Hello everyone! I hope everything is going well.

I have had an absolutely amazing, incredible day. We went back down the creek yesterday, and I finally swam. Though we did encounter a problem on our way to the creek, young men and boys were bathing in the creek. (It is part of their culture I guess) But aside from that I had a fun time, the water was freezing!

Earlier that morning I went to an orphanage. There we played with tons of kids. They were all very kind but so many of them had depressing stories. There have been some road blocks that have caused lots of problems….

Well, back to the good news, after we went to the creek there was a cook out with all of the missionaries. Luckily we were invited! There were all kinds of great food and desert….It was so much fun! Later that night we (the kids) had a party of our own at the Bemm’s house. (The Bemm’s are long term missionaries here in Kenya) We watched Racing Stripes and had cake. That was REALLY fun!

And so now here we are today….today I went to church at the church many of the missionaries go to. It was a sweet church of not more than 50 members. It had a great service and had great praise and worship! Well that’s all for now,

Georgia Grace

We attended our first church service this morning.  About 100 people, most of who work in the hospital, gather together for a service.  We read scripture, sang hymns–My Jesus I Love Thee, Are You Washed in the Blood?, There is a Fount… and then the Kenyan worship team led us in some songs that we sing at Lakewood—Shout to the Lord, These Are the Days of Elijah.

During the service, they welcomed all of the visitors who had come to serve at the hospital.  They stressed that most visiting doctors had cancelled their trips because of the conflict and how our coming not only was such a welcome help for them, but an inspiration for other doctors to consider coming as well.  They are SO grateful for all of us who have come to help.  This really blessed and encouraged us.  I’m so glad we persevered and made the trip.

Most of you have probably read that the violence continues here in Kenya—some very close to where we are.  Most feel like the country is teetering on spinning out of control.  The message this morning focused on how the conflict here in Kenya is really just a reflection of the spiritual conflict between good and evil, God and Satan, love and hate, light and darkness.  The Kenyan pastor posed the question to all of us:  “What are God’s people to do?”  He made such great points—we need to stand up for righteousness, resist hatred and violence and pray for the God to intervene. And that we serve an awesome and powerful God who is able to bring peace and unity to this country.  It was a great and timely message.

We have a restful Sunday afternoon planned (meaning we don’t have a TV or car!) and we’re ready for the start of our first full week here at the hospital.  Keep us in your prayers and we will keep you posted.

Blessings,
Paul

Today was the best day ever. I did many exciting things and had tons of adventures. I went with Melody to hold babies in the nursery. All of the babies were very young (Melody held one that was born the day before) and very small. They weighed barely anything! I had a lot of fun doing that. And then I went down to a creek with some friends and my sisters. We didn’t swim this time but plan to the next. Well, I had better go I am on my way to baby sit a 14 month old baby as a ministry to one of the families.  She (the mother) told me that they never get the opportunity to go out or on a date because of limited childcare. I feel very honored to be able to help them.

Georgia

Hey everybody,

My dad started surgery today at a missions hospital and there were a couple emergency calls because of fighting between tribes.

The devil has tried to attack me in different ways trying to stop me from working for the Lord. Liv and I met some new friends named Kayla and Abby. We just got back from playing night tag at one of the missionaries’ houses.

Love,
~Sophie~