We have just received exciting news that our Hunger Initiative food shipment has reached the Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya and the food has been distributed to families in need.
Read More»Today we said goodbye to our Somali friends. The retreat went so quickly and our hearts want to tarry with our brothers & sisters.
Please pray for them.
We’ll head for the airport in a couple hours. Can’t wait to see everyone and tell you all about our trip!
Jambo from beautiful sunny Kenya!
We spent yesterday at the team office preparing for the retreat with Julia, Jack, Lindsey, Lorna, Lora and Isa. After the meeting we spent time praying for the retreat. In the afternoon we accompanied Julia to the Rwandan Refugee Women’s Sewing Project in Kawengware
Kawengaware is . . . .
bustling, crowded dirt roads, tin shacks, small businesses;
people walking, selling produce, sitting, watching; children looking out from doorways;
smells of diesel, garbage, smoke, and sweat.
The Rwandan women greeted us with shy smiles. We were able to communicate just enough to learn that they have been in Kenya fifteen years and to learn their names: Jen, Antionette, Grodiose, Rosea, and Beata. We also learned that it requires one month to create one set of sisal nesting baskets.
Today we have just arrived at Scripture Mission in Karen for the Somali Family Retreat. They have just arrived! And we’re going out to greet them! Please pray for safety for everyone over these next few days and that we will see God move in very real ways.
Thanks!
H & M
Jambo from cool (70′s) Kenya!
We arrived safely in Nairobi, Kenya Friday evening. Saturday we joined the Somali Fellowship for worship, prayer and Bible study. It was wonderful to worship with our Somali brothers and sisters and the Nairobi Refugee Ministry Team. We’re looking forward to spending more time with them during the retreat which begins on Thursday.
Sunday we worshiped with Julia Clark at Mavuno Church in Nairobi. Sarah H. was especially thrilled to join in the singing of one of her favourite songs, “One Thing Remains”. The service celebrating the church’s 7th birthday was energetic, inspiring and encouraging.
Today Sarah M. visited her Compassion child, Wambui, and her family while Sarah H. spent the day with Julia in downtown Nairobi. Tomorrow we will begin preparations for the Family Retreat and possibly attend a Rwandan refugee women’s Bible study with Julia.
Impressions of Nairobi . . .
“Hey! This is Sarah H. and it has been a blessing to be here in Nairobi for a few days. The people are very warm and friendly. Some of the major differences that I have seen is the way people drive, the road conditions and how many people there are. Some similarities that I have noticed is the Java House, which would be comparable to Caribou or Starbucks and the diverse group of people. My favorite moment so far has been meeting the kids from Somali Fellowship. There is this precious girl named Joy and after Bible study we spent time racing, doing the splits (or at least trying…) and going through the complicated process of turning her hair blonde – this is done by taking my fallen hair and placing it on her head. My time so far has been mostly in the city of Nairobi, which is more similar to America than I had imagined, but I am REALLY looking forward to meeting the Somalis and helping with the Family Retreat.”
Please be praying for:
continued safety as we travel each day in difficult driving conditions,
good preparation for the retreat,
that we will serve well with open hearts.
that we would see God move during the retreat.
Thanks!
H & M
Minneapolis is home to thousands of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes, leaving almost everything behind. The Twin Cities Refugee team offers an opportunity to welcome our new neighbors and extend friendship to them in practical ways.
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