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MPEKETONI, KENYA (August 22, 2006) – The Evangelical Covenant Church of Kenya licensed three additional pastors on Sunday. In addition to the licensing, five children were dedicated and three believers baptized. Following are additional photos from Sunday’s worship experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Zepeda<\/td>\nAlberto Zepeda addresses pastors (at right) during the licensing ceremony as part of Sunday’s worship service at the church in Mpeketoni. He is assisted by interpreter Duncan Ngoima.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The actual licenses are distributed to the pastors, including (from left) Matthew Muchana, Macdonald Mashan, and John Njaramba Kiruga.<\/td>\n\"Distribution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Zepeda<\/td>\nAlberto Zepeda preaches with the assistance of his interpreter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brad Bergfalk, senior pastor at Zion Covenant Church in Jamestown, New York, participates in the dedication of one of five children during Sunday’s service.<\/td>\n\"Bergfalk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Baptism<\/td>\nWhile there was a baptism service conducted in Lake Kenyatta immediately following Sunday’s worship service, this photo shows a baptism that took place earlier – on Friday – in the ocean off Manda Island near Lamu.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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