It has been a great Christmas in Kenya. Certainly is different being half way around the world from "home." We celebrated Christmas with the gift of little Matthias around our little "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree--thanks to Knakumatt. Service was at 6am here at the Mission Station. I preached and was blessed to baptize 5 babies. Then we went to Ringa for service at 10am. There we had a small but faithful group that has been coming when the Girl's School is out of session. The service is in Luo and the evangelist that works with me translates my sermon. We had "coffee hour" with a Kenyan tradition for Christmas--chapati and chai.
This week is a time of rest before the New Year. Many will go to the church in Atemo and stay there all night singing hymns and with Bible study in the late evening. Early New Year's morning will be worship at 6am.
In the meantime we are enjoying the down time. The kids have a break from home school and I am busy preparing for my lessons that begin in mid-January.
We are so thankful for all who have been supporting us with their prayers and financial commitments. May God bless you!
A blessed Christmastide and New Year from the Rabes!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Rabe Baby
He has finally arrived--an Advent gift of God. Matthias David Rabe at 3:20 pm at 7.9 pounds. Mamma and baby are well and resting. We will head for home (Atemo) tomorrow. We give thanks to God for this wonderful gift, a healthy baby and a safe delivery. God has been gracious in carrying the baby and Stefanie through it all. Sunday will be a great day as Matthias is welcomed into God's Kingdom through the waters of Holy Baptism, adopted by God and regenerated and renewed by the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5).
Friday, December 10, 2010
Synod
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