Home Again!

The team arrived safely home on Saturday evening, minus Dave who came home on Thursday for Davey's homecoming.

It is good to be home and in our own beds and showers, but our hearts are still in Kenya. We return with some incredible memories, and a continued desire to help the people we met. We had several new requests for assistance this year, so we will be praying and planning on what to tackle next.

We have many more orphans to get sponsored also. It was difficult to go to the schools and pull aside the children we sponsor and take their pictures, as the children without sponsors looked on. So, please pray about sponsoring a child; we have seen a tremendous difference in the children with sponsors. They are happy, healthy, and well fed.

We also brought home various items we'll be selling over the next couple of months, so if you are a St. John member, remember to stop by the Africa Mission table.

Thanks again for your prayers and support. St. John is making a huge difference in the lives of the Kenyan people and they are very grateful to you and to the Lord for remembering them and caring about their needs.

Serving Him together,
Dcs. Linda

Great visit with the Meekers!

The Clinic for Kenya is on it's way! It should arrive in Kenya about the first week of September, so we hope to be able to unload it!

We just spent three great days with Pastor Dennis and Deaconess Lorna. They were able to take time out of their whirlwind tour of the U.S. and spend a couple days of "down time" with Mauro and I. What a joy it is to spend time one-on-one with these humble and dedicated servants of God. Dennis enjoyed our easy chair and the boat ride, and Lorna and I went shopping! It is a joy and a pleasure to work so closely with them. We heard all about the children St. John sponsors, and about their mission plans for Kenya. Dennis shared how the many items on the container will probably go all over Kenya and help so many people! They are very excited to receive the Clinic and get it set up and ready to service the widows and orphans in the Nyanza Province.

Sue Wood had the Africa Mission Team all over for a wonderful dinner! Even though she had NO power most of the day! Kirk and Renate Radford were able to join us (Kirk went on the first trip), and it was great to see them again.

We talked about our upcoming trip and the plans Lorna has for us. She said there won't be much time to relax, she has lots of work for us to do! We can't wait!

Our team leaves Sept. 22nd and returns on Aug 9th. Watch for the blog posts and remember to share your comments!

Ready, Set, Go!

Thanks and praise to Almighty God for His provision! The Clinic for Kenya is scheduled to be shipped on Friday (7/23) at noon! The Lord has provided the best prices and funding and all things needed! It has been HIS timing all along, despite the doubts and fears of us and others. Why did we doubt your great provision? Forgive us Lord. All praise and glory go to YOU Lord! It's NOT about us.

The Clinic should arrive in Kenya around the first week of September, so it should be there when we arrive. Pastor and Lorna will be back in Kenya and the St. John Africa Team will arrive in Kenya on September 23rd. Watch for our blog posts during that time, and remember to leave your comments!