Kenya Update #3
Here is a quick update I received from Daniel this morning.
Kim, Real quickly, the last two days we have been doing house to
house evangelism in different areas. The first day was mostly to the
Maasai tribe and the second day we ministered mainly to the kipsis.
Obviously, this was a big stretch for us, coming from a place where
when people knock on your door to witness you hide from them or tell
them to leave. How different our experience was here! Everyone
welcomed us into their homes and allowed us to preach for them. Many
many people prayed a prayer of salvation right there in their huts and
received bibles. It was amazing. We have many stories from this, but
I wanted to give you a quick quick update. After the door to door
evangelism, I had the chance to preach in two open air markets. This
was kind of what I imagine the New testament like when Jesus preached
to people. There were people everywhere, and probably more chickens,
goats and cows then people! The Maasai dancers supplied the worship
for us, and we delivered the message.
We also had the opportunity of handing out bibles to many schools that
totaled well over 1,000 kids. Most of these kids had never seen a
white person before, so at first they were afraid, then they just got
a kick out of touching our skin and hair. The girls with long hair
couldn’t keep mobs of kids off of them (i think this was the most
dangerous part of the trip so far! hundreds of elementary kids hanging
on your hair lol.) Handing out bibles was amazing, all the students
were reading them and then Kyle and Cameron had a chance to preach on
the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand to all the kids. Ok
that’s all I have time for now, but we are really enjoying our stay
here. i am now officially “maasai”. They gave me a maasai robe and
beaded walking stick. If you are really lucky I will be able to send
some pictures. I am trying to transfer some of the best pictures to
emmanuel’s computer and then email them to you, but obviously this is
a process. The next few days we will be doing construction, handing
out more bibles, doing more house to house evangelism and preach!
Please keep praying for us. So many people have come to salvation
through the mission and we pray for many many more.
12 Comments
Keri Swobe
07/08/2009Wow,,,,keep on keepin’ on!! You are a blessing to all! Thank you for your message, Daniel. We anxiously await news and stories of all that God is doing through and to the team. Love to all! The Swobe’s
Kathy VanGroningen
07/08/2009What an awesome experience!! I want to be there!! Needless to say I am living vicariously through all of you right now. There is a choir of angels singing in Heaven for all the new believers. Thanks Daniel for the update and give Emily our love. God is truely blessing this trip and we continue to keep everyone in our prayers. Keep safe and healthy! Love – the VanGroningens
Angela Yracheta
07/08/2009Getting teary eyed over here…I absolutely love hearing from you guys! Thanks, Daniel for taking time out to update us. Would’ve loved to experience the open air market preaching! Sounds so cool! And way to go, Kyle & Cam! Reminds me of “6 or 5,000″ LOL (Houseboats joke). God bless you all! Love & hugs! ~Ang :)
Patty Bunker
07/08/2009Daniel, I was just praying to hear from you today.. .you and the team are so much on our hearts and minds, and many prayers are covering your great work there. I was moved to tears to picture the open-marketplace preaching and your experience of it being like Jesus’ time. We are so excited to hear the stories of the door-to-door ministry and the great reception that you are experiencing. Obviously, the holy spirit has gone before you and prepared the way!
What fun to know you are now an ‘official’ member of the Massai! Can’t wait to see your robe and hope you can take the walking stick home with you. Much love to Whitney and the whole team… Mom and Dad
Doug & Lisa Kirkorian
07/08/2009We love to hear about you guys spreading God’s word, it brings such joy to our hearts. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the great stories, we look forwrd to many more. Please give our Jordan a big hug, and tell her we love her. Doug & Lisa
Jean Williams
07/08/2009No profound words but a heart swelling with emotion and reflections to Team Kenya! Know we daily pray for health, saftey, joy, stamina, receptive hearts and countless other Kingdom things! Celebrating the one who began a good work in our hearts!! To God be the glory, great things He has done! (…and is doing and will do)!
Chaundel Holladay
07/08/2009So glad to read about your ministry there! Prayers from us at Saddleback Church for you all! Blessings on you.
P.S. We understand the hard to upload pictures thing. Our daughter is home from Rwanda after a year there and returning in a few weeks. She is amazed at our internet speed!
Grandma and Grandpa B
07/08/2009Daniel and Whitney:
You are experiencing a once in a lifetime adventure. Literally walking in the shoes of Christ.
We are very proud of what you are doing. You are both young, newly married, but are already making a huge difference in the world.
We love you.
Grandma and Grandpa B
Sylvia Thompson
07/08/2009What a wonderful report! Cam- How does it feel to “be out of the box?” We’re so humbly proud of you and Kyle– and the rest of the team- With God all things are possible- Can’t wait to hear & see a full report- God continue to bless you with love, patience, strength, health, boldness,and his Holy Spirit as you continue your mission- We love you and send hugs & prayers. I’m glad someone else in a response above shed a few tears. Grandma Nita & I shed tears of joy as we read of all the conversions- How the angels must be rejoicing! Give our love to Amelia- Love, Papa Pete, Sylvia & Great grandma Nita
JoAnn Hallum
07/09/2009How wonderful it must feel to walk in Jesus shoes there. Praise God for the opportunity for all of you to be there in ministry. Yes, there is an angelic celebration for all the new christians there. Is everyone on the team staying well so far? Give Kimberly our love, JoAnn and Rod Hallum
Lauren Williams
07/09/2009love you guys!!
praying praying praying!
thanks for sharing the beautiful stories.
Jon and Susan Menton
07/11/2009Jambo!