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The jeep bumps along the road[br]as Kenyan church leaders

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make their way to visit [br]a Global Mission pioneer.

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Driving across Kenya [br]can be a beautiful journey.

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The wildlife, the people,[br]and the landscape

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all contribute [br]to a fascinating experience,

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although there’s always a chance[br]of running into a problem.

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But the best part of this journey

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is meeting people like [br]Pioneer Linus [Lee-nus].

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He prayed for God to use him [br]and was assigned to work in a town

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where there were no Adventists.

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In time, Linus helped start [br]a small congregation of believers

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who are now in the process [br]of constructing a church of their own!

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Everyone takes part in the construction,[br]eager to see the building finished.

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Today’s visit with local church leaders

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includes a Bible study [br]and member testimonies.

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David is a dedicated church member

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who was part of [br]the Mau Mau Uprising decades ago.

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Between 1952 and 1964,

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there was conflict between the British[br]and a group of Kenyans.

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Before he became an Adventist,[br]David fought in this conflict.

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As he recalls that time, [br]many negative memories resurface,

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but he has since found hope in Jesus.

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He shares how God transformed him[br]and brought peace into his life.

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Pioneer Linus studied with him

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and welcomed him [br]into the budding congregation.

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Other members share both the burdens[br]and the joys in their lives.

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As they close the meeting,

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they pray for God to use [br]each person in the room for His glory.

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The church’s central location in town

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makes it easy for people[br]to see what the church is about.

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“Our church here [br]is in the middle of the community.

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If you look around, it’s surrounded[br]by houses where people live.

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The idea why we thought [br]we would have a church here is

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because all the people [br]who are around here

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would associate with the church.

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I know it will bear some fruits.”

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As the church was being built,[br]one neighbor named Karumera

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saw the congregation’s [br]construction challenges

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and offered to store equipment[br]in her home to keep it safe.

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She’s happy to help her[br]Adventist neighbors.

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She soon became friends [br]with pioneer Linus

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and has started Bible studies with him.

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During their visit,

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the Kenyan church leaders [br]get to know the other community members.

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The neighbors share that they like [br]getting to know their Adventist neighbors,

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and some would like to visit [br]the church on a future Sabbath.

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Let’s pray for this small[br]congregation in Kenya.

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Pray that their example reflects[br]Jesus to their community.

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As Global Mission pioneers around [br]the world continue planting churches,

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let’s also pray [br]for the challenges they may face.

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Thank you for supporting Global Mission,[br]making testimonies like these possible.