We were expecting 62.

Over 110 showed up! Rich, poor, young, old, rural, urban, teachers…..ladies of all descriptions came to Marge’s craft workshop. Now the whole area is buzzing…..our 4 km drive to Banja is lined with ladies wearing necklaces they made, waving as we pass. The lesson on hygiene was invaluable, and the Bible-study was well received as well.

The necklaces will complement jewelry for hair styles. Hair craft demonstration.

“I wish they wouldn’t keep saying that!” You may remember our car troubles in February. We were delayed 2 days, with the third unscheduled stop at a place near Mau Summit. The armed soldiers who helped change the tire kept their rifles in their arms, and kept saying, “This is a dangerous place to stop”. Well, we had more car trouble coming back from Nairobi. It was near the same spot. Once again, the mechanic who finally found us said the magic words: “This is a dangerous spot to stop”. I appreciate the observation.

So Sherry will be graduating on July 12, and her brother, Gord, and two of his children, Lauren and Ethan, will be visiting to celebrate! These children are renowned for choosing their grandparents so carefully.

But that will mean driving to and from Nairobi again. Thank you for remembering us, and keeping us in mind. God bless.

Ken & Marge MacGowan

Eugene is 3. He is cute! Unless God provides, he will not be able to attend school. Although there are no official school fees in Kenya, uniforms, exam fees, and hidden costs make it impossible for many of his age group to get an education.

He lives near Goibei, in a house with an old tin roof and mud walls, covered with a sheer coat of cement. Our car causes him utter panic – he runs to Mom and jumps up into her arms. He has little interaction with “foreigners”, but he is gradually warming up to us.

He spends the day with other children walking through the long grass, avoiding snakes, and watching the monkeys. His life will never progress beyond this state unless something happens.

How can we help?

Our Guest House, Conference and Retreat Centre has just resolved to set aside 10% of our income for a scholarship fund. And Eugene is on the list! As groups continue to come and stay with us, they will be helping children like Eugene.

Our ten families have also enjoyed the extra income in the form of bonuses! Their culture already welcomes visitors with joy and hospitality, but the promise of increased income adds to their zeal to entertain groups.

So our ten families and little kids like Eugene have a higher standard of living because of the help from Goibei. And from you, as you support our ministry. God bless.

Ken & Marge MacGowan