Church on the Move

A small plane flew over the camp, interrupting the sounds of the day and drawing the attention of the people below. The Samburu people are a semi-nomadic group who live in remote areas of East Africa, shepherding their livestock and roaming the land. For years, sharing the gospel effectively with such mobile people groups has been a hurdle for missionaries. But Lawrence, a Global Mission pioneer, connects with the Samburu in a very personal way.

As a member of the Samburu tribe himself, Lawrence has dedicated his life to sharing the gospel with his own people. He works among them regularly, reading the Bible and praying with them. They in turn enjoy sharing stories, singing, and eating with him.

Lawrence says the Seventh-day Adventist message has been a light to his people. More than 60 Samburu join him in worship under a tree every Sabbath, and many have been baptized. They sing about God’s love and about sharing the gospel with others. However, there are still challenges. Since the Samburu travel great distances, Lawrence walks for miles to minister to them. He also hopes to reach other nomadic tribes in East Africa someday.

Thank you for your financial support of Global Mission pioneers like Lawrence, and continue to pray for the gospel to spread to other unreached people groups in this region.