Akamba and Maweni

We went to Akamba today. Akamba is a co-operative where the members {part of the Kamba tribe}make models out of wood including of many of the animals local to Kenya, traditional items, masks, models of Masai in their traditional dress ect. This is the place we preached at last time I was here and many people came to the Lord and were healed. Today we were only here as tourists but it was important to see the place again. The people who work here are known for their craftmanship and skill in this work and I have many pictures of their work in process. Anyone who comes to Mombasa should visit this place at least once. It is fantastic. Just looking through the cooperative shop was great. There is so much there I could have stayed for most of the day. The workers share in the profits of the shop as well. So much that you see on the streets of the cities is cheap and 'touristy' but to go somewhere and see items locally produced, handcrafted and then have the opportunity to buy {not to mention putting money back into the local economy} is well worthwhile. Their talent really has to be seen.

Last night was the first in a revival series at Maweni which is a slum area of Mombasa. The pastor, Jonathon, started this church by preaching under a tree and gained a number of converts {as well as a bit of opposition and mocking} but now a church has been established. 23 people came out last night which for a meeting during the week is very good and people very very encouraged and grateful for the message on the new covenant and kingdom that Jesus announced that we are a part of.

The Maweni church meet in a bar which they hire out for meetings. Admittedly not the first place that comes to mind for a church meeting but people come nonetheless and the church is growing. My prayer is that the people will invite friends to come tonight and Wednesday. Tonight's message is on 'blessed are the merciful' a good message for visitors in particular. Tomorrow I want to give an invitation for those who are unwell to come forward for prayer and am believing God for good things to happen.

Mungu Akubariki {God bless you}