Trouble at 20 Acres revisited

Our court hearing was this morning, and Francis Mbuvi attended with our attorney (advocate for all us British-speaking people).  But the advocate for the other side did not show up.  This was the last opportunity to make a case, so the judge heard our advocate out and then stated that a ruling will be given on 16 December.  Our advocate told Francis that it will only be the ruling; there will be no more opportunity to present evidence.  So that is good news for us.   The picture is of the Member of Parliament and his people on the day they invaded the land.

The people continue to build; the trusses are ready to go on the roof.  They are using government funds from the Constituency Development Fund to do the building, so they are not personally at any loss whatever happens.  

Thank you for praying and for your concern and care.  We are well and going on with serving street children.  We have some great kids in our program now, and every day is a joy with them.  The last few days they have been coming up to Darlene and me one by one to ask, "What day are you leaving?" and to add, "I'll miss you."  And we will miss them too, but it will be good to be in the USA to report on the ministry, see family and gather things needed for the ministry.  

We opened the school uniform shop yesterday, or at least Jackton did.  Today there were several people at the shop finishing up details -- Philip and two of the girls were painting signs, Jackton and two students were checking on prices and setting out uniforms and accessories, and a few people were coming around to see what was happening.  A few customers have come in as well.

On Friday Jackton has an appointment with Rafiki Children's Home; they want to consider giving him a contract to supply uniforms -- that would be a great opportunity for us.  

The Team is planning the holiday season -- they have several great activities set up for the students, so they don't have to go to school while everyone else in the country is on holiday!

Have a happy holiday preparation time!