Love Notes

By: Laney Grosswiler

I love the sweet and gentle people who in spite of great hardship on a daily basis, still say with a smile, "JESU ANAWEZA" - JESUS IS ABLE. Pastor John (Wanyonyi of the church in Nzoia), every time he stepped onto the platform during the crusade in Lukume and before he left the platform, would lead the crowd in "Jesu Anawewa".
I shared all of this with Jane, the Secretary of the Board of Global Outreach Services, Inc. Jane has had experience on other mission trips. "Going to Africa for the first time is like your first kiss; it’s very special. Like falling in love for the first time, you fell in love with the people. You’ll never know if it’s just puppy love, Laney or the real thing until you go back."
As I stood at the airport, tears streaming down my face, Pastor Julius (Mbagaya) said to me, "He who sows in tears shall doubtless come again rejoicing," and he hugged me bye.

05/1999