The guys all agreed it had been an unpleasantly hot night. There seemed to be less enthusiasm for breakfast, too. Perhaps last evening's late meal had sunk us all. Outdoors, the weather was cool enough to be verging on chilly: Len put on an extra layer under his smart jacket, and even Viv toted a fleece.
Gregory was particularly chirpy, which probably meant the last minute arrangements had fallen into place. At the gates of the Kebete Technical Training Institute, a bunch of cheeky boys greeted us with, "Muzungu!" (approximately translates to 'rich white man').
We heard the worship band from the end of the driveway leading to the main hall. My first indoors meter reading hit 93 decibels. (Why do I do this?) Later, Viv told me that at least two speakers in the various stacks weren't working. Being on the top table, Len, Rukundo and I were privileged to have a foldback jammed alongside our seats. (Why do I go on about this?)
Gregory led the conference introduction, controversially mentioning that when the Kikuyu and Luo tribes come into the Lord sufficiently to bury their historic differences, then revival will truly come to the nation. Len and I spent the remainder of the morning talking about spiritual gifts, with George translating. There was a good response and a rising faith among the delegates. Gregory estimated that by the early afternoon we had 180 present.
Lunch was prompt and quickly served: a feat! And the handouts arrived, all as planned. Starting the afternoon, Rukundo spoke about the Kingdom (what else?) with Charles interpreting. They both got so excited at several points that Rukundo unconsciously switched into Swahili and Charles carried on in English, reversing roles without seeming to notice! I'd sloped over to where Viv was doing the projector, and when Rukundo had reached our 4pm closing time, switched him onto the last slide. We stole another half an hour with some group work on disciple bands, and then announced the end of the day.
At lunchtime Hilary and Janet filled me in on the visit to the Grace Community childrens home near Anne's home. Here 102 children from two months to 18 were looked after basically be one 27-year old guy called Richard. 'Looked after; means housed, fed and educated. Today a group of the eight-year-olds are fasting so the rent money will come in." I think we shall hear more about this.
Gregory came back to Sundowner with the guys, and after about an hour we drove to Cabroche Growers Cafe again for dinner. As it happens, the apartment water had gone off, so showers and the like were off the agenda. Viv was well engaged today, driving the minibus, sorting out kit and getting alongside a couple of guys who may prove to be candidates for the Intern Scheme.
Tomorrow, Len's got the job of doing a session on church planting, for which he feels inadequately qualified, and Hilary's got her Finance workshop in the afternoon. Great teamwork.
Gregory was particularly chirpy, which probably meant the last minute arrangements had fallen into place. At the gates of the Kebete Technical Training Institute, a bunch of cheeky boys greeted us with, "Muzungu!" (approximately translates to 'rich white man').We heard the worship band from the end of the driveway leading to the main hall. My first indoors meter reading hit 93 decibels. (Why do I do this?) Later, Viv told me that at least two speakers in the various stacks weren't working. Being on the top table, Len, Rukundo and I were privileged to have a foldback jammed alongside our seats. (Why do I go on about this?)
Gregory led the conference introduction, controversially mentioning that when the Kikuyu and Luo tribes come into the Lord sufficiently to bury their historic differences, then revival will truly come to the nation. Len and I spent the remainder of the morning talking about spiritual gifts, with George translating. There was a good response and a rising faith among the delegates. Gregory estimated that by the early afternoon we had 180 present.
Lunch was prompt and quickly served: a feat! And the handouts arrived, all as planned. Starting the afternoon, Rukundo spoke about the Kingdom (what else?) with Charles interpreting. They both got so excited at several points that Rukundo unconsciously switched into Swahili and Charles carried on in English, reversing roles without seeming to notice! I'd sloped over to where Viv was doing the projector, and when Rukundo had reached our 4pm closing time, switched him onto the last slide. We stole another half an hour with some group work on disciple bands, and then announced the end of the day.
At lunchtime Hilary and Janet filled me in on the visit to the Grace Community childrens home near Anne's home. Here 102 children from two months to 18 were looked after basically be one 27-year old guy called Richard. 'Looked after; means housed, fed and educated. Today a group of the eight-year-olds are fasting so the rent money will come in." I think we shall hear more about this.
Gregory came back to Sundowner with the guys, and after about an hour we drove to Cabroche Growers Cafe again for dinner. As it happens, the apartment water had gone off, so showers and the like were off the agenda. Viv was well engaged today, driving the minibus, sorting out kit and getting alongside a couple of guys who may prove to be candidates for the Intern Scheme.
Tomorrow, Len's got the job of doing a session on church planting, for which he feels inadequately qualified, and Hilary's got her Finance workshop in the afternoon. Great teamwork.
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