Kenya Factbook

In the city of Nairobi, in the African country of Kenya, a handful of dislocated Rendille people have come under the influence of the gospel.  Trinity Baptist Church has welcomed more than fifteen who came for benevolent assistance.  Nine of these have come to know Christ and have found more than food for their bellies.  They have been satisfied with the bread of life.

Their fellow Rendille live some twelve hours drive north of Nairobi.  There are perhaps forty thousand plus members of the Rendille tribe.  Ninety-five percent of the tribe does have little or no knowledge of Christ.  Less than five percent can read or write their language.  Translation of the Bible into the Rendille language is in progress.  Many areas have no exposure to the gospel except occasional visit by Keith Underhill Missionary/Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church.

The main Rendille town of Korr is within a few hour’s walk of a large portion of the tribes' population.  The Rendille live in groups of 2-30 huts, called goobs (pronounced "gobs" like "jobs").  The huts are domed shaped with a narrow v-shaped slit of an entrance. 

Reports from Keith Underhill and Bob Selph indicate there is great interest in the hearing of the Bible teaching.  They are a monotheistic people who have a very simple sacrificial system.  There is much pressure on the people if they convert to Christianity and do not continue with the traditional sacrifices. 

There is a great need for water sources in this land, as many travel two to three hours each direction to get water.  Pray that there would be a greater thirst for the water of life from the fountain that flows freely.

A specific request from Keith is that the Lord of Harvest would raise up a laborer for the Rendille people from among a Reformed Baptist Brother.

Copyright 2006 by Brad Garrison

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