Kenya has a rich spiritual mixture. Not only are there Christian churches of many stripes, but also mosques like this one in Nairobi.

Dedication of the Shalom Christian Center was an all day affair, with speakers from three continents. Jenny brings greetings from Calvary Chapel Petaluma.

Tom met with pastor Solomon, bringing needed vision and partnership from his church in Petaluma.

Our last Sunday in Kenya meant saying goodbye to new friends. Wayne offers best wishes to Dr. Nyamo and his family in Kehancha.

Relaunching the Merced Express after two weeks of repairs required all hands. We proved the team could pray and bail water at the same time, multitasking our way back to the mainland port of Mbita.

Donna sets up and demonstrates an inexpensive solar cooker (made from waste cartons and aluminum foil). Cooking fuel has become scarce after years of drought, and people were very enthusiastic about using the cookers to make food and pasteurize water.

Children of Shalom Christian Center on Mfangano Island are many of them AIDS orphans. Mfangano is terribly pressed with HIV/AIDS infection, running upwards of 40% among the adult population. Pastor Felix has pulled together a board from 20+ churches to address the needs of the orphans left behind.

Everywhere we went Shay could gather a crowd of children for Bible classes and a game. She also helped in the clinics, calming childrens' fears.

Jim leads a group of pastors in an introduction to the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, a Bible cross reference tool. Letting Scripture illuminate Scripture is key to good interpretation.

Monika inspects a well with Joseph Gesiri. The Zao project out of North Carolina has been digging wells and capping springs in western Kenya and Tanzania to bring good water to many villages. Water and sanitation are the best medicine.

Our medical clinics are run in cooperation with Kenyan medical staff. Here Dr. Justus Nandi consults with a patient and nurse. The clinics are run at local churches, and the pastor meets everyone who comes. When we've gone, he will be their continuity of care.

Marcee comforting a child at clinic. Many of the children associate clinics with getting shots, and were in need of a smile.

Making our way to Mfangano Island with the team from Kehancha. Many of them had never been in a boat of any kind before this. Their prayers were earnest and effectual. It was a lovely trip with a great sunset. We reached landfall after dark.

Esau, Pastor Nashon and Ron ready to brave the passage to Mfangano.

Justin and Dr. Nyamohanga arrive at clinic ready for anything. By the end of the day they had seen everything.

Don assisting Samuel making a lumber cut. Samuel took on the power saw as a personal mission. There were no serious injuries in the whole construction project. Bwana asifiwe! Praise the LORD!

Vince, Thomas, Daniel and Ron cutting lumber for the church benches at Shalom Christian Center on Mfangano Island. The power saw is running on gas generator. There are power poles but no power on the island.

Amanda Price teaches an impromptu class on birthing calves at the Wednesday cattle auction in Kehancha.

Pictures from Kenya

Allan and Pastor Isaac greet the congregation at Kehancha.