Africa Message

All is calm in Kenya. It appears that the political unrest was short-lived and those who wanted to make their point, made it. For in the past two days all political parties are all expressing regret over the demonstrations in Nairobi and Kisumu on 3rd July.

t appears that the unruly behavior of a few was simply that and nothing seems to be brewing beneath the surface. In fact there have been public apologies and headlines expressing regret in the national newspapers.

Kenya is making a transition from a autocracy to a democracy. And while there were a few in turly powerful positions in the previous administration, that vacuum has yet to be filled with a truly service oriented representatives.

Thanks for all your prayers on our behalf over the past few days. God is good. Things are calm and safe in Kenya. There is no cause for alarm.

All in all, Kenya is a very safe country. There are occasional outbursts of violence just like any other place in the world. I am sure the people of Kansas City still feel that their city is safe despite the recent murders that took place there and I doubt anyone cancelled their plans to travel there.

I am writing to ease the mind of those who have loved ones here in Kenya serving on a team, and those who are planning journeys here in the next months. You and your loved ones are safe. The Lord is their Shepherd. And if I might be permitted an observation: Jonah discovered that there is more danger in running away from where God has called you than following his leading, even if it is a far away land.

Thanks for your prayers

God bless

Dan and Patty

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