Food Distribution for Widows and Single Mothers

Jambo Friends, a long day in the country side draws to an end and I am grateful how God has answered prayers. Together with a small team of friends I went to Diama to distribute food items to widows and single mothers. I was able to share with the women and enjoyed fellowship with them. We gave out over 200 bags of food and made new friends.

The women enjoyed  our time together. My favorite part is our dancing!

Welcoming dance, the guests are invited to join in

Sharing with the women about the widow of Nain, one of my favorite bible stories

Agnes, my new friends

Typical African home

Beautiful country side

Women carry the food on their heads

Schools in Kenya

Day Care and Kindergarten

We visited several schools already and got a first glimpse into the life of a student here. Its really fun to connect with the students and teachers.

Reading a book is so much fun

Stacy was welcomed with many smiles

Listening very carefully

Stacy is teaching the kids

High School Boys are paying attention to Miss Stacy

They loved their teacher from America

Group picture at the end of the class

Stacy eating with her hands the delicious fish

Doesn't that look inviting

Stacy is good in making new friends, here two Masai

Jambo Friends
My friend Stacy arrived safely from the US and we did all sorts of things already. Have a glimpse in all our activities.

First walk in the Indian Ocean

Sharing with Single Mom at  church

Watching monkeys on the road side

Ministering to the Girls Go Beyond

Having fun with the girls in the small group

Catching crabs in the tide pools

Sea Spiders are beautiful creatures

Full moon on the beach

Food Relief For Widows and Single Mothers

Adventures Journey

Today I made my way up to the Shimba Hills. Rosie,a friend, works among the people there and she organized a food relief event for widows and single mothers.  RGGM was able to sponsor the event. Over 275 women, many older widows came to receive some rice and beans. The severe drought in the last month took a heavy toll on them. Rainy season started and everybody planted crops.  Until harvest RGGM helps to bridge the time until the maize is ready. Along with the food I was able to share about God's love for them. It was a sweet time of fellowship. Women form all different religious backgrounds where present. Be part of it and see for yourself

The room looked colorful

They listened patiently

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Some faces just tell you that there is a story worth to listen to

The drive itself was an adventure as you can tell. I was glad Bob came with me to drive most of the way. The video was shot on a "nice" part of the road where I felt comfortable to drive.
 Here an amazing view over the valley

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Discipleship one on one

Discipleship

Last Saturday we had the first of our Discipleship training sessions with the women of the church. Almost 30 showed up in spite of heavy rains. The interest is encouraging. We hope to create a vital discipleship program for women in the church. Training the women is a absolute joy and passion of my heart. 

 

The church entrance was flooded so we moved to the Pastors house

The love among the women is obvious

Signing up for Discipleship

Betty and I co-teached the class

Girls Go Beyond

Jambo Friends

On Saturday we officially went for the first time as "Girls Go Beyond" team to the High School. We changed the name of the ministry to reflect more our desire for the girls.
Going Beyond -  poverty, limitations, tradition, fears, expectations, self imposed barrier, religion, .......  these girls face so many difficult circumstances. We want to encourage them to reach beyond and go further then they ever thought they could. Our main goal is to introduce them to the love of God, which takes them into eternity.

We as a team had a great time and connected well to the girls. Here some highlights.

We had much fun giving out all sorts of goodies

Sharing some of my life story

Our fearless leader Edith

Small groups provide opportunities to get deeper

We give out some solar lights for students who have no electricity in their home

I made a new friend

The girls are grateful for the gifts

Humphery's First Christmas

“Humphrey's” First Christmas

 School can be so much fun. I was reading a book to the children about  "Humphrey First Christmas", a story of a camel that is pretty full of  himself.  He lost his most beautiful blanket on the journey through the desert.

 In order to replace it, he devices a plan to trike his master in giving him a new one. His plan worked and he was a proud owner of a new blanket, his pride and joy.

Three wise men joined his caravan to visit a King in Bethlehem. Humphrey wasn't really happy about it, he needed to carry the heavy chests of the wise men. The King was not found in a Palace, as Humphrey expected, but in a stable. The wise men keeled down and worship the newborn King.

It's a funny and really sweet book. After I finished reading I asked the children what they could give to Jesus, what they loved most! Think carefully I asked them, what is your most priced possession?




  After a few moments one boy raises his hand and says: “My mother"! Everybody laughed, even he. What a precious answer. He really loves his mom and to be willing to give her away would cost him dearly. He had my admiration. Then I talked about their hearts, we can give Jesus our hearts, ourselves, that is the most treasures thing we can give to him.
What a sweet moment with the children. Some looked at me with sparkling eyes as I spoke of giving our hearts to Jesus. 

Most of the children are from families that don't know about God's love. I have the honor inviting them to give themselves to Christ, isn't that worthwhile living for; and sometimes also suffer for.