The jeep bumps along the road
as Kenyan church leaders

make their way to visit 
a Global Mission pioneer.

Driving across Kenya 
can be a beautiful journey.

The wildlife, the people,
and the landscape

all contribute 
to a fascinating experience,

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

But the best part of this journey

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

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

where there were no Adventists.

In time, Linus helped start 
a small congregation of believers

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

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

Today’s visit with local church leaders

includes a Bible study 
and member testimonies.

David is a dedicated church member

who was part of 
the Mau Mau Uprising decades ago.

Between 1952 and 1964,

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

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

As he recalls that time, 
many negative memories resurface,

but he has since found hope in Jesus.

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

Pioneer Linus studied with him

and welcomed him 
into the budding congregation.

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

As they close the meeting,

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

The church’s central location in town

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

“Our church here 
is in the middle of the community.

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

The idea why we thought 
we would have a church here is

because all the people 
who are around here

would associate with the church.

I know it will bear some fruits.”

As the church was being built,
one neighbor named Karumera

saw the congregation’s 
construction challenges

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

She’s happy to help her
Adventist neighbors.

She soon became friends 
with pioneer Linus

and has started Bible studies with him.

During their visit,

the Kenyan church leaders 
get to know the other community members.

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

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

Let’s pray for this small
congregation in Kenya.

Pray that their example reflects
Jesus to their community.

As Global Mission pioneers around 
the world continue planting churches,

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

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