Back in Diani

Being back in Diani is like coming home. What a joy to be here.  I adjust to the different climate, the heat and humidity are a welcome change from Pittsburgh weather. 

Still learning again to drive on the left side of the road, trying to remember all the pot holes and speed bumps along the drive. Ready to break for goats, monkeys, camels and cows on the road.

You also know that you are in a tropical climate when you kill cockroaches, live with spiders and have little geckos as roommates.

But it is good to be here and reconnect with friends. Excited what God has in store for me here.

 Partner with Church in Kibra, Nairobi

This week I met with three pastors from the slum area Kibra in Nairobi. Around 1 Million people live in unimaginable poverty. The church of the Pastors has a outreach program to the community, providing some very basic food.  The visitation program allows them to bless people not only with food but also with the word of God and an invitation to trust in Jesus. We are honored to partner with them providing funding for their loving effort.

Pastor Nicholas, right next to me has a heart for the street children in Nairobi. He recently began ministering to them and  building friendships to share God's love. Food is a means to reach the kids. Money for food is the main hindrance  to grow the outreach. Our support  enable him to buy food for the coming month. 

It was an honor to meet these three men. Their hearts desires for bringing relief to the poorest of poor blessed me.

Karibu Kenya

 Yes, I hardly can believe it myself! I am back in Kenya!  I pinch myself to realize it. 

My first day yesterday was  filled with activities. Without a doubt, the highlight was visiting the children's home and rescue center for girls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every day is a bit of an adventure here. Many good reasons to trust God for His leading and  protection.

Peer Pressure

As teenager you feel the intense pressure of your peers, a very important issue to address. Part of the session was the song by Laura Daigle "You Say". The girls loved it and sang right along. We asked to sing it as a prayer and the session ended with worship and joy.

Worship Together

Jambo Friends
Today we spoke in the vocational

school. Talking about the Righteousness of God we have in Christ. After the service 12 young women rededicated their lives to Jesus. It was a beautiful experience and we praise God for it. Thank you for praying for us.

The singing is always very lively

Listening intensely

The whole group :)

Girls are all in

The heat  is on, today we had 35 C or 96 F. The classroom is steamy, but the girls paid attention and are eager to learn. It was run to be with them.

Tina told her remarkable story of how she dated her husband. They first kissed, after three year,s  at their engagement and waited  to be married before they had sex. 

Its worthwhile to wait for the ring

School Day

Saturday is a regular School Day for the students here. Today we visited the boys school.
Almost 70 students came to the two classes. We talked about how to build healthy relationships and waiting until marriage to have sex. Hot topics for every young person. The discussions were lively and engaging.

Demonstrating to build  a relationship on communication, shared values, goals and trust