Five weeks went by quickly. I thank God for His amazing provision, safety and numerous blessings on this trip. The fellowship with missionaries, friends and local leaders was truly uplifting. Towards the end of the trip I did sixteen consecutive days of ministering but God gave me the strength needed.
Kenya
An hour and a half late for my first service! There was so much traffic jam in Nairobi that the people who were coming to get me could not get through. We met them on the way. I had the opportunity to minister for the first time at the Redeemed Gospel Church in Donholm and the people waited patiently.
The special seminars for the wives of the graduating students of the Pentecostal Bible College were uplifting. My gracious hosts were Dr. Michael & Sheila Middlebrook [missionaries of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada] and their twin daughters, Gabriella and Moriah. Michael serves as Academic Dean and Sheila is a lecturer. The husbands joined us for some of the sessions. On the last day, the Lord poured out His Spirit upon the women and it was wonderful. I also had two sessions with some of the single, female Bible College students. God worked in our midst and one of them received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I had the honour of attending the graduation banquet and ceremony where the guest speaker was Rev. Hazzard, Assistant General Superintendent of the PAOC.
In Eldoret the children outnumbered the adults! Last year we held their first Vacation Bible School and the pastor’s wife continued with that ministry which has resulted in increased numbers. I spoke at a women’s meeting, Sunday services and seminars. The people are truly growing in the Lord and we had a refreshing time. During one of the sessions a lady asked for prayer for her family. However, I found out that she was not truly married to the man she lives with. I encouraged them to get married. The church has celebrated the first wedding. Glory to God!!
At Garissa it was amazing to see what the Lord has done. A few years ago, they experienced such persecution that they could not meet in their own building. But the Lord has blessed them with a nice piece of land and a permanent building. The congregation has grown and they worship God passionately. The power of God fell in our first service [Friday evening] and it was glorious. We had a beautiful women’s meeting and Sunday service. On the way back to Nairobi the car broke down in a deserted area. But God sent us help and took us back safely. I praise Him for His mighty protection.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Last year Pastor Jean, District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God churches, Katanga District, telephoned and asked me, “When are you coming back [to Lubumbashi]?” God made it possible to return. It was great to see the development of the Bible College where I taught twice before.
The students were eager to learn and God visited us setting some of them free from oppression. It was a hectic schedule with services and seminars in two churches. At one church, four children prayed to receive Jesus. That was precious, because children are an important part of the Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit touched many lives in a powerful way.
“God sent you here for my family!” a grateful mother stated. Her teenage son had asked me to pray for him after the first Sunday service. He then went home and burned a rubber snake which he had in his room and confessed some wrongdoings to her. After the second service, her daughter came for prayer and the Lord broke bondages. She consequently removed items from her life that were a hindrance to her and is growing spiritually. 
It was a privilege to speak at the first gathering of pastors’ wives in the Katanga province. It was an encouragement to see them reaching out to each other and forming new friendships. I also enjoyed fellowship with Reverend & Mrs. Paradis, our PAOC missionaries who assisted in hosting me. The Congolese hospitality was wonderful.
Once again, the clothing, shoes, books and toiletries were a blessing to many. I praise God for the way He provided even as I travelled. I am thankful to many friends who contributed towards this trip and to all who prayed. We are labourers together in the Lord’s vineyard. 
