NOT EVERYONE HAS THE CONVENIENCES WE TAKE FOR GRANTED

 

On Sunday, August 10, the new Saint Veronica Church that a few of us have been working on will be dedicated in Kenyatta Village, Kenya, in eastern Africa. It is a major improvement over the old St. Veronica Church as the before/after pictures below show so well. 

The photo above shows the almost-finished new church a couple of weeks ago. What it doesn't show is the construction of the new latrine (outhouse) at the far end of the rear of the church. Because there is no running water available to the church and most homes, a new larine for the church is required. Because they are expecting 1,000 people from the neighboring villages for the dedication, it will be an absolute necessity that it be finished and ready for the upcoming dedication - just eleven days away!    

Below is a photo of the construction of the pit for the new latrine. It has a poured concrete footing on top of laid stone walls holding back the dirt of the pit walls. This photo was taken a couple of weeks back. When finished, there will be two rooms above ground - one for men and the other for women. 

This photo is not meant to embarrass the good people of Kenyatta Village in Kenya. They are poor, yes, but rich in faith. No, this is meant to raise the awareness of the people living in this country about how much we take for granted, compared to the rest of the world! Many of these good people have to walk miles to church and back home. They have to carry their own food and water for the sometimes dangerous trip in all kinds of weather. They have told me, over and over again, that they consider this new church, with its new bell tower and latrine, a "miracle!" In a way it is! 

With the help of a few generous donors, we have completed the church, with most of its furnishings, as well as funded the food and drinks for a community-wide celebration at the dedication. 

They will be praying for us, so let us pray for them as they finalize the preparations for their historic dedication event. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CONTACT FATHER KNOTT

jrknott@bellsouth.net

1-502-303-4571