It’s two o’clock on Thursday, and everyone is busy packing up, shutting down computers, drawing the blinds. Sure that it is in good working condition, the keyboard that had filled the air with such beautiful melody during the testing period is disconnected from power. The speed heightens, and things start moving upwards, into the big ORA truck. Lights go off, locks click as the keys turn, and we are now outside, together with CCI Neema members, ready to board the truck.
Two fifty five. Someone prays and the forty-five minute journey begins. Upon arrival, offloading becomes the main task right after a thanksgiving prayer for the safe journey. We set up the instruments, and some walk around covering the grounds with prayer. We notice children running around playing, blowing polythene bags as balloons, some men welding, and women cleaning up and making several trips carrying water from one side of the estate to another. The elderly but surprisingly strong man weaving his mat right next to our ORA truck runs and scares away some children who are beginning to play with fire. They fear him and scatter in all directions, shrieking in laughter and anxiety at the same time.
The day’s moderator welcomes the people of Githurai to the crusades, and invites some young ISOM students to make presentations. Their dancing draws people to where we’re at, and so when the worship team takes over there’s quite a crowd, albeit not very large. A couple of people testify about the changes that Jesus has brought into their lives – from smoking cigarettes, bhang, extensive drinking, rearing dreadlocks, all the while being in poor health; to being healthy drug-free family men respected in their community. We hope that those smoking and drinking in the nearby kiosks are receiving this message of hope.
The preacher comes on and gives a chance to a lady to testify. She gave her life to Jesus just the day before and her right eye which had been paining, tearing and not seeing well is now completely healed. After preaching, the preacher makes an altar call and people come forward to receive prayer. Some receive Jesus as their Lord and savior, some offer prayer requests for other varied needs. A counselor speaks to them as we pack the instruments again, and get ready to leave. After prayer, around seven o’clock, we start off for home….
Then Sunday is here, and all those who got saved during the week attend service at the Tumaini Community Church, and are warmly welcomed. The service turns out great. We are all grateful that the crusades were a success; we give all the glory to God.
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