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2006 - What's New at FCB?

Faith College of the Bible Graduation - November 25, 2006

Photo Above - from Left to Right - James Musyoki, Sammy Bii, Isaiah Otieno, Molla Dessie, Silas Wynoni, Solomon Nguli, Sammy Musli, Joel N'geno, Paul Cheruiyot - (not present for this photo) Joshua Simba and Negash

2006 FCB Graduation Walk

Joshua Simba received the award for Most Academic Improvement,

Davis Muroki for Highest GPA.

Molla Dessie for Highest Senior GPA;

Sammy Musili for Evangelistic Zeal;

James Musyoki for Leadership;

Samuel Kogalloh for Kids Clubs

Joel Ngeno for medical officer

Stephen Okidoko for kitchen provost

All received Service awards.

Flooding on campus November 2006 - 2 photos -

June 2006 - The FCB Hebrew Class

Photo Above: J.Simba, P.Cheruiyot, S.Mutune, S.Bii, J.Musyoki, H.Carlson, J.N'geno, M.Dessie (Silas is also a member of this class, but was not present for the photo)

MAY 31 - 2006

Nathan Carlson - Kenya Report

During the first week in Kenya we got a network setup in my parent’s home office. Now Howard can use the Internet and printer without having to interrupt Bonnie. We also worked on several computers that were in need of repair. We went through a bunch of equipment that was in storage and organized it. At the college we installed a network hub and started making up the cable to connect the computers in the computer lab. Having the computer lab networked allows the students to share a laser printer.

The second week we finished making the cables for the computer lab and got all the computers settings configured. We also got the large printing press off the pallet and turned around and put in place. That printing press weighs approximately a ton. With the help of several students we raised one side and put some rocks under it, we picked up the other side and slid the pallet out. Than all that was left to do was pick it up one more time and get the rocks out. It didn’t take very long, but it was a project that seemed to be insurmountable. Now we can pray that everything still works, and the printing presses will be used to further God’s work in Kenya.

Between Seth and I, we took a lot of video, hopefully Sylvia can use it to make an effective DVD that will further God’s word.

I had a good time visiting with my parents. Howard has more strength and stamina then he did when he left our house a year ago. It was good to see him getting things done. Bonnie is the same tireless, attentive care taker she has always been. Both of my parents continue to give their all to the Lord. I am so blessed to be their child. They have always been excellent examples, truly living the life they preach.

Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. Please continue to pray for the work in Kenya. The whole country seems to be digressing. Pray for the missionary’s health and safety.

Nathan Carlson - June 2006

May 2006 - The Faith College of the Bible Chapel has been expanded.

Photo Above - The FCB Chapel, Students, and Teachers

May 1, 2006 - Howard writes: "Raymond and I both addressed the meeting, with biblical charges to stand faithful. It was an excellent assembly, with new denominations participating. All of the denominations must subscribe to a strong theological creed and be separated from unbelieving denominations.

In Photograph above are some of the 65 church leaders who attended the East Africa Christian Alliance meetings at FCB

"After the EACA concluded their meetings, a good Youth Camp was held on campus by the Holy Trinity Church. I preached on Sunday to the youth and three local congregations of that denomination. They were very alert to the Bible message. Many said it was a very successful conference and they hoped to come back to FCB campus next year.

"Today Raymond started an intensive course at FCB on Missions - with 22 students. He will conclude the 2 hour course in 24 lecture hours - all this week. So he lectures for 6 hours a day and then they have a stiff final exam. The core of the course is his Doctor's dissertation. Next week the entire college starts the full schedule of classes."

Report from Kenya By Seth & Janet Carlson - March 25 – April 10, 2006

It seems the proper way to begin a report is to thank God for allowing Janet and me to take the trip to Kenya, for providing for us, for keeping us safe, and for keeping us healthy. From the very beginning of the trip when it was only a desire to go and we couldn’t see how it would even be possible, God had already figured out the details. We are thankful for the prayers of so many both before and during the trip to Kenya. Compared to the difficulties others have had, our trip was relatively uneventful. None of our flights was off schedule by more than a hour at any point, we made all our connections, all our luggage made it to the destination both ways, we didn’t get seriously sick, and we didn’t have any accidents on the roads.

We left early Saturday morning (March 25^th) from Seatac Airport, connected to Amsterdam, and then arrived in Nairobi Sunday evening, which was 11 hours time change for us. Howard and Bonnie met us at the airport and drove us to their house. I vaguely remember a few things from Monday, but mainly we rested and tried to get our bodies to adapt to the different schedule and recover from jet lag.

On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we interviewed the students at Faith College of the Bible. Although it was in the middle of their final exam week, they were very willing to come to be interviewed. I hoped that I didn’t interfere too much with their studies. The interviews were done outside, and we had to stop occasionally to allow a plane to fly overhead, to let workers finish dragging construction materials around, or to let particularly loud vehicles pass. One thing I learned is that Kenyans speak quietly; the birds are louder on the tape than their voices! I had a list of questions that I more or less asked each one. As I interviewed them, I was really impressed with their sincerity about wanting to serve the Lord. I really think that if I knew 35 seminary students in the United States who were as sincere about their ministry that I would have greater hope for this country.

Seth and Janet Carlson at FCB

On Thursday evening we attended a farewell service for Negash and Zenawi, both of whom were planning on leaving Kenya in the near future. Friday morning we came to the Send-off service for the Evangelism Team. It was a time of prayer and devotion followed by the cramming of 13 students into a van along with the driver as they headed to Menet. After the team left, we worked on uncrating a printer in the print shop as well as some other small projects. On Friday evening we went with Howard to pick up Raymond from the airport (he had come a day late due to a diverted flight). Friday night traffic going to the airport via Outer Ring Road in Nairobi is not an experience I will ever forget! I’m just glad I wasn’t driving.

Saturday was a day to see a little bit of Nairobi and run errands. On Sunday we attended church at the Bible College of East Africa. On Monday we made preparations to leave for a safari across Kenya. The purpose of the “survey” safari with Raymond was for him to set up his schedule with the various schools / leaders, and for us to get to see some of the various works throughout Kenya. On Tuesday, we left Nairobi and drove to Eldoret. Once we got past a certain point going towards Nakuru, the “good” road ended and we learned the true meaning of a rough road. In comparison, now that I have gotten back home, I haven’t seen any bumps on the road since. It seemed that each day we traveled, it took all day to cover a distance that I would expect to take only hours if I looked at a map. Once we approached Eldoret, Raymond left us so he could meet his contacts there. The next morning (Wednesday) he met us at the hotel where we had stayed, and Rev. Joseph Chumo from the Lessos Bible School arrived for a short meeting in the morning as well. We did not go to Lessos because the rain had begun and according to Howard the road is nearly impassable when it is dry, let alone muddy.

On Wednesday afternoon we arrived at the Osajai Bible School and toured the grounds. Mrs. Papa and Silas (a relative of the Papa’s) joined us for lunch in the church building. We left Osajai and by the evening we arrived in Kisumu which is on the edge of Lake Victoria. On Thursday morning, we met with some of the leaders in Kisumu before setting out on the road again. We drove through tea plantations covering hills as far as we could see on the way to Bomet. In Bomet, we met Jonathan Langat and his family, and Raymond finalized his schedule. Upon learning that the Evangelism Team was going to be in Menet until Sunday, Raymond took his leave from us to join them there (he basically got his backpack out and headed down the street to catch a matatu). I got the opportunity to drive from Bomet to Nakuru that afternoon, and I learned that driving in Kenya is very exhausting because of the roads and other drivers. We stayed the evening in Nakuru and enjoyed visiting the game park on Friday before returning to Nairobi. On Saturday (April 8^th), we did some shopping and spent time with Howard and Bonnie. On Sunday we attended the service at the Independent Presbyterian Church in Githurai, the community where Faith College of the Bible is located. Pastor Titus Nzoka gave a message on three of the sayings of Jesus on the cross. On Sunday evening, we sadly left Kenya and began our flight back to Washington state, and our trip ended at 2 pm Monday.

There are many other things I could write about—many other stories to tell—but what I do want to write is that the work that the Lord is doing in Kenya is exciting. There are many challenges and difficulties, but also so many opportunities. One of my goals for the trip was to document some of the works, and we are planning on compiling the video onto DVD’s in the near future. Our intention is to enable everyone who has an interest in Kenya to have a little better understanding of the work there.

Thanks again for your prayers. In Christ,

Seth & Janet

Photo - 2006 March The FCB Family


James got married.	The Relief Container Arrives.	The New Dorm.	.Container set on foundation.


Constructing a Wall	Moving Stones	Container is now a Print Shop	One of the Print Presses

"Giving thanks unto the Father,

which hath made us meet

to be partakers of the inheritance

of the saints in light:"

Col 1:12

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