You: “Habari yako?” (How are you?)
Them: “Mzuri. Habari yako?” (Good. How are you?)
You: “Mzuri, asante.” (Good, thank you.)
Yesterday was a great day here in Kipkarren. We had a powerful thunderstorm that turned steps into waterfalls!
Tim, Tom, and Doug presented the first session from the “Farming God’s Way” DVD series to the ag students and local farmers. The initial response was AWESOME!!! It was the “best ever”! Stand by for more tomorrow!
While we’re here, the children at the children’s home have invited us to share in their devotional time. H shared a story, “You Are Special” by Max Lucado, with the children last night. The kids really enjoyed it.
Jenn shared a memory verse with the kids:
Psalm 139:13-14
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
The children worship beautifully! Fred brought his guitar and taught the kids a new song.
After dinner, we participated in devotions with the ag students. Fred shared a little of his testimony and a passage from Exodus chapter 4. He reminded us that God created us for signifance. Then Steve shared an acapella solo at the ag students’ request.
Today, Fred, H, Jenn and Vickie visited two new citizens of Kipkarren, Jonathan and Corrina. It’s interesting to note that in Kenyan culture, maternity leave is 3 months of mother and baby at home. The mother doesn’t leave home during this time, and a relative or close friend usually comes to take care of the family. This gives the mother time to bond with her child.
Steve joined Vickie and Jenn at the clinic and visited the existing Kimbilio Center of Living Room Ministries as well as the construction site of the new center. Kimbilio means “resting place.” Living Room is a hospice-like ministry that strives to create a community of compassion that honors life and offers hope. This is a picture of Juli McGowan at the new construction site.
Tomorrow is church and we have the privilege to worship with our Kenyan brothers and sisters. Please continue to pray for our team and the movement of the Holy Spirit. Tutaonana! (See you later!)
While we’re here, the children at the children’s home have invited us to share in their devotional time. H shared a story, “You Are Special” by Max Lucado, with the children last night. The kids really enjoyed it.
Jenn shared a memory verse with the kids:
Psalm 139:13-14
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
The children worship beautifully! Fred brought his guitar and taught the kids a new song.
After dinner, we participated in devotions with the ag students. Fred shared a little of his testimony and a passage from Exodus chapter 4. He reminded us that God created us for signifance. Then Steve shared an acapella solo at the ag students’ request.
Today, Fred, H, Jenn and Vickie visited two new citizens of Kipkarren, Jonathan and Corrina. It’s interesting to note that in Kenyan culture, maternity leave is 3 months of mother and baby at home. The mother doesn’t leave home during this time, and a relative or close friend usually comes to take care of the family. This gives the mother time to bond with her child.
Steve joined Vickie and Jenn at the clinic and visited the existing Kimbilio Center of Living Room Ministries as well as the construction site of the new center. Kimbilio means “resting place.” Living Room is a hospice-like ministry that strives to create a community of compassion that honors life and offers hope. This is a picture of Juli McGowan at the new construction site.
Tomorrow is church and we have the privilege to worship with our Kenyan brothers and sisters. Please continue to pray for our team and the movement of the Holy Spirit. Tutaonana! (See you later!)
Thanks for the update. It sounds like you have all been very busy. I would have loved to hear hear you sing acapella for the students. Fred looks like he is enjoying his time and Jen and Vickie have their hands full. We will continue to pray and we can't wait to hear how your church experience went.
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