(Photo – Amy and Don among other ELI staff and government officials had a chance to speak words of encouragement to the men and their families as we celebrated together the change in their lives)

Today’s events here at the ELI Training Center are beyond words to describe. Over 100 people gathered in the training hall from all over Kenya because they wanted to celebrate with 11 men – the new course of life they have chosen and have been faithful to for over 6 months now. Leaving an addiction to alcohol is difficult yet the testimonies that Amy and I and the entire crowd heard today were a powerful testimony that God is real – God cares for the broken – God heals and can not only restore a lost life, but can also restore the families that these men belonged to.

There were tears shed as husband and wife asked for forgiveness from one another and there are songs of praise and many prayers and speeches. It went for over 4 hours yet we all knew that such a day of sharing should not be rushed. It was worth the time and as we put our heads to rest on this Saturday night we give praise for the ELI Kenya Anti Alcohol staff and others in the Kipkaren, Kenya community who help support and guide this amazing program that brings rehabilitation to lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The name of Christ was honored today in countless ways.

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