Hello friends, It’s been a while since we last updated you. I was waiting to get more information about my health, but now I’m long overdue. Since the last update in July, I have had many doctor’s appointments and lab visits. Infectious Disease, Neurologist, Endocrinologist, Gastroenterologist, Hematologist, MRI of the brain, PET scan, and boneContinue reading “October 2025: Makeovers, Doctors Appointments, & Missing Kenya”
Category Archives: Building Kodemen Church
October 2024
Hello from NYC, The cooler mornings tell us that seasons are changing. We have very few trees in our neighborhood in Queens, and I miss seeing the beautiful fall foliage. I planted some mums in our window box, and little things like that bring us much joy. We have some updates on what God isContinue reading “October 2024”
Spring 2024: Spring in NYC
Hello again, dear friends: I apologize for the delay in updating you. Our days have been eventful, filled with exciting ministry opportunities and some health challenges. In April, we had the privilege of sharing at a supporting church, Soldier Church, in DuBois, Pennsylvania. In May, Paul had an opportunity to speak to the Outreach MinistryContinue reading “Spring 2024: Spring in NYC”
March 2024: Our Latest Trip to Kenya
Happy almost spring from New York City. The flowers and the magnolia trees remind us of new life, but the cold wind chills remind us to keep our gloves and scarves handy. Last Saturday, I planted two pansies in our window box. The colorful flowers provide some beauty to the limited view outside our window.Continue reading “March 2024: Our Latest Trip to Kenya”
September 2023
Hello again, once again it has been awhile since our last update. I’ll try to update you with the what, when and where. Our June-August schedule was full with short term teams from across the country and Canada. One night in July returning from leading an outreach team I fell asleep standing up on theContinue reading “September 2023”
Summer 2023
Hello to all, As I write this, I am reminded that the year 2023 is almost half over. As the days fly by, here is some of what we have been doing since our last update. My last visit to Kenya was April 22-May 13th. The main focus was to build a library for anContinue reading “Summer 2023”
April 2023
Hello to all! Sorry for not updating for a while. This delay is not due to the lack of things happening in our lives but just the opposite. Much has been going on, and we are happy to report that it has all been good. First, we want to thank God for taking care ofContinue reading “April 2023”
Summer 2022
Hello and happy summer from NYC, Our ministry schedule has been full with the needs here in the city and abroad. Normally our summers in New York are completely booked, but this year I had a 2-week gap in the schedule. I took the opportunity to return to Kenya from June 2nd – 16th. ThisContinue reading “Summer 2022”
April 2022
Hello and Happy Spring to all, Here is a brief what, when, and where since our last update. In early March, we helped NYSUM for spring break outreach. Approximately one hundred colleges from around the country came to NYC for urban ministry. Naomi was busy scheduling teams for outreach times and locations. I had theContinue reading “April 2022”
March 2020: Paul’s Trip to Kenya
Hello Friends and Family, During my morning prayer time on February 13th, I was compelled to return to Kenya. I was on a flight 8 days later. While I was packing for the trip, I began putting together some gifts for my friend Okiyo’s children. One of the gifts was a children’s book by StormieContinue reading “March 2020: Paul’s Trip to Kenya”
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