after leaving isiolo, we made the long trek to meru, stopping at the izaak walton hotel for lunch. the national press were there waiting for us, so after lunch, we left (ignoring them) and made our way to kabare to stay at st andrew's theological college.
we arrived in time for arvo tea, and then attended the thursday evening communion service. we were a little apprehensive about what our welcome would be like following the press reports of the previous days. we needn't have worried though, as the principal, canon moses, made it clear in his sermon that we are all different culturally, and that we need to allow the law of love to cover our differences and be determined to preserve the unity of the bonds of peace in the body of christ. we were made to feel very welcome.
canon moses asked bishop john to say a few words afterwards, too. their communion services are fabulous and the words of their liturgy are meaningful and good - i think i'll use it in london sometimes.
after the service, we had a party! dinner was held in the midst of speeches from various people, as it was the last time they would do this before end of term. exams begin on monday, finish on friday, and everyone leaves on saturday. such a joyful, happy bunch of people i have never, ever met before, though they're reminiscent of maori people.
the whole night i was on the verge of tears - tears of joy and happiness at being accepted into such a beautiful body of people who are so willing to share anything they have with us.
please jesus, bless them with all your heavenly treasures, in your name i ask, amen.
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