In this, the month when our theme is "When Heaven Applauds," it is only fitting that we applaud, congratulate and uphold particular saints who have been of great service to the church in East Africa and have been of great encouragement to many.

Peter Mukundi has been the administrator for the churches in East Africa and has served with great distinction, showing seriousness and integrity, while being a great brother to those he served and not just an administrator of finances. He and his wife, Tabbylene, have also led a dynamic bible talk group that has grown consistently and has been an excellent example of faith, fun and family. As Peter, Tabbylene and their sons Ian and Alan relocate to Toronto, Canada, we thank them for their love and for their lives and we wish them the very best.

Charles Omollo and Janet Waweru, having lead the Kigali church for the last three years, are now back in Nairobi, continuing to serve God with dynamism and enthusiasm. They have done an excellent job in Rwanda, and, while Nairobi appreciates their return, the brothers and sisters in Kigali will miss their love, faith and energy very much. For giving their hearts and giving their best to the wonderful people of Rwanda, we say a very big "Muracoze Cyane" ("Thank You Very Much" in Rwandese) to Charles and Janet.

Let us all be inspired by the great example of these encouraging brothers and sisters to live our lives in such a way that as and when we have to say "good-bye," we will leave behind a legacy of love shown, lives shared and precious memories forever treasured.

Peter is pictured, far left in the first picture, with other members of the administrative staff, left to right, Morisson Owade (Nairobi), Mary Ondatto (Nairobi) and Daniel Kung'u (Eldoret).
Charles and Janet are pictured in Kigali, shortly before departing for Nairobi.