Africa Missions

Below are pictures from our 30 days in Kenya in 2020. We have tried to capture the 30 days with both spiritual and natural aspects. The people of this country are beautiful, precious and humble. The scenery is wide ranging and spectacular. Please enjoy this small representation of what God has begun there and prayerfully consider supporting our endeavors. God Bless

We first began ministering into Kisumu, Kenya by telephone February 2019
We first began ministering into Kisumu, Kenya by telephone February 2019
We began providing Bibles to the area
We began providing Bibles to the area
In order to minister by live-stream, they needed the necessary equipment. God made the way and we provided a projector and laptop to the Kisumu area.
In order to minister by live-stream, they needed the necessary equipment. God made the way and we provided a projector and laptop to the Kisumu area.
Livestreaming the services was a challenge at first
Livestreaming the services was a challenge at first
The people are very receptive and on Thanksgiving Day 2019 the Lord spoke, "Great light has sprung up in Africa!"
The people are very receptive and on Thanksgiving Day 2019 the Lord spoke, "Great light has sprung up in Africa!"
We began planning our trip
We began planning our trip
17 hours flying time, 2 days travel time
17 hours flying time, 2 days travel time
The members of the team: Micheal and Patti Harris, Lisa and John Meador
The members of the team: Micheal and Patti Harris, Lisa and John Meador
Arriving in Kisumu--the equator sun is very bright!
Arriving in Kisumu--the equator sun is very bright!
We traveled many miles
We traveled many miles
And we were welcomed with open hearts in Mirere
And we were welcomed with open hearts in Mirere
Who are so hungry for the Gospel of the Kingdom. First location was so far out that it is just "Kakamega" county!
Who are so hungry for the Gospel of the Kingdom. First location was so far out that it is just "Kakamega" county!
What a privilege to worship with such precious people!
What a privilege to worship with such precious people!
Declaring this Gospel of the Kingdom
Declaring this Gospel of the Kingdom
As a team, we all worked together and followed the leading of his spirit.
As a team, we all worked together and followed the leading of his spirit.
Woman healed of goiter
Woman healed of goiter
Praying for the sick in Mirere
Praying for the sick in Mirere
Instant Friends
Instant Friends
They hung on us and did not want us to leave
They hung on us and did not want us to leave
Getting to know the people
Getting to know the people
We went from Mirere to Bukangasi to declare this Gospel of the Kingdom
We went from Mirere to Bukangasi to declare this Gospel of the Kingdom
The saints of Bunkagasi
The saints of Bunkagasi
Bukangasi- we are a team and we all take part as the Lord leads
Bukangasi- we are a team and we all take part as the Lord leads
All of us participate and help share the load
All of us participate and help share the load
Ministering to the sick
Ministering to the sick
Children are children all over the world
Children are children all over the world
Every where we go, the children are so precious
Every where we go, the children are so precious
Some of the most beautiful singing you will ever hear, Mumias
Some of the most beautiful singing you will ever hear, Mumias
Pastor Aggray, whom our son met on his trip to Uganda in 2018, came to be part of what God is doing.
Pastor Aggray, whom our son met on his trip to Uganda in 2018, came to be part of what God is doing.
The church in Bungoma.
The church in Bungoma.
Town of Bungoma, Sis Patti Harris ministering
Town of Bungoma, Sis Patti Harris ministering
The children line up across the front to represent the stages of the life of Christ
The children line up across the front to represent the stages of the life of Christ
Bungoma, declaring this Gospel of the Kingdom and ordaining ministers
Bungoma, declaring this Gospel of the Kingdom and ordaining ministers
Great friends
Great friends
They always want a selfie with us!
They always want a selfie with us!
The beautiful people of Bungoma.
The beautiful people of Bungoma.
Tents set up on a field in Mumias
Tents set up on a field in Mumias
Always the children :-)
Always the children 🙂
Such a joyful worship
Such a joyful worship
Bro. Micheal declaring this Gospel of the Kingdom
Bro. Micheal declaring this Gospel of the Kingdom
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Ministering to the sick
Ministering to the sick
Apostle John signing the ordination certificates
Apostle John signing the ordination certificates
Preparing the ministers to be ordained
Preparing the ministers to be ordained
Children listening off to the side
Children listening off to the side
Ordaining the ministers
Ordaining the ministers
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Church in Mumias
Church in Mumias
Mumias
Mumias
Baptism in Mumias
Baptism in Mumias
Baptism in Mumias
Baptism in Mumias
Waiting to be baptized
Waiting to be baptized
Believers worshipping as others are baptized
Believers worshipping as others are baptized
Leaving the baptism
Leaving the baptism
The local people would always stop to look at us and want us to take their picture
The local people would always stop to look at us and want us to take their picture
Many times our car would get stuck, and sometimes we would have to get out.
Many times our car would get stuck, and sometimes we would have to get out.
Some of the beautiful flowering trees
Some of the beautiful flowering trees
Next we ministered in an elder saint of God's home
Next we ministered in an elder saint of God's home
Carrying the water to the house
Carrying the water to the house
We were ministering in this man's home. Such a beautiful precious spirit. We sad to learn that he passed away shortly after we returned home.
We were ministering in this man's home. Such a beautiful precious spirit. We sad to learn that he passed away shortly after we returned home.
This is his wife
This is his wife
This man could not speak English, but he prayed for Apostle John and we have no idea what he said, but the presence of God's spirit let us know the Lord had heard his prayer!
This man could not speak English, but he prayed for Apostle John and we have no idea what he said, but the presence of God's spirit let us know the Lord had heard his prayer!
Praying for the sick
Praying for the sick
Ministering about Jesus
Ministering about Jesus
They wanted to listen and learn
They wanted to listen and learn
People had come to hear the Word of God
People had come to hear the Word of God
The children- they were always fascinated at our phones!
The children- they were always fascinated at our phones!
Another church that same day, all in Kakamega County
Another church that same day, all in Kakamega County
Once more declaring this Gospel of the Kingdom. This is the reason we set out on this journey.
Once more declaring this Gospel of the Kingdom. This is the reason we set out on this journey.
Praying for the sick
Praying for the sick
Ministering to one of God's saints
Ministering to one of God's saints
Apostle John and the Pastor
Apostle John and the Pastor
Dedicating this precious baby
Dedicating this precious baby
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Well outside the church
Well outside the church
They gave us a lovely bunch of bananas!
They gave us a lovely bunch of bananas!
Some of the beautiful trees
Some of the beautiful trees
Mumias market
Mumias market
Mumias scenery
Mumias scenery
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If you look closely, you can see the people peering through the bushes at us...
If you look closely, you can see the people peering through the bushes at us...
And then they would show up!
And then they would show up!
Went to this home to pray for and elderly blind man who was not feeling very well.
Went to this home to pray for and elderly blind man who was not feeling very well.
He received prayer in faith. As we were leaving he walked outside to tell us good bye.
He received prayer in faith. As we were leaving he walked outside to tell us good bye.
Strength of God's spirit ministered to his wife
Strength of God's spirit ministered to his wife
This little gathering in a little community somewhere in Kakamega county! But there they were, gathered to hear about Jesus.
This little gathering in a little community somewhere in Kakamega county! But there they were, gathered to hear about Jesus.
We were not scheduled to be at this place today. But when we arrived they had wanted to hear this Gospel of the Kingdom
We were not scheduled to be at this place today. But when we arrived they had wanted to hear this Gospel of the Kingdom
Many came up for prayer
Many came up for prayer
God's healing power touching these precious lives.
God's healing power touching these precious lives.
This woman had been injured in a car accident and had a twisted foot and pain in her hip and back
This woman had been injured in a car accident and had a twisted foot and pain in her hip and back
After prayer she was healed with no pain!
After prayer she was healed with no pain!
Ministering at the hotel in Mumias
Ministering at the hotel in Mumias
As we prepare to leave Mumias, we were given the gift of a Kenyan flag.
As we prepare to leave Mumias, we were given the gift of a Kenyan flag.
Even the staff at the hotel requested prayer
Even the staff at the hotel requested prayer
The chef always had fresh food for us!
The chef always had fresh food for us!
The staff of the Shalom hotel in Mumias. They were very kind to us. We will miss them and they were sad to see us leave.
The staff of the Shalom hotel in Mumias. They were very kind to us. We will miss them and they were sad to see us leave.
Moving around the country . We were there for 30 days and had 8 suitcases and 8 carryons.
Moving around the country . We were there for 30 days and had 8 suitcases and 8 carryons.
Leaving Mumias
Leaving Mumias
Crossing BACK over the equator! to the Northern Hemisphere
Crossing BACK over the equator! to the Northern Hemisphere
The children always want us to take their pictures
The children always want us to take their pictures
We were really packed into that van!
We were really packed into that van!
Quite a different landscape here.
Quite a different landscape here.
Whenever the locals see "Mzungu" they want to show off for you!
Whenever the locals see "Mzungu" they want to show off for you!
We picked up some local ministers when we arrived in town
We picked up some local ministers when we arrived in town
Much different here- beautiful sunsets
Much different here- beautiful sunsets
A very common way to travel.
A very common way to travel.
Niamyra markets
Niamyra markets
Nyamira markets
Nyamira markets
Nyamira markets
Nyamira markets
Local markets line the roads all across the country. They sell most everything you can think of.
Local markets line the roads all across the country. They sell most everything you can think of.
We went as far as we could go in the van and then had to get out and pack our way in to the church
We went as far as we could go in the van and then had to get out and pack our way in to the church
Apostle John making his way down and around the mountain to the church
Apostle John making his way down and around the mountain to the church
Many came to help us bring our things
Many came to help us bring our things
Part of the team making their way
Part of the team making their way
Sis Lisa and Sis Patti hiked in as well
Sis Lisa and Sis Patti hiked in as well
A goat to greet us along the trail
A goat to greet us along the trail
It was a pretty good hike in
It was a pretty good hike in
What spectacular views along this path
What spectacular views along this path
Our destination!
Our destination!
Such beauty
Such beauty
The church
The church
They were waiting on us
They were waiting on us
Worshipping the Lord
Worshipping the Lord
Bro. Micheal exhorting
Bro. Micheal exhorting
Sis Patti encouraging
Sis Patti encouraging
Sis Lisa preparing the way for Apostle John to introduce Apostle John
Sis Lisa preparing the way for Apostle John to introduce Apostle John
Apostle John- if you look in the back, you will see the local children have gathered around the door to listen--and to get a closer look at a "Mzungu"
Apostle John- if you look in the back, you will see the local children have gathered around the door to listen--and to get a closer look at a "Mzungu"
If we had to hike in, then we had to hike out!
If we had to hike in, then we had to hike out!
The people were following us out!
The people were following us out!
Look at the crowd that has already gathered at the top of the hill!
Look at the crowd that has already gathered at the top of the hill!
These beautiful, precious people, they did not want us to leave.
These beautiful, precious people, they did not want us to leave.
The children!
The children!
Telling us goodbye
Telling us goodbye
That storm cloud opened up on us just as our van made it to the top to the mountain road!
That storm cloud opened up on us just as our van made it to the top to the mountain road!
A church is Kissi
A church is Kissi
Praying for the sick her as well.
Praying for the sick her as well.
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The pastor testifying of how God had breathed new life in him during the service that day.
The pastor testifying of how God had breathed new life in him during the service that day.
Leaving Nyamira and Kissi. Again the hotel staff did not wan to see us go.
Leaving Nyamira and Kissi. Again the hotel staff did not wan to see us go.
Our van trying to make its way into the hotel parking lot to take us to Kisumu
Our van trying to make its way into the hotel parking lot to take us to Kisumu
And of course, the luggage
And of course, the luggage
All along the road you see piles of rocks
All along the road you see piles of rocks
And nearby you see people sitting with a hammer breaking bigger rocks into the smaller rocks that make up those piles.
And nearby you see people sitting with a hammer breaking bigger rocks into the smaller rocks that make up those piles.
Rice fields as we make our way to Kisumu.
Rice fields as we make our way to Kisumu.
On our way to the airport--it has been an amazing trip. God has blessed and touched so many lives. Mostly ours, I believe.
On our way to the airport--it has been an amazing trip. God has blessed and touched so many lives. Mostly ours, I believe.
Always the children!
Always the children!
When we arrived in Kisumu we wanted to go visit the orphanage. To our surprise, word had gotten out that we were coming and about 30 pastors and ministers showed up to greet us! They wanted to hear the Word of God ministered.
When we arrived in Kisumu we wanted to go visit the orphanage. To our surprise, word had gotten out that we were coming and about 30 pastors and ministers showed up to greet us! They wanted to hear the Word of God ministered.
This is the room at the orphanage where the local ministers gathered when they heard we were coming just to visit. The room was full. The hunger among the people is so moving.
This is the room at the orphanage where the local ministers gathered when they heard we were coming just to visit. The room was full. The hunger among the people is so moving.
Our first "official" meeting in Kisumu. The unplanned meeting at the orphanage was actually the first.
Our first "official" meeting in Kisumu. The unplanned meeting at the orphanage was actually the first.
Pastor meeting in Kisumu
Pastor meeting in Kisumu
Apostle John with interpreter Gabiel Kole at Crossroads church in Kisumu. Demonstrating some in the pulpit "strut like a banty rooster"!! You just had to hear the message :-)
Apostle John with interpreter Gabiel Kole at Crossroads church in Kisumu. Demonstrating some in the pulpit "strut like a banty rooster"!! You just had to hear the message 🙂
Ministers ordained in Kisumu
Ministers ordained in Kisumu
Pastor Samuel with the team.
Pastor Samuel with the team.
Some of the precious women
Some of the precious women
Pastor Jared and his wife along with the team
Pastor Jared and his wife along with the team
Sis Lisa ministering in Manyatta
Sis Lisa ministering in Manyatta
Pastor Evans speaking in Manyatta
Pastor Evans speaking in Manyatta
Manyatta meeting
Manyatta meeting
Spirit of God moving the hearts of men in Manyatta. There was no alter call, no plea from the microphone, the spirit of the Lord moved people's hearts to prayer. Truly an amazing experience.
Spirit of God moving the hearts of men in Manyatta. There was no alter call, no plea from the microphone, the spirit of the Lord moved people's hearts to prayer. Truly an amazing experience.
Loving the sweet mother in Christ
Loving the sweet mother in Christ
Ministering to the people in Manyatta.
Ministering to the people in Manyatta.
Some of the precious ladies of Manyatta blessing Sis Lisa and Sis Patti
Some of the precious ladies of Manyatta blessing Sis Lisa and Sis Patti
Apostle John preparing to minister in Osiri, Kenya.
Apostle John preparing to minister in Osiri, Kenya.
Apostle John Ministering in Osiri
Apostle John Ministering in Osiri
Pastor Micheal ministering in Osiri
Pastor Micheal ministering in Osiri
Pastor Micheal Harris ministering in Osiri
Pastor Micheal Harris ministering in Osiri
Sis Patti exhorting in Osiri
Sis Patti exhorting in Osiri
This woman blessed us so as she worshipped the Lord with no music.
This woman blessed us so as she worshipped the Lord with no music.
Apostle John praying for the sick in Osiri
Apostle John praying for the sick in Osiri
Full tent in Osiri. We were told that the people would know it was time to come to church when they heard the music. The tent started out with only a few people, but after a few songs, it was full :-)
Full tent in Osiri. We were told that the people would know it was time to come to church when they heard the music. The tent started out with only a few people, but after a few songs, it was full 🙂
Ministers ordained in Osiri, Kenya
Ministers ordained in Osiri, Kenya
Baptism at River Kibos in Kisumu, Kenya
Baptism at River Kibos in Kisumu, Kenya
Baptism at the River Kibos in Kisumu, Kenya
Baptism at the River Kibos in Kisumu, Kenya
On our way to church the last morning our car got stuck again.
On our way to church the last morning our car got stuck again.
Getting stuck was a common occurrence. In this picture the church members came and tried to push us out. We ended up getting out and walking the rest of the way to the service as the men continued to work on getting the car out of the mud.
Getting stuck was a common occurrence. In this picture the church members came and tried to push us out. We ended up getting out and walking the rest of the way to the service as the men continued to work on getting the car out of the mud.
Sis Lisa, Sis Lydia, Sis Patti. Sis Lydia was a great interpreter for us and has become a good Rafiki
Sis Lisa, Sis Lydia, Sis Patti. Sis Lydia was a great interpreter for us and has become a good Rafiki
Some of the women after the meeting
Some of the women after the meeting
The children and their selfies!
The children and their selfies!
On our way to the airport--it has been an amazing trip. God has blessed and touched so many lives. Mostly ours, I believe.
On our way to the airport--it has been an amazing trip. God has blessed and touched so many lives. Mostly ours, I believe.
Always the children!
Always the children!
The talented artists showing off their work at the orphanage.
The talented artists showing off their work at the orphanage.
Sis Patti making friends
Sis Patti making friends
Pastor Micheal and the children at the orphanage.
Pastor Micheal and the children at the orphanage.
Delivering supplies to the orphanage
Delivering supplies to the orphanage
Rice and beans for the orphanage
Rice and beans for the orphanage
Pastor Micheal learning how to cook the rice over the open flame.
Pastor Micheal learning how to cook the rice over the open flame.
Part of the meal for the children
Part of the meal for the children
Pastor Micheal feeding the children.
Pastor Micheal feeding the children.
The children lined up to eat. They bring their own containers.
The children lined up to eat. They bring their own containers.
The local children outside the orphanage waiting to be let in to get their portion. The orphanage feeds not only their 40 children but about 200 more from the local village.
The local children outside the orphanage waiting to be let in to get their portion. The orphanage feeds not only their 40 children but about 200 more from the local village.
Pastor Micheal feeding the children
Pastor Micheal feeding the children
Local villagers walking to church on Sunday morning.
Local villagers walking to church on Sunday morning.
The children always want a picture with us!
The children always want a picture with us!
The children and their selfies!
The children and their selfies!
The children love to have their picture taken
The children love to have their picture taken
The children- how can you resist?!?
The children- how can you resist?!?
The children! Always looking and always waving.
The children! Always looking and always waving.
A coffin being carried on top of a van as part of a funeral procession.
A coffin being carried on top of a van as part of a funeral procession.
Local men fishing in the waters of Lake Victoria
Local men fishing in the waters of Lake Victoria
Moving the cattle
Moving the cattle
We were able to get out and see some of the fascinating animals. Zebra
We were able to get out and see some of the fascinating animals. Zebra
Three hippos
Three hippos
This hippo was doing a flip!
This hippo was doing a flip!
Mother and baby hippopotamus playing
Mother and baby hippopotamus playing
Impala
Impala
Monkey- this monkey ended up hissing at us! We moved away very qauickly!
Monkey- this monkey ended up hissing at us! We moved away very qauickly!
One of the many beautiful sunsets
One of the many beautiful sunsets
People walking to church on Sunday morning.
People walking to church on Sunday morning.
Sunrise on Lake Victoria
Sunrise on Lake Victoria
Just one more time with the luggage in Kenya.
Just one more time with the luggage in Kenya.
Saying good bye for now in Kisumu.
Saying good bye for now in Kisumu.
Some of the people came to see us off at the airport. We will truly miss them.
Some of the people came to see us off at the airport. We will truly miss them.
Leaving Kisumu. Until next time...
Leaving Kisumu. Until next time...
Finally back in the USA and our FINAL trek with all that luggage! Great to be home, but we sure miss our Kenyan family.
Finally back in the USA and our FINAL trek with all that luggage! Great to be home, but we sure miss our Kenyan family.

Singing in Africa

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