The inspiration was great as we gathered for the Revival Fellowship meeting at Forest Hills Church in Leola, Pennsylvania, Saturday, June 28, 2014. We sang two hymns “Great is the goodness of God” and “All Things in Jesus I Find”.
After brief introductions, Bishop William Rukirande from Kabale, Uganda, gave the devotions. He spoke from 1 Peter 1:3-9 about the ‘new birth’ and the ‘living hope’ of those who are born again.
Millicent Njuguna sang several songs . The songs are so good and you can understand the words of the songs as she sings. We were blest in hearing them. In one song she is saying the words that Jesus spoke to Peter “If you really love me, feed my sheep”. (John 21)
Paul Burkholder shared “Joy on the Journey” – a short synopsis of his life – and the blessings he has received through many of God’s servants. He named so many familiar names. It is obvious that Paul is seeing Jesus – and reflecting His love.
Helen Apio Sabiiti who now lives near Philadelphia brought her Mother who is visiting from UGANDA. Helen shared the medical ministry – she takes medical supplies to Uganda bi-monthly. A suit-case of medication costs about $200. Her daughter, Florence Anna, (age 15) showed a power point of many children receiving medications. Also Florence told us about going with a group of 18 other students to Nepal where they helped to build a primary school. Helen and her Mother sang a lively praise song to the Lord !!!
Andrew Onguka is home from Kenya on furlough. He shared three things: about people, about provisions, and about prayer. They have a school with 130 students. They are developing a discipleship training center in Western Kenya. He mentioned “all the easy places in Kenya were taken” so they are being faithful were God has placed them. It is obvious that God is blessing their ministry.
Pearl Nsiah-Kumi (who is from Ghana) now living in Bowie, Maryland – came to say the closing prayer. With her sister, Ruby Sackar and the Lawton’s, they sang a praise song in “Ikan” – ‘lift Him up, Jesus is the King, He’s the King indeed !”
Wayne Lawton, reporter
