As a
Bryce Home family in Kenya, we had a noble duty this month as we took good
time to visit three elderly widows in the program. These included;
1. Benedeta
2. Rusalina
3. Syprina (Pastor Achilla’s mother)
We noted
that the mentioned widows are of 80 years and above and the Lord has
continued to give them strength to move on. They have also been a role model
to many widows in this program and beyond.
During
the visits, all Bryce Homes in their neighborhoods had an opportunity to
give out gifts since it is more blessing to give than to receive. This is
the day we came to realize that fellowship is of great value to the elderly.
The fact that grey hair is wisdom was manifested when each of them took time
to address us. The lessons from each of them were as follows:
1. Benedeta;
Her message to us revolved around love for one another as enshrined in the
Holy Bible. She says that Bryce Home Program, since it reached them in
Kenya, it has practically manifested how far love for neighbors can go. That
love knows no physical boundaries like mountains and oceans. This is due to
the fact that God has touched the hearts of donors overseas to reach them in
their humble villages in Kenya.
2. Rusalina;
She emphasized the unique nature of God in working in ways that we cannot
understand. She says that through Bryce Home Program, she has for the first
time in life been able to acquire foodstuff in bulk. That even before she
was widowed and was privileged to be married to a husband with basic
employment, the favor that God has done to her at old age is worthy of His
honor and praise.
3.
Syprina; Since she is the oldest of all, her massage was very
simple: Let us fear God for He is the King of kings and the Lord of lord.
We also had a wonderful session of teaching. God
ministered to the groups of Bryce Homes through Pam who is a missionary in
Kenya. Her teachings revolved around involvement of God in everything we do.
Since most of the Bryce Homes have been struggling with their SBOs, this
teaching was quite timely as some Bryce Homes rehearsing to start poultry
keeping as SBOs

Benedeta, seated, is accompanied by younger widows for a grouped
photo when they visited her.

Pastor Lawrence presents
a gift (fruits) to Pastor Achilla’s mother.

Rusalina, fourth left
(standing) leads in a chorus of thanksgiving in the
accompaniment of other Bryce Home widows.
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