Just a brief update today...battling a bit of a cold and seem to get very weary at the end of the day. With a 7 hour bus ride ahead of me on Thursday (to Tanzania to visit my Compassion child), I would love some prayers for a quick healing and a good night's sleep!
Overall I'm doing well and quite busy with a combination of ministry activities and a few social activities over the weekend, like watching the USA lose to Ghana -- oops! The Kenyans are all cheering for the last African team, so there wasn't much sympathy for me in the room here at the house I'm staying at -- Wallace and Mary Kamau's place with their 3 kids and 2 servants! (Yes, servants, that's actually a very common thing here in Kenya.) At least now I will also be rooting for Ghana -- my previous trips there have given me a heart-connection with those wonderful people, too! Can't say that I'm a big fan of any other team except perhaps Brazil, another mission spot for me! But Ghana is the underdog so I'd say they are my main favorite!
This evening I was invited to a very nice dinner at an Italian restaurant in the Westlands area of Nairobi, courtesy of the group from Florida (Harborside CC in Clearwater). They were an awesome team and each of them seemed to thrive on the experience, including their trip to the Nairobi National Park for a safari today! I will miss this group...as they had a great spirit about them and I connected with several folks on the team. It seems that just as the groups get settled in and we all get a chance to know them better, it's time for them to leave! Safe travels, Harborside! And many thanks for a wonderful dinner and evening!
Anyway, I hope that you are all doing great and pray that God will bless each of you and your families. Tomorrow I will be helping to train another new mission team (this one from Indiana) in how to use the two "cubes" -- evangelism and HIV versions! And also attending a Bible study for the pastors of the various Missions of Hope churches...should be an exiting day!
Blessings and Peace!
Glenn
Hello Glenn,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your activities and the stories involving the lives of people you meet along the way. I met so many wonderful people on our trip to Kenya last September; serving the Lord as we serve others. You and the other staff members are making a big impact. Keep us posted. Many prayers for you, the MOH staff, and all within the valley of Hope.
Clark