June 12, 2012
Today was my first experience with the Kenyans markets! We left early and got to market as they were unloading their wares for the day, How can I say this delicately....the selection was interesting. Carrots, pineapples, tomatoes, and an assortment of other vegetables all resembling the fruit or vegetables we eat in the US...but so far from it! We throw food away if it looked like the fruits and vegetables the Kenyans bought everyday! I haven't figured out how to post pictures here...so check out my facebook page for photos. I tasted a tree tomato for the first time....the proprietor offered us one to taste(do I refuse and possibly offend or do I chance getting sick) well I tasted it and it was not good...
Was told later these tree tomatoes were very sweet and they make juice out of them...will try that at a later time!
Then headed to a Bible study at another missionaries house here in Mombasa. They were just completing a 5 month study of Esther. I was struck by the realization, "here I am in Africa and within this body of believers and were Americans, or should I say Texans. British, as well as Kenyans all studying and worshiping the same Bible the same God! This might not be signification to you but it sure was to me! It doesn't matter what our skin color or nationality we are we will all one day be citizens of heaven! That is huge! Our world would be a different place if more believers grasp on to this truth!
Tomorrow we return to MBEWAU Academy! Meeting with teachers tomorrow...please pray that I will be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading as to what is the greatest need these precious teachers have and how I can begin to fill this need! Continue to pray for wisdom and direction for me...my blog is named Starting at the Jordan...enable me Lord Jesus to know what to do now that I have stepped into the Jordan!
There is another team arriving on Friday, please pray for their travel safety and a quick adjustment to the climate as well as all things Africa!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Happy birthday Michelle! I love you baby girl and can't wait to see you next month!
Can't believe I will not hear her voice on her birthday!
Today we went to the school for the first time! Mid-term exams were going on so was not able to see a typical classroom in action. Kids a delight, with all their curiosity about some American coming to their school! Every classroom has a teacher and an aid, with 36-28 students in each class.
Wednesday when I go back I will be able to meet with the teachers and ask questions about what they feel is their greatest need, greatest challenge, their short term goals, as well as long term. Pray with me that God gives me discernment to see what I can do to enable them to be more effective in their teaching. Pray that I hear clearly what they are communicating and the I will listen to God's leading.
Tomorrow early morning market then a ladies Bible study (misssionary wives). I will be able to present my testimony please pray that my simple words touch a life excetly where they are! Not sure what the afternoon looks like but I know it will be filled with new adventures!
Blessings
PS next week safari!
Can't believe I will not hear her voice on her birthday!
Today we went to the school for the first time! Mid-term exams were going on so was not able to see a typical classroom in action. Kids a delight, with all their curiosity about some American coming to their school! Every classroom has a teacher and an aid, with 36-28 students in each class.
Wednesday when I go back I will be able to meet with the teachers and ask questions about what they feel is their greatest need, greatest challenge, their short term goals, as well as long term. Pray with me that God gives me discernment to see what I can do to enable them to be more effective in their teaching. Pray that I hear clearly what they are communicating and the I will listen to God's leading.
Tomorrow early morning market then a ladies Bible study (misssionary wives). I will be able to present my testimony please pray that my simple words touch a life excetly where they are! Not sure what the afternoon looks like but I know it will be filled with new adventures!
Blessings
PS next week safari!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Second full day drawing to a close. Listening to the call to worship by muezzin....why is it that Christians aren't as vocal to call unbelievers to Christ? The Truth.
Church was an open air building with a front and back walls with no sides. A gentle breeze kept the heat bearable. It was truly a call to worship with songs that were familiar. The sermon focused in on Malachi and his call for the people of God to give their all. Whether time, talent, tithe. Are you giving God what's right or what is left....my point to ponder! Blessings
Church was an open air building with a front and back walls with no sides. A gentle breeze kept the heat bearable. It was truly a call to worship with songs that were familiar. The sermon focused in on Malachi and his call for the people of God to give their all. Whether time, talent, tithe. Are you giving God what's right or what is left....my point to ponder! Blessings
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Good morning world! Already an adventure...Lisa told me I would experience rolling blackouts! Guess what I did, in the shower no less! :) So imagine with me a new shower and darkness....how clean would you be? Exactly!
On our way to the city church. Looking forward to worshiping our Lord and Savior in Africa!
On our way to the city church. Looking forward to worshiping our Lord and Savior in Africa!
June 9, 2012
Have spent most of the day getting aquainted with the Moores and their mission here in Mombasa. Took a quick trip to the store. Most everything I have seen reminds me of Mexico and it's poverty. Will continue to take in what is typical Kenya. Tomorrow church in town and a group from College Station will be eating lunch with us. Will have pictures tomorrow!
Have spent most of the day getting aquainted with the Moores and their mission here in Mombasa. Took a quick trip to the store. Most everything I have seen reminds me of Mexico and it's poverty. Will continue to take in what is typical Kenya. Tomorrow church in town and a group from College Station will be eating lunch with us. Will have pictures tomorrow!
I made it!! What a way to travel, 26 hours on a plane...one even a propeller job. Each leg of the journey was amazingly smooth with no unusual hick-ups. For that I am thankful. Today is June 9, Saturday and I am just chilling here in Mombas trying to get my "sea legs". Weather reminds me of Houston hot and humid with a change to sweat..LOL
My journey started with just making it through security and my flight boarding for Frankfurt. This flight lasted throughout the night arriving 830AM local time. Second leg was to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with a stop in Khartoum...this flight seemed to be longer than the first leg...probably due to an uncommunicative gentleman. Culture shock ensued as I stepped off the flight into the African continent. Addis Ababa was hot...no air conditioning and people walking around the airport smoking! Waiting in a small room for my next leg...small room many people, no where to get something to drink or go to the restroom....third leg start quickly!
Third leg...20 minute bus ride to the other side of the airport where they keep the prop planes...yes propeller! So loud and during take off and landing it felt like it was breaking apart! With a stop in Kilimanjaro then on to Mombasa. Arriving at 230 AM. Only 3 people deboarding with no one in customs then out of nowhere I see a customs agent. He doesn't even ask me for my yellow fever shot record! There literally was no one in the airport....so I began to comprise a plan....after a slight panic! I am ushered out into the night...morning darkness where several cab drivers were seeking my business when all of a sudden my knight in shining armor holding up a sign that read "Karibu Sabine" meaning Welcome! I have felt welcome in this my adventure of a life time from my first step on the continent!
Helping with dinner for tomorrow, fixed my Mexican rice...:)
My journey started with just making it through security and my flight boarding for Frankfurt. This flight lasted throughout the night arriving 830AM local time. Second leg was to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with a stop in Khartoum...this flight seemed to be longer than the first leg...probably due to an uncommunicative gentleman. Culture shock ensued as I stepped off the flight into the African continent. Addis Ababa was hot...no air conditioning and people walking around the airport smoking! Waiting in a small room for my next leg...small room many people, no where to get something to drink or go to the restroom....third leg start quickly!
Third leg...20 minute bus ride to the other side of the airport where they keep the prop planes...yes propeller! So loud and during take off and landing it felt like it was breaking apart! With a stop in Kilimanjaro then on to Mombasa. Arriving at 230 AM. Only 3 people deboarding with no one in customs then out of nowhere I see a customs agent. He doesn't even ask me for my yellow fever shot record! There literally was no one in the airport....so I began to comprise a plan....after a slight panic! I am ushered out into the night...morning darkness where several cab drivers were seeking my business when all of a sudden my knight in shining armor holding up a sign that read "Karibu Sabine" meaning Welcome! I have felt welcome in this my adventure of a life time from my first step on the continent!
Helping with dinner for tomorrow, fixed my Mexican rice...:)
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
June 4, 2012
Today starts the week of my departure for Africa. To say I am excited and nervous would be an understatement! Here I hope to keep record of what God will do in my life and through me. My prayer is I would bless the Moores as well as the teachers in Mombasa.
Once again I am faced with the reality...I can do nothing on my own. However with Christ all things are possible.
So my prayers is, Jesus guide me, direct me cause me to hear Your voice and obey. Give me wisdom and discernment to accomplish Your goal. This trip is not me going on a "Mission" trip but God's amazing power to accomplish His will. Jesus thank you for this opportunity.
I'm scared, what if I can't handle the heat...what if I am a burden not a blessing...What if I embarrass You, Lord. Let this not be the case! God I am Yours...this trip is Yours-therefore I ask You now for protection as I travel (26 hours on the planes)...let time go quickly...and let me be able to sleep!
Surround the Moores, protect them as they are busy completing the task You have set before them.
Today starts the week of my departure for Africa. To say I am excited and nervous would be an understatement! Here I hope to keep record of what God will do in my life and through me. My prayer is I would bless the Moores as well as the teachers in Mombasa.
Once again I am faced with the reality...I can do nothing on my own. However with Christ all things are possible.
So my prayers is, Jesus guide me, direct me cause me to hear Your voice and obey. Give me wisdom and discernment to accomplish Your goal. This trip is not me going on a "Mission" trip but God's amazing power to accomplish His will. Jesus thank you for this opportunity.
I'm scared, what if I can't handle the heat...what if I am a burden not a blessing...What if I embarrass You, Lord. Let this not be the case! God I am Yours...this trip is Yours-therefore I ask You now for protection as I travel (26 hours on the planes)...let time go quickly...and let me be able to sleep!
Surround the Moores, protect them as they are busy completing the task You have set before them.
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