The Bridge: Kenya Day 2

The group awoke early this morning to wonderful weather. The first activities of the day included fellowship while enjoying chai (tea). Breakfast consisted of fresh omelettes, freshly-baked bread and honey. While eating we each got an African name.

After breakfast we toured the grounds. The grounds consisted of the gardens, the animal quarters, the training center and the children's home (orphanage). The gardens were spectacular. The size is .8 of an acre. The garden consists of more fruits and vegetables than I can recall. There was an elaborate science to the spacings of each plant, the pest control process, and the fertilization techniques. They are very talented at utilizing the resources that God has given them. Every aspect of the plant is used in one way or another to bring about the most benefit. We will elaborate on this when we return :)

The next part of our day consisted of the men removing walls from one of the living quarters so that we can expand the facility tomorrow to make more living space, as well as allow indoor access to the bathrooms. Currently you need to walk around the building. Tomorrow we will begin adding in the walls. The ladies spent time visiting with the parents at the orphanage.

Everyone is so warm and welcoming and eager to share what God is doing in their life. The parents shared how they came to know each other and how God answered their individual callings to establish Christian homes. And how he did this!

The families are quite large. Today we spoke with one couple who cares for 24 children in addition to their 2 natural children, totaling 28 people in one household. They are not the only ones with families this size! The children are so delightful, they love to sing and dance to the Lord. We were able to spend several hours with the children outdoors playing basketball, baseball, dodgeball, as well as, spending time with them in devotional studies and bedtime stories. God is using ELI to perform awe-inspiring miracles within the transformation of the children's lives for His Glory.

Our joy is truly overflowing witnessing this healing and the fulfillment of God's promises towards his people, the faithful leaders of ELI, the children, the parents and The Bridge.

We thank you for your continued prayers. We will report more, include more pictures, and video as we are able to. Just know that our God is an awesome God.