I was inspired to start this blog by another missionary who blogged about his life in Kenya. I know I really enjoyed reading and seeing the pictures. He was good at it and I think he should turn it into a book someday. I don't know how good I'll be at this, but my goal for this blog is to share what the Lord is doing in my life and in Kenya.
Friday, September 3, 2010
September Prayer Letter
The month of July brought many visitors to Nanyuki. We had a young lady come and spend some time with the school kids and orphans. Being a school teacher in the UK, she taught the children many fun games which they enjoyed. She brought with her bottles of washable finger paint. The orphans in particular enjoyed the finger paint. We had to show them a couple of times before they were brave enough to put their fingers into the paint. I believe what they enjoyed most was her British accent and her big smile.
We also had a group from El Paso, Texas come. They went around in some of the village schools presenting a mime and teaching the children a song in sign language. I was with them at one of the schools and had the opportunity to talk with two girls that responded to the invitation.One trusted Christ as her Savior and the other girl came about assurance of salvation.Many decisions were made during the time they were here!
The children have been on a school break for the month of August.That has given me more time to spend with our orphans in Naibor and Timau.The more time I have spent with them, the more they have opened up to me and I am learning about each one of them.One Saturday we enjoyed a great game of baseball at the boys’ orphanage in Timau.Both orphanages are in temporary buildings, one in mud huts and the other in rough wooden buildings.The Lord has blessed with 33 acres of land in an area called Jua Kali (Hot Sun).We have built a church which is not quite finished and have broken ground to build an orphanage for all the orphans to move into!
During the August school break, many of the kids return to their family home places, which are out in the bush.I do not have anything new to tell you concerning Sarah and Issah.School will be starting back in one week.Please continue to pray for their salvation and for Jeff.Thank you for sending and supporting me to reach the children for Christ here in Kenya!
PRAYER REQUEST - That Sarah, Issah and Jeff might trust Christ as their Savior. - As I attend classes and bring my Swahili back up to speed.
I grew up in a Christian home, but it wasn't till I was ten years old that I tusted Christ as Lord and Savior of my life.
Some of you may wonder how I became a missionary. I grew up learning about missions and missionaries. Through that God gave me a love for missions. So, when I was 13 yrs. old I surrendered to God's call on my life to be a missionary. I wouldn't dream of being anything else. It's so wonderful to be in the middle of the Lord's will!
Someday I would like to hike to the top of Mount Kenya! I would also like to go see places such as Hawaii, London, Washington D.C., the rest of Gettysburg (only got to see half), Niagara Falls, Hike the Grand Canyon, hike the Rockies, the Smokies, see Boston, and see the Statue of Liberty.
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