| (Copyright 05-03-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) |
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| We want to thank all of you who so quickly assisted in our time of need. We were able to bury Haron. His funeral was attended by his family, the local congregation, and by hundreds of his friends. He was then buried at the orphanage. We also had a sobering (but inspiring) Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread. The children at Sengera House were all home during the entire Month of April. It was their one Month break between semesters. There were also many brethren who came to Sengera House and kept the Feast together for the entire seven days. And at the same time, many mourners came, giving their condolences, as the family prepared for the funeral of Haron. And all this transpired during the unusual (if not unprecedented) heavy rains that Kenya has been experiencing. Flash floods, roads and bridges washed away, and even a dam burst. (Weather related catastrophes continue to escalate all around the globe — “Signs of the times”). Haron’s funeral was a real challenge due to the heavy rains. The roads to the orphanage were impassable by vehicle. Even the four-wheel drive police vehicle transporting the body couldn’t pass in the deep mud. So, the coffin had to be carried, trekked on foot by the brethren, (and it was a long distance to the Sengera House.) They continually had to alternate carriers for relief as they got tired. But they never stopped moving forward as they struggled, trekking through the deep mud.  Transporting Haron’s body to the orphanage for burial.  Finally reaching Sengera House to bury Harron. There is a video that Francis took which is quite inspiring. The children were originally scheduled to go back to school on Monday April 29th. But due to the continued deluge; the reopening of schools has been postponed for at least one week. Thanks to your donations, we made it through the Feast of Unleavened Bread quite well. There were numerous sites, and the brethren kept all seven days of the Passover Feast together. (Ezekiel 45:21) It was wonderful; everyone ate three meals a day for all seven days. Many of our brethren “rarely” eat three meals in a day, but often go a day or two without eating anything. Our brethren are poor peasant farmers, and times have been rough for all of them. So, the Feast was a wonderful blessing. The brethren thank all of you from the bottom of their heart.  Feast of Unleavened Bread 2024 Getionko Congregation. Letter from Douglas the overseer at Getionko: “Dear Bill and Donors, On behalf of the Getionko Group, I want to express our sincerest gratitude for your unwavering support during the Passover Festival. Your generosity in providing food for the seven days of unleavened bread has been a lifeline for our congregation. Your kindness and compassion have touched our hearts deeply, and we are immensely grateful. We are reminded of the importance of unity and support within the church of the Living God. Thank you for being our pillars of strength. With heartfelt appreciation, Dauglas Ogendo Getionko Group.”  Getionko Congregation Children – Feast of U.B. 2024. These children were so excited to be together for the entire Feast of Unleavened Bread. And to eat breakfast, lunch, and supper each day was a huge blessing to them. You donors continue to make a big impact on our impoverished brethren. You continue to ease their suffering significantly. (Psalm 41:1) “Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.” (Proverbs 21:13) “Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.” Thank You. Bill Goff Website: www.khofh.org E-mail: goffb50@aol.com Phone” 843-447-0140 ——————————————————————————————————– See William P. Goff’s other articles at: Goff, William P. – Church of God, Bismarck (church-of-god-bismarck.org) Reprinted with permission from: A Voice in the Wilderness https://khofh.org/ ——————————————————————————————————– |
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