I am currently on home assignment and spending 3 weeks at a mission training conference in Colorado Springs. I have completed the first week and am finding the training to be very fruitful. We have covered some pretty deep stuff for the first week, but am excited to see what the next two bring. The Lord is using this time to reveal some things to myself that will only help to benefit the ministry in Mbita. I also have enjoyed making some new friends that are going to serve in various places. It's encouraging to meet people going through similar things I am and to hear their struggle as well. It's a great support system. Not to mention a great time talking about the crazy things we've already experienced in dealing with different cultures.
I am a new great-aunt (although I am not really old enough to be). My much older
brother's step-son and his wife just had a baby girl named Sophia. She was born about 7 weeks early, but is home and doing well. Fund raising has gone well in that we have been able to find sponsors for all of our students at Christ's Gift Academy and have raised some money for food and various ministries. In my personal fund raising, I still need to raise about $300/month support and funds to cover cost of air fare, language school and insurance. The Lord has been good and I know He will provide. I have several opportunities coming up to speak and meet with people to talk about the ministry in Mbita. I am looking forward to seeing how the Lord uses this time to mold me.
If you are interested in learning more about the school and the ministry or want to find ways to get involved or donate, please visit the web site at www.cgakenya.com. Also, please let me know if you would like to be added to my email list to receive monthly newletters via email about life in Mbita, Kenya.
