This maybe our last update. Yesterday six of us went to Ilula, the other training center run by ELI. Ilula is where they make the bread ovens, have the windmill and many of the other projects we have heard Don Rogers talk about. But Ilula is close to Eldoret, the closet main city. We all voted and agreed that Kipkaren was a better location for us. While the six of us were at Ilula, Ann and Charlotte went with the Mobile Health Clinic. They treated tons of kids. When the surrounding villages heard that there was someone who could help with physical disabilities was coming, they came in droves. Many came with severe disabilities and expected Charlotte to perform miracles. Sounds like the ladies dished out tons of compassion and did assist in the cases where they could. Today the whole team walked to the “Jesus Bridge” that Don has shared about. It was a neat feeling to see the simple bridge that has brought so much of Jesus’ love to this area. David, the director at Kipkaren, retold us the story of the bridge. About how they used to show the Jesus film along the river and the people on the other side would sing “build us a bridge to Jesus.” Tomorrow we leave for a one day safari and then our time in Kenya is over. The others will fly out of Nairobi on Sunday and arrive in Los Angeles on Monday. Ann, Rebekah and I will go to Uganda to visit Ann’s sister and family. We should arrive home Thursday. God has been so good. Everyone has experienced good health.
Scott
(Just a little story! Last night we were eating dinner at David, the director’s home when Kierra, one of the missionaries walked to a darker section of the living room and said, “I think there’s a spider on the floor, a large spider! David walked over and stepped on a turanchela (sp?) walking towards our dinner party. The ladies decided they were going to check their room well before going to sleep!)
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Dear Team Kenya,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers. We cannot wait for you to all return...even if it is in TWO shifts;-)
May God continue to keep you safe, healthy and impacting lives!
Much love,
Jim & Betty
From Elaine-
I'm sure that you all have been "performing miracles" as you love the people you meet as Jesus loves. Being Jesus' hands and feet is what will make a lasting impression on everyone you've met in Kenya. It sounds like your hearts have been filled to overflowing. Thanks for taking the time to share with us who are at home. It has been encouraging to me and I can't wait to see you and hear the stories of what God has done.
It has been wonderful reading your updates and hearing what God has been doing through you. Prayers are with you as you come home in two shifts. And by the way, not only would I check my room I would check my bed, my shoes, my ... everything!!!
Looking forward to hearing about the trip when you come back. I will check the Bethany website to see when you will do your presentation and Lord willing will be there :)
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