Good afternoon from Kenya!
Another beautiful sunny day in Meru. The sky is a deep blue with a gentle breeze though the sun is intense. We attended the 9:30 AM service at Mwanika Church this morning. Rev Marilyn, the missionary from Washington state, preached. There were many songs performed by different groups and individuals. Our mission team even performed "Kanisa Litajenjua (Who Will Build the Church Now) in Swahili and English. Even though we have a ways to go on the finer points, they appreciated our effort. There were many words of appreciation and gratitude spoken. Our challenge was to say good bye to so many dear friends at church in a short period of time.
We had a quick lunch at Thiiri Centre before sending six of our group back to Nairobi for their flight tonight. They departed Meru at about 12:30 and should have plenty of time to get to the airport for their flight. They will have dinner at a Brazilian restaurant in Nairobi before going to the airport.. Many of our youth made countless friends and it was difficult to say goodbye for them. I know there will be much email exchanged between Ann Arbor and Kenya in the future.
The remaining 12 in our group will depart at 7:30 AM on Monday to visit the national parks at Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. We will relax the remainder of the today and will be ready for the remainder of our adventure.
We have made many new friends and connected with many old friends. It is difficult to find words once again to express the deep mutual feelings that we have experienced this week.
We are well and continue to flourish in the Kenyan air. We will see you on Friday morning. This is the last email I will send out to report on the Mission Trip. We have greatly appreciated your prayers and support. We have been deeply moved and blessed by our experience together!
God is good all the time! And all the time God is good!
Kwaheri
for the whole mission team,
Gary
Another beautiful sunny day in Meru. The sky is a deep blue with a gentle breeze though the sun is intense. We attended the 9:30 AM service at Mwanika Church this morning. Rev Marilyn, the missionary from Washington state, preached. There were many songs performed by different groups and individuals. Our mission team even performed "Kanisa Litajenjua (Who Will Build the Church Now) in Swahili and English. Even though we have a ways to go on the finer points, they appreciated our effort. There were many words of appreciation and gratitude spoken. Our challenge was to say good bye to so many dear friends at church in a short period of time.
We had a quick lunch at Thiiri Centre before sending six of our group back to Nairobi for their flight tonight. They departed Meru at about 12:30 and should have plenty of time to get to the airport for their flight. They will have dinner at a Brazilian restaurant in Nairobi before going to the airport.. Many of our youth made countless friends and it was difficult to say goodbye for them. I know there will be much email exchanged between Ann Arbor and Kenya in the future.
The remaining 12 in our group will depart at 7:30 AM on Monday to visit the national parks at Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. We will relax the remainder of the today and will be ready for the remainder of our adventure.
We have made many new friends and connected with many old friends. It is difficult to find words once again to express the deep mutual feelings that we have experienced this week.
We are well and continue to flourish in the Kenyan air. We will see you on Friday morning. This is the last email I will send out to report on the Mission Trip. We have greatly appreciated your prayers and support. We have been deeply moved and blessed by our experience together!
God is good all the time! And all the time God is good!
Kwaheri
for the whole mission team,
Gary
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