Kenya update
Debra Snellen has given me permission to quote from an e-mail she sent some of our LEAMIS team members about the people we’ve worked with in Kenya (and whom we’ve been worried about).
Out of an overabundance of caution, I have removed the actual names and a couple of other details.
I have been in touch with P. regarding the needs there. It seems that food and help to rebuild churches, homes, and the businesses that supported the various pastors are at the top of the list.
P. and G.’s church did not suffer any damage. However, G.’s shop was burnt to the ground. Cost to replace the building, [equipment and inventory] is about $1800. She used her shop to provide employment to a couple of people living in the slums, and the proceeds to help feed the boys at the boys’ home, etc.
Pastor K.’s church was lost and Pastor J. (who works under P.) lost his sewing machine and fabric to theft. Thousands in the slums and throughout the country have lost homes. Of course, one of the most immediate concerns is food because so many have lost jobs or their means of support.
If you are interested in raising/sending any funds please make checks payable to LEAMIS and note Kenya Relief in the memo section. Pastor P. will be distributing the funds and providing us with the accounting records.
Please keep Kenya in your prayers. P. and G. say that things are getting back to normal but it is going to take a long time for healing to take place between the factions.
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