Hey everyone!! First off I just want to apologize to my friends and family for not blogging yet!!  I hope you all understand that I get a little tied up and focused on other things haha!  So my team is absolutely amazing and God has really blessed us with this natural feeling of family.  Now training camp is over and we are in another part of the world and we are still that tight knit family.  The people here are amazing.  Everyone is so friendly and they have all greeted us with open arms and warm hearts.  We have played crazy and intense games of hacky...

  Mambo, We arrived in Kenya a few days ago and have hit the ground running. Our host church is full of amazing members with the love of God overflowing from their hearts! I am more than excited to be learning the language, culture, and way of life. My team has become a huge cohesive unit. We are a family! I am excited to see the work God has in store for our team and in our own lives!  With the World Cup rapidly approaching ministry opportunities are so abundant. I pray that we break down our own personal walls that may hinder or ministry experience and we...

So, I made it.  Swollen legs that reminds me of the hulk, but I made it!  It is beautiful here, with the wonderful landscapes and people that I have met so far.  I’ve even learned some words, such as Jambo is outdated…like rad?  But Sasa is something they say to great to say hello.  And guess what.  I don’t know how it’s spelled, but misery (that’s how it sounds) means good!  Too funny.  THANKFULLY, they also speak english too 😉  I am sooo excited to see what will happen with the next few days.  I am Boa!...

We made it here, ya’ll!  I love it here and the people are awesome.  Just lettin ya know I’m safe.  God is good. Grace and peace,  Jake Smith

hello everyone! we made it to the International Christian Centre in nairobi, kenya around noon (5am at home). so far we have met the staff here and played games with some of the young adults. the flights went well, i slept a lot and didn’t get sick at all (thanks to the Lord and dramamine). we flew from atlanta to d.c., made a pit stop in rome for fuel, changed flights in ethiopia and then came to nairobi. thanks to all who left comments! please pray that our team will feel rested soon. i know there are several who have slept very little in the past three days. chris, i miss you....

HI MOM AND DAD! I made it to Kenya! We had a perfect flight and safe travels! We are here at International Christian Center in Nairobi and I am LOVING IT! I am eating and I got good rest on the plane but am looking forward to sleeping in my tent tonight (never thought those words would come outta my mouth. huh?) Thanks for all your prayers thus far! Please keep praying! I am learning Swahili and making lots of new friends here already! SO HAPPY!!   I love you momma and daddy! And all my family! Hi Kori and Staci! I miss you both!  Bye!   MARLA BROWN Hey...