It has been a relatively quiet day. Yes, the rally did not take place and the police were "successful" in keeping protestors outside Uhuru park. I've heard of two being killed. One was electrocuted on Thika Road when a policeman fired a warning shot in the air and cut the wire and it fell on a man. Tragic. Then another one was shot in Mombasa, I believe.
Speaking of Mombasa, Jael is in that area--in Voi, I think. I spoke with her dad and he heard from the cousin she's staying with a few days ago, but his phone is now blocked. Her dad said he would keep me informed. I heard from Peninah that Julie will stay upcountry until next week as transport is very high right now. I am praying hard for Violet since I have no way of contacting her.
I'm praying that God would bring all the girls home by next week so I can feel comfortable leaving for the US on Thursday.
Hellen heard from a friend of Juliah's in Eldoret. He is going to look for her and her family in his car. Hellen says he's quite well off so is staying at a hotel. Hopefully he can connect with Juliah and her family and get them somewhere better than the police station. I have been scared for her.
Yeen Lan has offered a number of times for us to stay at Rafiki if we need to. I haven't felt like that needs to happen. Jane M. and I feel pretty safe. Hellen's Rebecca is pretty terrified and I know Hellen was pretty shook up after the mob was coming after people of her tribe. As we were watching the news coverage today, Jane said "it doesn't even look like Kenya." And Hellen said that walking downtown with all the police made her feel like it was Sudan.
Thank you for all your prayers. We are hanging in there. Oh-- Zippy returned today so she is home safe too.
One by one the Lord regathers His precious children.
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WHAT IS FAITH HOUSE MINISTRIES?
How do we explain what Faith House is? It's a safe house, a shelter, a home, so much more than a building . . . Faith House is a Christian ministry designed to be family for African young women who have not known peaceful home situations, and to provide opportunities for education and training for these young women, who would, in many cases, be struggling to survive.
As in ideal families, Faith House seeks to provide a setting in which the young women are nurtured and encouraged to develop their full potential. In a home environment, they learn family dynamics, receiving training and encouragement to live together at peace and to solve problems with creativity and forgiveness. They are valued and learn the value and dignity of individuals. They are treated with respect and learn to treat others with respect. They see honesty, stewardship and gracious manners modeled, and are trained to make such values a part of their lives.
The young women who are a part of the Faith House Ministries are given opportunities to continue with academic and/or vocational training according to their individual gifts and interests. In some cases, the education will include provision of boarding school and perhaps even university education.
Faith House Ministries seeks to invest in the lives of African young women in such a way that they will become self-sufficient contributors to the welfare of their families, their communities and their country.
As in ideal families, Faith House seeks to provide a setting in which the young women are nurtured and encouraged to develop their full potential. In a home environment, they learn family dynamics, receiving training and encouragement to live together at peace and to solve problems with creativity and forgiveness. They are valued and learn the value and dignity of individuals. They are treated with respect and learn to treat others with respect. They see honesty, stewardship and gracious manners modeled, and are trained to make such values a part of their lives.
The young women who are a part of the Faith House Ministries are given opportunities to continue with academic and/or vocational training according to their individual gifts and interests. In some cases, the education will include provision of boarding school and perhaps even university education.
Faith House Ministries seeks to invest in the lives of African young women in such a way that they will become self-sufficient contributors to the welfare of their families, their communities and their country.
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