drive back to Nairobi. Tomorrow is a rest day before we resume in Kitui and Bishop Daniel Kimwele who was consecrated in September. We will be there four days.

The work is hard. The days are long starting at 6 a.m. and usually 11 p.m. before bed. There is no rest during the day. I am having to do all the teaching. It is very hot. In the Philippines I usually have an electric fan but there are none here and in most places, there is no electricity. There is much malaria. The rough roads prevent me from sleeping as we travel. All our meals are taken in homes, and they are feeding me well. It is only occasionally that I can connect for e-mail, and then I have to call to Uganda since Compuserve has no access in Kenya. Please continue to pray for Father Japheth and I as we travel and minister together.