[This blog was suppose to go up on 8/12]
We started our Sunday morning off
with getting to sleep in till about 8am! :]
Church here starts around 10:30, but we got to Maasia Corner
around 10. Upon arrival we were greeted at the door. The church is very
welcoming to visitors.
The church had a wonderful praise
service with the children, youth, and adult choir singing. It was beautiful. You know that lost
feeling you get when you’re in a room and you can’t understand anyone around you?
Yeah, well we could not understand most the words, but when Jesus is present
that lost feeling seems to go away. The beauty of serving the One who created
this world is that He understands all languages. As a team, we followed after
their choir and sang “Lord I lift your name on high” with all the hand motions
that go along with it. Let’s just
say, for most of us on this team, singing is not our spiritual gift. But, hey,
as long as you are singing to Praise Jesus then Kila kitu sawa (it’s all good)
When “big church” started most of
the team went with the little kids to help in the class. All the watotos (kids)
gathered under a side hut and listened intently as Rachel told the story of how
God sent Jesus to Earth and the cross for all of our sins. Damaris and Alice
were there for us to translate so the kids could better understand the story.
Afterwards Kaitlyn (they call her Katherine) led them in the craft of making
salvation bracelets with the beads. Oh, the joy I got in watching the team help
the kids put the beads on the thread or tie the bracelet on their wrist. The
children are so easy to love and melt each one of our hearts.
Once church was over, Mary had
brought a broom for Jamye to buy and gave her a woven basket with passion
fruits in it. I laugh because the day before Jamye had been talking about the
brooms they use to sweep the floors, but also how she did not like the passion
fruits. Ariel received some fruits as well. “Passion fruit anyone? I make you good
deal, just advertise me.”
Oh, how they love to give. With
what they have, they give. The hospitality they showed us the last 3 days is
better than we could ask for. The challenge this ministry faces is one that
will take time. Being built in a predominantly Muslim community has shown the
team that as we go out and spread the Word, some do not want to hear, some will
listen and reject, but as we continue to pray some will listen and accept. It
could be a slow process, but it is in God’s hands. Galatians 6:9-10 “And let us not grow weary while doing
good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore as we
have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the
household of faith.”
We have two more days left here in
Kenya. Get ready to see some animals because we are going on a Safari,
Literally!!!! EXCITING!!!!
The team has put their heart and
soul into serving our Lord on this trip. It has been amazing to watch each one
of their talents shine. Sharing our testimonies with each other we learn, none
of us are perfect, kind of already knew that, but God has a plan for each of
our lives. It was His will for all 9 of us to be on this mission trip.
We thank each and every one of you
who are praying. We feel the prayers and know they are here. Thank-you for
praying for Boldness, it was needed; Safe travels-it has been answered but keep
it coming we still have to fly home; Health-upset stomachs is about as bad as
it has got; and PATIENCE—the dreaded one- has been one of the most rewarding
ones.
Family, Friends, Believers and
Non-Believers,
We love you all and miss you………….
<3
Cayla
Phil 2:14-16
“Do
all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and
harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse
generation, among whom you shine as light in the world, holding fast the word
of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I may not run in vain
or labored in vain.”
