Meru National Park – Kenya

African Missions, Stories of Hope

Not all our activities in Kenya revolved around mission work. On the first day in Nairobi, we visited a mall and had the opportunity to see how the middle class live. I could have closed my eyes and imagined I was home, in America.  However, we were required to go...

Highlights of Kenya – August 2015

African Missions

One of the highlights of 2015 was our mission trip to Kenya.  We planned this visit for for almost two years and prayed often for God’s hand to guide us. God was faithful and answered our prayers. Our flight plan included leaving Nashville, to Detroit, to Amsterdam,...

A Divine Appointment with a Shoebox Child

African Missions, devotional

Last year, I had the opportunity to travel to Atlanta with a group of forty from my church. We signed up to work a shift at the Operation Christmas Child Distribution Center in Atlanta. Some refer to this as the ‘shoebox ministry.’ It’s always fun to travel with this...

News from Thorakland District, Kenya

African Missions, Missions

The church without walls that meets near the ancient Baobab tree is thriving. Our friends and missionaries in Kenya have received an update from Pastor John in Tharaka!  The area is so remote, it is difficult to communicate. Sometimes they send notes by way of someone...

Mission Possible Through Prayer

African Missions

I apologize that it’s been three weeks since I last posted, but I’ve been to Kenya on a mission trip. Your prayers made this mission possible.  Thank you. On the morning of our departure, my phone zinged at 4:30 am, and a text message notified me that our flight...

What’s In a Name?

African Missions

Most American names are difficult for African nationals to pronounce. Therefore,  on my first visit to Africa, Hamsetu christened me with the African name of Waseela. My sister was given the name Miriama which might be considered a version of the name “Mary” and...