Good evening, Friends and Family,
Our first day at BLISS and Kithoka Primary went well. We were welcomed with wide-open arms at BLISS for devotions first thing this morning. Several students gave speeches of appreciation and together the school sang for us. Doug led the reflection for us and we were blessed enormously by being together. The BLISS band even played. Moses (BLISS principal) explained our partnership philosophy of learning from other and set the stage for our time together.
We immediately started working together with teachers and students afterwards. Our major BLISS work teams were in the subjects of science, computer and business. The teachers had written out schedules for specific lessons and a timetable for the week. Our week will be full! The students and teachers are quite comfortable being with us, and are quite eager to engage in conversation with us. Moses has done an excellent job preparing them for our visit to overcome the barriers of our common language.
Our work team at Kithoka Primary School started with crafts, storytelling and singing. The pre-school children stole our hearts! The school conditions here are extremely primitive. The teaching staff have great hope and dreams with moving the school and children forward. We will be exploring ways to work with them in the future. There are many opportunities to help.
Kara presented the soccer uniforms to the BLISS girls soccer team, so now they don't have to play in skirts! They were ecstatic to receive them and the soccer balls. The boys received new soccer shorts. They will play a scrimmage for us on Wednesday after school. The girls team advanced to the semi-nationals last year. Just think what they will do with proper sports gear.
This evening we had dinner with Lawi and Florence Imathiu at the Thiiri Center and were graced with stories about their lives and ministries to the community, Kenya and the world. We were inspired and touched deeply by our time with them. They are powerful role models for leading a full Christian life.
The coming week will be quite full. We are energized by their enthusiasm and appreciation of everyone we encounter.We have been blessed GREATLY today.
Everyone is doing well and we are enjoying our time together as a team.
God is good all the time! And all the time God is good!
Be blessed. Know that you are in our prayers as we know you are praying for us.
For your the whole team,
Gary
Our first day at BLISS and Kithoka Primary went well. We were welcomed with wide-open arms at BLISS for devotions first thing this morning. Several students gave speeches of appreciation and together the school sang for us. Doug led the reflection for us and we were blessed enormously by being together. The BLISS band even played. Moses (BLISS principal) explained our partnership philosophy of learning from other and set the stage for our time together.
We immediately started working together with teachers and students afterwards. Our major BLISS work teams were in the subjects of science, computer and business. The teachers had written out schedules for specific lessons and a timetable for the week. Our week will be full! The students and teachers are quite comfortable being with us, and are quite eager to engage in conversation with us. Moses has done an excellent job preparing them for our visit to overcome the barriers of our common language.
Our work team at Kithoka Primary School started with crafts, storytelling and singing. The pre-school children stole our hearts! The school conditions here are extremely primitive. The teaching staff have great hope and dreams with moving the school and children forward. We will be exploring ways to work with them in the future. There are many opportunities to help.
Kara presented the soccer uniforms to the BLISS girls soccer team, so now they don't have to play in skirts! They were ecstatic to receive them and the soccer balls. The boys received new soccer shorts. They will play a scrimmage for us on Wednesday after school. The girls team advanced to the semi-nationals last year. Just think what they will do with proper sports gear.
This evening we had dinner with Lawi and Florence Imathiu at the Thiiri Center and were graced with stories about their lives and ministries to the community, Kenya and the world. We were inspired and touched deeply by our time with them. They are powerful role models for leading a full Christian life.
The coming week will be quite full. We are energized by their enthusiasm and appreciation of everyone we encounter.We have been blessed GREATLY today.
Everyone is doing well and we are enjoying our time together as a team.
God is good all the time! And all the time God is good!
Be blessed. Know that you are in our prayers as we know you are praying for us.
For your the whole team,
Gary
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