Wednesday in Kenya

Jambo!
It's been another busy day and we're delighted to share it with all of you! We again were traveling different paths this morning as we left our "home away from home" at Brackenhurst and headed into Nairobi.



First stop, we dropped Luke off at a bus stop to be picked up by a member of the I-Teams Nairobi Youth Ministry Team where he spent the day encouraging and being encouraged. As he puts it, "No matter where you go in the world, youth workers are some of the craziest, coolest and most encouraging people around." He returned energized and laughing at being singled out as the "muzungu" all day long.

Sarah had a wonderful day with her missionary peers in what she tells us is a pretty typical day on the field. First, fixing a problem with a computer; then a team meeting to discuss last weekend's retreat: highs, lows, and recommendations for nex time. Then off to lunch, a ride on a matatu, and an afternoon training one of the local team in Excel. She, too, returned energized, happy and feeling blessed by her day.

(editor's note: this is not literacy training but a good picture of Luke and Cyndi none-the-less)

Cyndi continued with the literacy project and is encouraged by how well all is progressing. She believes she is leaving it in the very capable hands of the I-Teams missionary she has been working with and God will accomplish His will in and through this work.

Jason and Mark spent the day at the Mathare Orphanage which is home to 114 children ages 3-18 who are HIV/AIDS orphans and another 300+ who attend the orphanage school. The school runs pre-K to 8th grade. We had an amazing time hearing from all the classes - songs and memory verses. We were led around by headmaster Dorris who is a remarkable woman of God who the kids all have utter respect for. We had lunch with the kids and then visited with Bishop Ogutu who leads all of the ministries and programs along with 15 church plants of Mathare's Outreach Community Center. We heard wonderful dreams and ideas that the Bishop and his team have to help these ministries become self-sufficient. He also expressed his deepest appreciation to all of you who have helped pack and send the container full of food for the kids. By the way, it is making progress and should be released from the port in Mombassa very soon. Pray.

Missi spent the day recovering from being sick but is feeling much better now thankyouverymuch, and should be ready to join us at the orphanage tomorrow!

The I-Teams Missionary Team sends it's deep appreciation for the gift of "Safari" day. It was all of your support which allowed for us to treat them to this special day. They told us that they had a wonderful time and were completley refreshed by our day in the park. It was our joy to spend it with them.