Greetings on this beautiful Thursday afternoon in Kenya!
Our days and evenings have been quite full and blessed with many opportunities to connect with our Kenyan brothers and sisters. In addition to our daily schedule of visiting BLISS and the primary schools, we spent Tuesday evening at the Kithoka Amani Children's Home. It was an inspiring evening with Dr. Karambu and the 25 children there. We learned much about their efforts to improve the plight of women and children in Kenya, and her very thoughtful approach to peace and justice in the world we live. This was one of many highlights on the trip.
We celebrated Ash Wednesday at Mwanika Church with Rev Agnes their current pastor. She kindly spoke in both English and Kimeru in a very meaningful worship service including ashes and communion. Drew assisted in communion and shared a special greeting and reflection.
There have been many opportunities to get to know the students and teachers. There was even an opportunity to explore cultural differences and lifestyle choices with BLISS students in a small group setting.
Each morning we participated in morning prayers at a different school with different youth from our team sharing. We enjoyed hearing the Kenyan students sing and share a devotion also. We also sang as a group for the students and were better this morning than earlier in the week.
The week has gone by quickly! We are all feeling blessed to be here. There is much exciting progress to report. I will keep this short as the Internet connection is intermittent and cranky.
Know that we are all well, think of you often and appreciate your prayers deeply.
God is good all the time. And all the time God is good!
For the rest of the team,
Gary
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