UPDATE ON THE KENYA HOUSE CHURCH MOVEMENT

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I received the following report from the leader of the Kenya House Church Movement, Charles Otieno Owino (otienochris@yahoo.com).

I am 90 next year and have been diagnosed with leukaemia, my white blood cell count is low and not improving so I am keen to hand over the support and promotion of this ministry to a group who understands the importance of the Home church movement particularly for the church in poor regional areas such as the one Charles is operating in.

This picture was taken in 2018 when I visited the KHC group for a three day training session in Migori, Kenya. Charles holds church in the tin shed where we held our meeting. Each of the attendees received a copy of my book Living Eternal Now – Ready for Jesus Return. Charles is the big man on the far left of the picture.

KHC Movement Report, July 2025.

We are doing well. Praise the Lord! God is doing some amazing things with the KHC movement We are currently ministering in the three Muslim regions/ towns within the republic of Tanzania.
And a fourth to start on the first week of August.
This has all been at the request of the city leaders in those areas!!! Hundred have committed their lives to Jesus and been baptised! God is definitely working in Kenya and also in several places in East Africa .
Many Home Fellowship meetings are meeting twice each week and 73 house churches have been started!
We have not been able to gather enough money to make the trip to Uganda but God opened a great door in Mwanza, in the area of Mabatini.
I thought this could be the right time for me to ask to receive even some small funding to help me and the KHC movement move forward.- But God knows the needs in place, He is our provider!

We have you all in our thoughts and prayers.

KENYA HOUSE CHURCH MOVEMENT

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I received the following email from the leader of the Kenya House Church Movement in the north of Kenya. Charles is based in Migori, close to the border of Tanzania.

Hi Ron, Glad you will hit 88 yrs next week and you are using your years wisely.
I will be praying for your son Glenn that God will use this life-threatening illness and he will come back to Christ.
Your commitments and effort to writing and LEN posts is a great blessing to the entire KHC family.
We shall keep upholding you, your family, and your grandchildren in our prayers.
Keep praying for me and the KHC movement, We just came from a discipleship mission trip to Tanzania now 4 days ago, a successful meeting. We were able to witness the mighty working of God in our midst. I have attached some pictures.

Blessings, Charles

I am unable to support the KHC group as I have in the past so I am hoping that God will prompt some of my readers to connect with Charles and provide support, prayer, and finance as God leads. You can donate on this website see the link on the Home Page or contact Charles directly Phone:. (254)741196559, Email otienochris@yahoo.com, Address: Charles Otieno Owino, Isbana Rd, Migori Kenya.

Charles is the large man on the left of the bottom picture. This was taken on my visit in 2022. We had a meeting of house church leaders. Some are holding a copy of my most recent book: Living Eternal Now – Ready for Jesus Return.

KENYA HOUSE CHURCH MOVEMENT

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I am encouraged by the reports I receive from Pastor Charles Owino Otieno about the growth of the House Church Movement in the rural areas of north Kenya (near Lake Victoria). I hope I can encourage one or two of my followers to connect with Charles directly and offer support to the KHC movement.

Charles Otieno Owino: Isbana Rd Migori Kenya, otienochris@yahoo.com, mobile (254)741196559

Report from Charles on Migori Mission Trip:

We arrived safely on March 5th at Migori Primary School, the venue for most of this mission work. We were welcomed by the leaders of Migori house church, a branch of the Kenya house church movement. A prayer and fellowship meeting was conducted in one of the classrooms within the school compound. It was well attended which was encouraging.

The following day, our evangelism team conducted house-to-house, and shop-to-shop visitations ministering the gospel message and praying with people. Also, a small group met with people in one of the school classrooms.

Pastor Jacob is baptizing a new believer, Mr Julius Onyango. He admitted to being a thief. He repented and surrendered his life to Jesus at one of the Tent Meetings. He is one of the many people who were baptized on this Mission Trip. One of the most notable was a young lady (Miss Aphline). She has been working in a local bar but also as a prostitute. She confessed to

having destroyed the lives of many young men as she had HIV. Some of these young men had died. She heard the gospel message of repentance and salvation being preached, she confessed her sins, believed, and was baptized.

Believers are in prayers after hearing the gospel message about Judgement and the wrath of God against the unbelieving world. It was an end-times message that convicted most of the people present. Even in Kenya people are sensing that Jesus’ return is approaching. Most are amazed that the church in the West is compromising with world values such as accepting gay marriage and homosexuality. Surely they say God cannot accept a church that denies His Word.

Pastor Charles is praying for this young man. He was just one of the many young people who asked for prayer and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. he was later baptized.

We had many home meetings. In the home of Mr. and Mrs Domnicus Odongo, our evangelism team ministered to the household, his wife was a drunkard and also had been suffering from backache and respiratory infection. She believed and was healed, she testified about the wonderful miracle of God and his love for her, and she was later baptized.

We request your prayers. And also due to limited funds, we are unable to reach many people living in remote places with the gospel message. So we humbly request willing people to help fund the Kenya House Movement to make disciples for Jesus Christ.
You may know that Ron Edward has been unable to continue his support as a result of his age and pension, so we request anyone willing to help support our ministry to come forward and help take the KHC movement to the next level. Any little donation will help reach and win lost souls for Christ.

KENYA HOUSE CHURCH MOVEMENT

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I have posted many KHC Mission Trip posts on this website over the years. The picture below is from my trip to Migori, Kenya to meet up with House Church leaders in 2022 for a three-day training meeting. The KHC founder/leader, Charles Otieno Owino is the big man on the far left of the picture. I am the only white man in the picture. I was 85 when this picture was taken. I have been financially supporting KHC since it was 7 house churches. It is well over 20 now. The KHC movement is servicing the rural areas in the north of Kenya and now into Tanzania. It is based on the church as described in the Book of Acts, there are no paid pastors and no church buildings. The email below is from Charles in response to an email I sent him. Basically, I am no longer in a position to send substantial funds to support the KHC Mission Trips so I said I will do my best to get the word out about the KHC Movement knowing that God will raise up supporters if this is work that He wants done.

“Thank you, brother. I believe God has a good plan for me, and the KHC movement. I always believe in God for His promises, even though sometimes His promises to us seem delayed. Invariably something better unfolds before our eyes.

It has been a long journey to bring the KHC movement up to where it is today, with only you giving us financial support. Until now and in all those years no one else has come up, ready to help fund the KHC movement. But I’m sure and without any wavering thought that God’s time will come whereby He will start to bring in one or more people to help KHC move to the next level. And I again say ” I’m sure” Only, let us make known put our request in prayers.

I will keep you in my prayers for a successful mission trip to Perth, via Melbourne and Adelaide. I am sure God will bring a positive outcome. Greetings to everyone, and also family in Perth whom you are visiting. Shalom”

If you would like to support the KHC Movement you can do so by clicking on the Donation icon on the Home Page. It was set up for KHC donations. You can also connect directly with Charles Otieno Owino: Email: otienochris@yahoo.com, Address: Isbana Rd, Migori Kenya, Phone: 254 741196559

FLOOD RELIEF FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN KENYA

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The following report was received from the leader of the House Church Movement in Regional Areas of Kenya. I would ask you to consider making a donation either through this website or directly to Charles Otieno Owino Isbania Rd, Migori Kenya otienochris@yahoo.cpm Ph: 254741196559. To make a direct deposit Kenya Post Office Savings Bank KCB, Branch: Nairobi, Bank Code 01192, Swift Code KCBLKENX Ref: Charles Owino 0409040132331. $20.00 can buy a good quantity of basics like maize and beans.

Relief food for Kenya house churches:

I have felt in my heart to make a trip to visit Kenya House Churches (KHC) in the locations affected by floods starting this coming Saturday, Dec 2nd to pray with them and distribute the relief food, if available.

In these painful and tumultuous times, our gifts provide solace and inspiration.to our brethren in Kenya who are the victims of flood. And are hurting. Let’s pour our hearts and souls into meeting the needs of our suffering brethren. Together, let’s provide financial help to buy relief food for our brothers and sisters.

Praying for God’s provisions and if he provides, Could you please help with funds to buy some gifts including maize, beans, rice, cooking oil, clothes, and mosquito nets, to carry with me while making a visit to Kenya house churches starting this week. 

I would also like to ask for prayer of protection, and healing to rehabilitate and restore the hearts, souls, bodies, and minds of our hurting brethren in Kenya.

On behalf of the  Kenya House Church movement.

FLOODS IMPACTING KENYA HOUSE CHURCH MOVEMENT

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I support the Kenya House Church Movement (KHC) in the regional areas of Kenya and have done so for three years. It started in Migori with Pastor Charles Otieno Owino and there are now at least 24 House Church groups. The picture below shows House Church leaders who came together for a three-day meeting when I visited Migori in April 2022. I am the only white man in the picture.

Recently I received the following email from Charles concerning the flood waters that are wreaking havoc in Migori County as reported in The Star Worldwide.

Nine dead, 413 displaced as floods wreak havoc in Migori

At least nine people have been reported dead and more than 400 people displaced as heavy rains and floods continue to wreak havoc in Migori County. “We are on high alert to respond to emergencies in real-time when they happen and we have called on people to move to higher grounds,” Migori county secretary Oscar Olima said.

Email from Charles: The waters have invaded our area from yesterday evening and we have been ordered to move to higher ground.  It is so sad! We have had much nonstop rain, day and night. El Nino rain is a bad companion! Many have died.
We are in great despair but we believe hope will overtake despair and joy will overtake sorrow! There are times when God removes the trouble and gives victory; sometimes He leads us through the trouble to victory.

My prayers and our prayers are that the  Holy Spirit will help us to always see trouble in the light of victory. Victory preventing the crisis is great, but often the victory after the crisis is even greater. However it comes, my eyes are on you, Lord! Amen

Please keep the KHC movement in your prayers for God’s multiplication,  protection, and safety. 
I will also pray for you so the Lord makes you fruitful in His harvest fields, and that he may give you effort, and deep insight as you continue to fulfill your commitment to publish millennial teachings and planting house churches in Sydney and in the  other parts of Australia.

May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen

Charles has not asked for money but I would like to send funds and know that Charles will distribute any money we send wisely. If you would like to donate you can do so on my Home Page or directly to Charles.

Charles Otieno Owino Isibania Rd Migori, email otienochris@yahoo .com, Ph 254 741196559

KENYA HOUSE CHURCH MISSION TRIP

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KENYA HOUSE CHURCH  MISSION TRIP (DISCIPLESHIP) TO THARAKA NITHI  COUNTY semi-arid region:

Arrival – Oct, 25, 023 and Departure – Oct, 31, 023

Hosts  –  Mr. Peter Wamatuba & sister in Christ, Alice Anyyango   

Purpose- Discipleship & House church planting.

We were well received by Mr, Peter Wamatuba and Alice Anyango, their closest friends together with other believers.

An opening prayer meeting was held in the house of Mr Peter Wamatuba before proceeding with indoor gospel teaching which was well received. It included men, women, and children.

On the morning of October 26th, in the compound of our host, a tent was raised up for meetings. Many people from nearby homes and neighboring villages came. We had a full house for our first tent meeting. We were encouraged as they were hungry for the word of life. And in that meeting, 8 people surrendered their lives, repented, and believed in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Evangelism: While the tent meeting was going on within the home compound of our host, Our evangelistic team was out on the streets and neighboring villages and homes ministering the gospel messages and praying with many people including the elderly, sick, and disabled who were unable to turn up for our meeting at the home of our host.

Among the people our team ministered to was a young motorbike rider, Mr. Dickson Ogolla, the young man believed the gospel message of repentance and accepted Jesus as his saviour.

Later, our team entered the home of  Mrs. Pauline Anyango, a widow woman,  she was with some other women in her house who had come to visit her following her long-standing illness. Repentance, healing, and the gospel message were ministered to them by our team. They all repented and believed, accepting Jesus Christ as their saviour. The sick widow woman was healed, praising the Lord and gave her testimony.

At another point, our team ministered to a young man, Mr. Ole Mpaka, who for many years had been bound by the traditional practices of his ancestors, practicing witchcraft. He believed the gospel message of repentance and accepted Jesus Christ. He believed and was baptized.

In the home of Mr. Tom Ondiek and his household and close friends, our team ministered the gospel and the message of prophesied end-time signs being fulfilled of Jesus soon coming return, they accepted the message and believed in Jesus Christ.

From that point, the team moved to another home and entered the house of Mrs Truphena Akoth. This woman had a young daughter, who had never heard about salvation found in Jesus Christ. Pastor, Seth took her through the bible verses on salvation, she believed the gospel message and accepted Jesus Christ as her saviour.

Pastor Julius Makacha also met and ministered to a young boy Mr Albetus Onyango, and shared with him the scriptures on salvation, on our way to the villages for evangelism.

In Thara Nithi market, we ministered to many people in the marketplace, preaching the gospel message on repentance, also on the coming Rapture and Wrath of God, the 1000 years (Millennium) reign of Jesus Christ, the White Throne judgement, and the New Heaven and New Earth where only the righteous dwell.

The presence of the holy spirit accompanied us and was working powerfully, through us in every house meeting, home, street, and village that we entered and ministered in.

House church established: Our trip to Tharaka became successful, and was with a positive outcome. A new house church of 12 people was established.

Prayers & Request: God knows all the needs of the Kenya house church movement, We continue to face many financial difficulties to reach people with the gospel. Lack of funds has been a great hindrance. Our prayers are for God to intervene and cause any willing person/people to come in, and help give support for this movement to the next level.

We have new disciples including the elderly, sick persons, and disabled who are unable to afford to buy Bible copies. And we request help to buy 20 copies of the Bible from any willing person ready to support. Each at a cost of Kshs 1000.

As Charles said God knows the needs of the KHC Movement but I would ask each of you reading this post to both pray and consider supporting them financially. You can do so on this website under Donations or if you would prefer to deal directly with Charles then let me know.

KENYA HOUSE CHURCH MISSION TRIP

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The KHC Mission trip was to SUBA KURIA – near the border of Kenya and Tanzania and Lake Victoria. Kuria District is a district in the Nyanza Province of Kenya. Our team arrived on Monday, February 27th, and departed Monday, March 6th.

The KHC team was welcomed by our host Mr. Magaiwa Chacha and supporters of our Mission trip. Upon arrival, we conducted opening prayers, before proceeding with other ministry activities. The meeting was attended by a good number of people including men, women, and a few children.

HOUSE MEETINGS:

On the evening of our arrival at the home of Mr. Chacha, a good number of people turned up to hear our gospel message. Pastor Ben Otieno ministered a message on the Israelites and their physical land of promise. And it was good to see many hearts attentively listening to the gospel message, among them was a young widow wearing a green dotted dress, she was quick to learn and asked biblical questions (see picture 2. below). She is a potential leader of a women’s group.

On the morning of the next day, Feb 28th, our evangelism team led by Pastor Jacob conducted house-to-house visits ministering the gospel message and particularly the need for repentance and holiness. At the home of Mr. Girson Ogolla, there was a young man (Mr Evans Odero – wearing a white shirt). He was suffering intense pain in his back from a car accident five years ago and was unable to walk upright. After prayer, he was healed, walking upright without pain. He gave his life to the Lord and gave thanks to God for his goodness and mercy. He is the man with his right hand raised on the far left in picture 3 below.

On 1st March, at the home of Mr. Samwel Mwita , our team ministered the gospel message of salvation, Traditional churches vs the New Testament Churches, (church as Jesus intended).

Many people believed the gospel message and among them was his wife, Mrs. Birgitta Samwel,  this lady was being tormented by evil spirits, and had a spirit of divination, she was prayed for and delivered from demonic oppression.

On  March 2nd, at the compound of Mr. Robi Magige, Pastor Seth Otieno and some of our pastors had one on one evangelism discussions, Seth had a great conversation for about an hour with a young mother who happened to be an atheist. Seth was able to plant a few seeds. When they were done evangelizing and were loading up she came back to them and said “it was good talking with you”. She asked a few more questions and then gave them a thumbs up and said “that’s cool, thanks” I’m very grateful for these conversations I will have to get it to other people. 

It’s amazing that a lot of atheists ask better questions than Christians do.

EVANGELISM  MEETINGS:

On March 3rd, We held road evangelism and ministered the gospel message to many people including men, women, and youths. We distributed tracts to the youths and Gideon NT Bibles which were donated to me by a pastor friend.

The Holy Spirit gave many people the power to understand our gospel message on salvation, and repentance. Many were interested in our talks on the end times and Jesus’ second coming. We even spoke on Jesus’ millennium reign in his soon-coming Kingdom to be established here on Earth.

On March 4th,  Our team including Pastor Julius Makacha visited a nearby primary school ( Getong’anya) and ministered the gospel message of salvation to some teachers in the office. And two of the teachers believed the message. And they were given Gideons  NT Bibles. 

A NEW HOUSE CHURCH WAS ESTABLISHED:

As a result of the work done through us by God in this region of OLASI, a new house church of 15 members was birthed. This new young house church will be under elder Magaiwa Chacha. He will be helped and supported by pastor Bernad Jacobo of Nyarombo house Church. This will continue until brother Magaiwa is fully built up and mature in the faith such that he can stand alone with this house church.

The KHC leaders are planning their next discipleship mission trip to Nyabohanse on March 27th. They are hoping that God will raise up from some of those reading this report believers who will provide financial support for the trip. At 86, I am no longer able to provide the support I gave over the last four years of AUS $300 a month. It will be interesting to see how God provides for His work in Kenya’s rural areas. I have a Donations icon on the Home Page or you can send money direct to Pastor Charles by Western Union. Send to Charles Otieno Owino, Location ISIBANIA ROAD, MIGORI, KENYA. Email: otienochris@yahoo.com. Charles picks up the money from the Migori Western Union office. Please let me know if you decide to support the Kenya House Church Movement.

KENYA HOUSE CHURCH MISSION TRIP TO URIRI

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This report from Pastor Charles is very encouraging. The pictures make it come alive and show that spontaneous prayer dominated the meetings.

Pictures 1, 2 & 3 show marketplace evangelism at Uriri. Believers are moved to spontaneous prayers after hearing the gospel message on salvation and repentance.

Picture 4, In the home of our host Mr Bonface Ayoro, Pastor Charles preaching on being prepared for Jesus second coming.

Picture 5. Mr Jackson Okumu and his three wives are being prayed for salvation, repentance, and healing – one of his wives, Mrs Dorsila Okumu was healed of a tumour.  This was her testimony: “I started to feel a lump in my lower abdomen, and I had to seek medical attention. I was diagnosed as having a tumour. My doctor told me I had to be operated on as soon as possible because it had grown so large. I was so troubled in my heart and had no peace at all. Today, I’m glad Dr Jesus performed his own operation, and now I don’t need an operation! She expressed her excitement, the tumour is gone! I can no longer feel it in my body!”

Picture 6. Mrs. Susana Odhiambo (left and arms raised) – a 35 years old woman working in the education department, she wanted to accept Jesus as her Saviour and Lord and was delivered from demonic depression by Pastor Saoke in the process.

Picture 7. Pastor Saoke shared the gospel message of salvation with a young gentleman who had attended our gospel meeting.

Picture 8. Mr. William – a motorbike driver had broken his right leg in an accident five months ago and that leg had not healed properly. His range of movement was limited and it was very painful. Naturally, this disability impacted his ability to do work. Upon hearing our gospel message of salvation, he surrendered his life to Jesus and his leg was healed, the pain was gone. Mr. William later testified: “Wonderfully, Jesus has done what the doctors were not able to do. I’m healed! I thank my Lord, He is my saviour forever.”

Picture 9. Shows people at the marketplace meetings in prayer. Spontaneous prayer was the feature of the Mission and confirmed that the Holy Spirit was leading the way.

Pictures 10 & 11. A roadside meeting showing Mrs Hannah a 30-year-old woman who had been an alcoholic gave her testimony of repentance, healing and salvation. She has a dark grey skirt and an orange top, standing in picture 10 and on her knees in picture 11.

Mrs. Susana Odhiambo (left with arms raised)

OUTCOME: A new House church was established in Urir with 15 believers. Mr Bonface Ayoro will lead the new house church. Pastor Harisson Ojiji will act as a mentor to help him oversee the church.

Testimony from Mr Bonface Ayoro: “May God bless you for your commitment to serving the Lord and your efforts in making Disciples for Jesus. I have been listening to you and your ministry since 2019. I now feel I am a part of the Kenya House movement. I count it a privilege to be a part of the work our Heavenly Father is doing through you and your ministry partners. I was part of the religious institutional church model for over 15 years. It does not make disciples of Christ. I look forward to being part of the KHC movement to make more disciples for the Kingdom of God.

I have been blessed to be part of growing and ministering to the KHC movement for over four years now. If you feel called to help then please send me an email at ron@bakb.com.au or you can donate on the Home Page.

KENYA HOUSE CHURCH MISSION TRIP TO OLASI

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Mission Trip to Olasi market in Nyatike, a sub-county of Migori where Charles the leader of the KHC movement lives.

TRIP REPORT by Pastor Charles Otieno Owino: 

Arrival:     Sunday, October 9th.

Departure:  Thursday, October 13th.

Purpose of visit: Discipleship.

Host:  Mr. Walter Ogwati.

Guests: KHC Discipleship team.

We safely arrived at OLASI on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 9th. The KHC team was welcomed by Mr. Walter Ogwati and several other Christian brothers. In the evening upon arrival, we conducted opening prayers for the Mission Trip before proceeding with a house meeting at his home which was well attended.

Marketplace evangelism in Olasi

Many people turned up for our marketplace meetings as this picture shows. God did some mighty works through us. Many people believed and surrendered their lives to Christ.

We erected our tent for afternoon and evening meetings.

Men and women who were demon possed were healed and delivered from demonic oppression. The Holy Spirit gave many people the power to understand our gospel message on repentance, salvation, and “end times” signs of Jesus’ second coming. Many of which are being manifested in our day. We even preached on the soon coming Millennium rule and reign of Jesus Christ and the Saints when His Kingdom will be established here on earth.

On the second day of our meeting in the home of Mr. Walter Ogwati, a good number of people turned up to hear our gospel message. The hearts of many were touched. Nine people repented of their sins and gave their hearts to Jesus Christ.

No facility was available for baptism but the new Olasi KHC group will ensure the new converts are baptised.

The picture on the left shows Pastor Charles praying for Mr Cleophas Odhiambo (wearing a blue shirt ). He was a former chief of the county who was interdicted for abuse of the office (corruption), and also for being deeply involved in alcoholic drinking. This conversion should significantly impact the community for good.

Three women stepped forward and knelt down to receive prayers We prayed for them and all three women believed and repented of their sins. 

It was such a wonderful time watching the Lord move and touch so many lives every day in our meetings, with many miracles taking place and people giving their testimonies on their past deeds and on the goodness of God.

This picture shows Pastor Charles with Mr Gedion Onyango (wearing a white shirt), this young man was healed from sickle-cell anemia. He is giving his testimony on how he had struggled with the disease for many years. Pastor Charles saw potential in this young man and spent time with him going through foundational biblical teachings particularly verses on salvation and church as described in the Book of Acts.

As a result of the work done through us by God in this region of OLASI, a new house church with nine members was birthed. 

This new young house church will be under elder Walter Ogwati who invited us to come to Olasi and was our host. He will be helped and supported by pastor Daniel of  Lidha House Church.  Lidha is a beachside town on the shores of Lake Victoria in Nyatike which is a sub-county within the region of Migori. This will continue until brother Walter becomes strong and fully built up and mature in the faith such that he can stand alone with his house church.

The picture below should encourage you as it shows young male Christians singing praise songs before young people and those assembled in the KHC tent behind them.

If you believe God would like to use you to help support the KHC next Mission Trip in November to Lwala Giribe then you can donate on my Home Page just click on Donations. The link was established, just to help grow the KHC movement. Two projects I would like to see completed are

  1. vehicle for Pastor Charles
  2. Funds for Bibles in Swahili

I took this photo of Charles’s vehicle during my visit in April of this year. It had not been functional for many months. The gearbox needs replacing and probably the motor as well. The best option is probably a replacement low-mileage Toyota wagon.