A Note from Sir Euti

It is almost two weeks since our Lovely daughters left Kenya,It is unbelievable that time went so fast that girls are nolonger with us in Kenya.We miss you big.My children have been asking me when you guys are coming back and what I can tell them is that you will be back sometimes when the Lord makes it possible.You just connected with them.

I want to say that my family and I were greatly honoured to host you for a period of close to 3 months,our children,family,friends,church members and all the places you went,you connected so well and that was a prove that you are people who love christ.I want you to know that we love you and are proud of you. We miss you and how we wish we lived in the next door. Thanks Steve for the wise selection you gave us the Best for Africa this time.

Words,tears and feeling will always not express our sincere feeling and appreciation but want you to know that we have always thought you and have continued to tell many people about you and your Love for God.Our earnest prayer is that you will continue to be dangerous for Jesus in your own home tuff.Your impact will continue to be felt all over the places you went to.Visiting our small town in Mwingi was something to us as family and also for the entire community,not to mention the bed and breakfast with the stars and not scared of snakes and bugs.

Few days before the Youth Centre closed for August holidays I had the opportunity to ask the children what they think about and you,their words were few that 'they miss you and how they wished America was a stone throw they would be right with you.We will all continue to pray that the Lord will avail to you another opportunity to come back to the country of your friends.

I also want to apprecaite and salute the two weeks team under the Leadership of Steve and Tama Watson for coming over and working with our church and affiliate ministries,you did an excellent Job, the people you lead to christ are attending church and growing in the Lord.

Thank you for the great sacrifice to see souls saved and the kingdom advancing.
Please continue to pray that we will continue to be good disciplers of these new converts.
Our Youths were very much encouraged ,their passion for evangelism has grown deeper and they are getting dangerous for Jesus.

Our church this week and next week is getting ready for Kamuwongo church plant mission and are requesting that you be in much prayers.We plan to take up to 30 people and know the Lord will provide and use them greatly.This Saturday I drive to Kamuwongo to contact a wedding and drive back to Nairobi after the wedding.

Finally we wish all well with you families,If you ever get sometime come back and see us.I will look forward to hopefully see you before the end of the year.Stay in the fight for christ and know that your labour in the Lord is not in Vain.

You are loved and missed by us all,we pray that you will continue to stay in touch.

Love yo,all
Melissa,Jeff,Joe,Jane and sir Euti

A Note From Each of the Girls Continued

Wow...I don't even know how to put into words everything I have experienced while I have been here in Kenya. From teaching in the schools, playing with the children, door-to-door evangelism, and storying cloths; to safaris and sleeping under the stars, every experience has been AMAZING. You can truly see God's majesty in the simplest forms. Through a person coming to know Christ, a child's smile, or just sitting around a fire, in literally the middle of nowhere spending time with friends, both new and old. On the safari, God's creativity and humor could definitely be seen through the zebras, giraffes, elephants, and countless other unique creatures. The African sky is truly indescribable. The sunsets and sunrises both unimaginably beautiful, especially on the Masai Mara. We had the opportunity to sleep under the stars last Saturday night. The stars where more numerous than I have ever seen, and shooting stars went across the sky quite frequently. I have definitely been blessed to have had the opportunity to spend the majority of the summer in this amazing place, surrounded by amazing and encouraging people who truly live their lives to glorify God. It has been an amazing six weeks that has been filled with many experiences I will never forget.

-Rachel Haddon

My Misses:
Falling asleep on the couch with Melissa in my arms, Jeff's infamous yes's and no's with the raising of his eyebrows, Euti's laugh and "we'll talk about that later" quotes, Joe kicking me underneath the table during dinner and blaming Joab, Mama Christine's servants heart in EVERYTHING she does AND her sense of humor offering Rachel banana's knowing good and well she's allergic, monkey's, camels, and rhinos crossing the roads, teasing Deb about Bosco, sleeping under mosquito nets, WHEATABIX, walking into the classroom and having the children stand and greet, the children at the youth center in general, "How are you?!" sung in unison, Nakumatt, playing cards with the children in our apartment, a samosa and a cold coke, Jeff's drawings where he sign's them To: Chrisstin Judas - Love: Jeff Judas, Josaphine's Hiiiii, chicken in the dryer, the rooster who crows every 8.22 seconds, the Karina ENTIRE family: Jennifer, Bob, Shero, Kamau, Prince, Susan, Antony, and their oldest endearing celebrity daughter- Rena, Stephanie eating granola bars in church, speaking spanglish, PHILLIIIIPPPP!!! (thats for you Steph), all the teachers at the Youth Center, my teacher Eunice who wasn't just a colleague, but has become a dear friend, little Alvin coming to the apartment and asking where all the whites are, Saul's love for the Lord that was truly inspiring, ALL of the people of Baptist Chapel that know how to do worship right, African skies, and last but not least.....

Kenyans.
The adults. The youth. The children.
Every.
Single.
One of Them.

As we're coming to the end of our stay here, I don't know how to express my gratitude of the hospitality these people have shown us. I am forever grateful for them for they showed a generosity far beyond anything I could ever fathom. They showed who Jesus really was. They were the epitome of 2 Corninthians 8: 2-5...

"Out of the severe trial, there overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded for us with the privilege of sharing in their service to the saints. And they did not do as they expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will."

God has blessed me and changed me. I'm not the same... and I'm thankful for that. I challenge everyone that has come across this blog and read what we've written to take the time to serve others. Missions in your home town, missions to another state, or missions to another country. Jesus is calling you. Will you answer Him? Where is he telling you to go?

Will you be dangerous for the Kingdom?
Will you be Tireless?
Fearless?
Relentless?

We pray that you will...
Your life will be changed because of it.

Love in Christ,
Chrissy
(aka: Christine in kiswahili)

A Note From Each of the Girls...

The pictures above are of Baptist Chapel, where we attend church and where Euti is the pastor; a view of one of the local slums, Koragosho, where we worked at the Youth Center; an African sunset from our safari

From Britain:

Well, our days are winding down here in Kenya. It's Monday night, and we're leaving next Wednesday. My heart is a bit torn as our departure is creeping in on us...I have loved it here these last 2 months. I've experienced so much here...from seeing and working in the slums, to living in an apartment with some of my close friends, trying many different foods (some good, some bad!), going to 2 African weddings (which last ALL day), seeing some of God's incredible creations like zebras and giraffes and African sunsets, and making so many new friends in Christ. The people of Kenya have encouraged me so much in my faith just by seeing their passion and love for our God....they have no inhibitions and worship greatly even though some of them have little. As I have sat in the chairs of a few different churches here, one with dirt floors and mud walls, I couldn't help but take note of the heart of worship that happens each week. In Kamuwongo, where Euti is from, people walk for miles to come to church on Sunday. There's no electricity, no cushiony chairs, no sound system or microphones, no computers or powerpoints, etc. But there is more glory and praise and honor that is lifted up to God than I have experienced anywhere in America. We have so many distractions and complain about petty things: mispelled words on the screen, the music being too loud, the music being too quiet, the preaching being too long or too short, etc. How foolish we must be to let these things take away from our worship to God! I've realized my need to worship God unashamedly and without distractions. I hope and pray God will use this experience here to shape and mold me to be more like Jesus, and I hope that you will be encouraged by the many pictures and stories you all will see and hear when we return. Can't wait to see you all!!!!!!!

From Jessica:

Well the trip to the bush went amazing! It was quite an interesting journey.... 3 1/2 hour drive just to get there and we had 9 people in Euti's car on the way there and 10 on the way home ... just use your imagination! As soon as we arrived we headed straight to the wedding. It was very different from what we would expect out of a wedding in America and like Brita said.... definately a lot longer! After the wedding we drove out to Euti's mothers house where we stayed the night. It was amazing out there... more of what you picture Africa to be like. Very simple lifestye and no city lights. That night Euti's brothers killed/cooked a goat for us to eat for supper and we also got to sleep under the stars that night! I think that had to be one of my favorite moments from this trip... I just love to look up at the stars... I think its an amazing reminder not only of how small I am but how big God is and how no matter where in the world I am He is always looking out for me and He definately has such bigger plans than I could ever imagine. This journey so far has made me realize more and more at what an amazing God we serve and how it is such a blessing to just be a part of His plan. The people here have truely blessed my heart with their amazing spirits and they have been such a great example of undignified worship! The past few weeks have completely flown by and I know that I am going to miss the people that I have met but it is a great feeling knowing that we are leaving this area into some amazing hands! I can see that God has great plans for Kenya, Nairobi, and especially for the people of Baptist Chapel! They are so outward focused and ready to serve and I can't wait to see what God has in store for them!

well.. its getting late but just check back tomorrow to hear from Christine, Rachel, and Euti!!