Orientation Day

Today was a day to get acclimated and get ready for the busy days ahead. After taking the morning to sleep in, get settled and have an orientation meeting we spent the afternoon at New Life Center in Bomani. When we arrived the children sang a welcome to us as we got off the bus and each class had a presentation to make that included songs, poems and scripture.

It is so endearing to hear these sweet Kenya children recite scripture and worship our God in song! Some songs were in Swahili, but most were in English. One class acted out the Bible story of the woman who lost her coin. It was wonderful!

For those of us who have been to Kenya before it was a great joy to be reunited with precious friends: Anne, Pastor Abraham, Pastor Allan and all the wonderful teachers and workers in the center! They send their love and gratitude to all of you who pray for them and partner with them by supporting their ministry in the church, feeding center and school. Thank you!

We toured the center and enjoyed seeing some new facilities that have been added since we last visited: teacher's housing, a storage shed for supplies for the teen camp held each August, and sidewalks. The plants and trees are growing so quickly. The truth is that the children are growing quickly too! It is such a joy to see how they have changed!! They are thriving and doing so well!!

Before we left Bomani we were able to visit the dairy project. We have 2 acres of land and 3 cows that will eventually produce all the milk we will need to provide for the 210 children attending the school. One calf was born this spring and already they have enough milk for breakfast.

As it began to get dark we headed back to Mombasa and a supply run to Nakumat. We were able to exchange money and shop for things we would need this week and can purchase there. Supper was at Voyager and then our final preparations for serving in the centers tomorrow and Friday. One of the things God has provided for us to bring is a huge parachute for each center. Tonight we had a practice session in which Donna and Carmen taught us how to use it with the children and some pretty fun games to play. I think we might end up having as much fun as the children will!

So now we are ready.......as ready as we can be to be a blessing to the children and workers in Vipingo (tomorrow) and Bomani (Friday). The weather is a bit unpredictable and flexibility is always a necessity. Please pray with us that God will help us to bless Him and all those we are privileged to serve no matter what the circumstances.

Denise