Greetings from Kipkaren, Kenya. It has been a good day and God has blessed us with many wonderful encounters. All team members are now accounted for as we had been awaiting MaryAnn’s arrival. She was unfortunately delayed due to a flight cancellation, however, we just received her today and she was all but anxious to see everyone.
Our day began quite early as many are still recovering from jet lag. We were blessed to hear so many of God’s creations singing His praises. After a time of praying together and enjoying breakfast we were able to unpack all of the items many of you sent with us. We have over 400 pairs of underwear for the children and many other items to present to them tomorrow. Thank you again to everyone who was so generous with the gifts.
As Lori spent the day teaching about 50 men and 15 women from around the village about healthy relationships and the effects of domestic violence on their families, the other team members and I were able to visit a very special friend of Adele’s. Hanna is about 50 years old and suffers from a facial tumor. We sat with her and her family signing Hymns and praying together. It was an honor to attend “church” at Hanna’s home today.
Our day was also filled with several tours around the ELI campus. The clinic has developed well over the past 2 yrs since my last visit. They are now seeing up to 15-20 patients per day. Jennifer and I are looking forward to helping in any way possible to assist Bernard and his team.
Our young girls, Stephanie and Andrea are enjoying the time with the children. They have spent most of the day with the 96 boys and girls playing jump rope, tag and other fun games with them. This evening the girls were able to spend some devotional and reading time with the kids also.
Tomorrow will be a full day and we will begin the women’s conference, “Behold the Beauty of God’s Handiwork.” Melody will teach on femininity and helping the women discover who they are in Christ, Nan will bring the creativity talent out of each woman at the conference, and Lori and MaryAnn will spend time discussing the Power and Control Wheel, Boundaries and what God’s says about healthy relationships. Jennifer and I will spend the remaining 2-3 days in the clinic to assist in any ways we can and seeing patients.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. God has been good to us. Praise Him, for His mercy endures forever.
Blessings,
Danette for the Team
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Danette and team,
I can't imagine all that you are experiencing and all the things that you are part of right now. Danette, you were so heavy on my heart about an hour ago, 1:00pm Tues. my time. I pray that all is well and I pray each day for everyone's health, strength and endurance. I pray that you will all make a valuable impact while you are there.
In Him,
Heather Odenbach
Dear Danette and Africa Team,
Thank you for the update. It is good to hear everyone has arrived safely and that you've been able to get started in the ministries you've been called! I pray God's blessing on each of you and the African people during this precious time you have with them.
"...for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose" Phil. 2:13
"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" Phil. 3 13b & 14.
Delene Meyer
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