Adventures – Page 22

Mama Orphan

6/26/12 Today was our first day of ask the Lord ministry. Yesterday when me and Kim were at the internet cafe we ran into a guy Ken who works at Mama’s Orphanage and spoke to him. So I got his card to contact him since I knew we had the week to go and do what ministry we felt called to. So I thought that was a sign from God that I should go to the orphanage. After morning glory we took time individually to pray and ask God what ministry we should do today, where we should go, who we should talk to. When I was praying I kept getting eyes, eyeballs, blind. I didn’t know what...

School is NOT for fools

In America we are blessed with education. Even if we cannot afford it there is always free education. I always took this luxury for granted. I often complained about going to school and how useless it was. I was so wrong. God has been teaching me to WAIT on Him. That He has a perfect plan and perfect timing for everything. Before I came on this trip, I was dead set on moving to Africa and dropping out of school. I thought that school was pointless for what I wanted to do. God has been slowly revealing His plan for me and teaching me...

Scraped Knees and Patched Up Hearts

So this week has been interesting. It’s been one of the worst and one of the best on this trip so far. Last Monday was a good day, but Monday night was really hard. I felt so spiritually empty and dry. I guess I had just been putting it off so I wouldn’t think about it, but in our small groups we all voiced that we all felt the same and there was no more denying it to myself. I got really frustrated and upset about it so I grabbed my iPod and went and sat on the steps outside and kinda had it out with Jesus. I told him how exactly how I felt and as always, he...

Mopping with George!

This week was by far my favorite week so far! It’s been packed with playing with street kids, going to the orphanage and hospital, cooking, cleaning, etc. And it’s been so great. If you know me at all, I’m most definitely not a morning person…especially 5:30 in the morning. But I’ve started loving mornings here. The walk to church in the dark, the beautiful African sunrise, and the precious time with Jesus… The joy of the Lord strengthens me and I soak up the time spent praying and seeking the Lord. I know I will need those moments throughout the day to...

My life in Kenya

This week we have gotten to make the most out of having a large team. We had an ATL (Ask the Lord) week where we each prayed to God everyday about what he wanted for us that day. Then according to what each of us saw we divided into teams and went out! The first day I went with two other girls and we talked to a group of Muslims about the Bible and the Quran. We talked about our differences for over an hour! It went pretty well and we’re hoping to develop more of a relationship with them in the future to show them the love of Jesus. I realized I’ve never actually talked to...

Well, This Is Africa

I've been here for about a month now, so I feel as if I've learned a few things y'all might want to know. Here are a few rules/things I've learned about Kenya so far: 1. Don't drink the water. You'll most likely get a parasite. 2. Showering can only do so much, your feet will never be clean. Never. 3. African time is much different than American time. Go ahead and add about 2 hours to whatever time they give you. Example: Last Sunday we were told we would be eating lunch at 2. We sat down to eat around 4:30. 4. There is ALWAYS room for one more. We take Matatu's...

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