We arrived via tuk tuk – a small golf cart-like contraption on three wheels operating a bit like a taxi service. Aside from riding in the luggage compartment of the Land Rover, this was close to the highlight of my adventures in Kenya. Both experiences were reminiscent of the days when it was legal to ride in the open bed of my dad’s pick-up truck.
Manzi, pastor of All Nations Revival Center and graduate of Bible School in a Briefcase, warmly welcomed us to his cozy office. As the 11:00 hour rolled around, we followed Manzi into the cinder block church and were seated in the front row, each in our own blue plastic chair. All eyes were on us as the simple church was packed and hot.
Worship in the African churches I’ve experienced – all two of them – is a beautiful thing. The sound of their language has a rhythm and flow that I don’t recognize in the English language. Perhaps this is because I don’t understand the words and have only rhythm and flow on which to focus. Whatever the case, I thoroughly enjoy meeting with the Spirit and worshipping in these African churches.
Kathy preached about the life of Peter before and after the indwelling of the Holy Spirit as Manzi translated her English into Swahili. Kathy pointed out that after Pentecost, Peter was bold in his faith and she called the church to have that same boldness. The Holy Spirit joined us in a very tangible way during the call to prayer. We laid hands on several people who knelt at the altar and prayed for a fresh indwelling of the Spirit and for a renewal of faith and boldness. I prayed that same prayer for myself – a direction-giving, life-altering renewal of faith and boldness.
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