Wednesday, March 19, 2008

He has done great things

We have been having a great time here. The Lord has blessed us so much. Our host families spoil us so much. I love the food here and I am probably gaining weight! I have slept well, except for one night when a donkey in the neighborhood would start cranking up with every dog in the neighborhood following. Our ministry to the high school has been great. They love playing basketball with us and many have really deep spiritual questions related to our preaching. I got to teach some kids ultimate at a school this morning and the kids were so touched when I left discs with them. The people here are amazing. They have been so welcoming. They have been accomodating to my Spanhilinglish. I try swahili and then find myself substituting Spanish for words I don't know. I guess my brain thinks foreign and spanish comes out. English serves well here. We have been blessed to get stuck in traffic and get to observe the shops, matatus and life along busy commuter avenues in this city. We will have much to share when we get home. Continue to pray for us.

10 comments:

Dave said...

Hey Craig,
Glad to hear things are going well.
We enjoyed time with 2 beautiful girls in Chicago!! Will be glad to leave this rain/snow, & cold, behind Fri.! We are enjoying the blog. Praying for you guys!! Keep on keeping on.
Love and prayers,
Dad & Mom

jeannie said...

Hi Craig!

sounds like God is using you folks in amazing ways! And showing you incredible things. Glad all is well!

Michael Lee Carter said...

Hey,

It's great to hear all of the great things that God is doing through you all in Kenya. Our grow group has been praying for you all as well. Thanks for keeping us updated with this blog.

Love ya,

MikeC.

Anonymous said...

h!

Nere its kiana i love and i miss u oh... and iris lol jk be careful out there and make sure u take all ur meds. for ur headache. oh..and mommy saids she loves u 2 and she m!sses u. and shes praying 4 u.
well bye see u s00n.

Kevin Luthardt said...

As you begin your Thursday, may the Lord Jesus bless your day richly. May He give you small interactions with people that with affect eternity. May He protect you, grow you, use you mightily for His kingdom.

We prayed for you all in grow group yesterday, and I continue to pray each night.

Just a couple days left... Finish the race with zeal!

Kevin Luthardt

heIsYahweh said...

Hey Craig,

I am glad that all is great. How is our baby doing? We asked you to take care of him. Well Noemi asked almost everyone to take care of him. Funny, but that is what moms do. I have not heard from him. We pray that he is sleeping and eating well,and having a great time. I know that food was a big thing for him.

His sisters miss him dearly. Kaylee is counting the days.

Only one more day and you start that crazy flight this way. We will be praying...all the time.

Praise God for all he is doing! Looking forward to hearing the stories. Say hello to everyone.

Eddie & Noemi

heIsYahweh said...

HI Julius,

Today is family and you are not here. It will not be the same. We may go bowling or maybe a movie. I get to go.

Alyssa has been playing with me. But you are the best playmate. I miss the funny things you do. This makes me cry. I love you.

Hugs & Kisses,
Kaylee

Sarita in Mexico 2009 said...

hey y'all!
We're praying for you in Chicago!
I'm not surprised at how blessed you are by the African church...God's life is so evident there, I'm sure! I'm a bit jealous!;) Iris, I'm glad you finally slept! EB-love ya and takes lots of animals pics for Sim!
See you all very soon!
~sarah shedd

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys,

We love your obedience and faith in the LORD!!!!
And know, the Holy Spirit has been putting our hearts what and how to pray for you guys.
Jacqueline misses you much Iris!!!

In Love and Christ,
The Alvarez Family :)

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys,

Im so glad that you all have had a great time, but now it's time to come home...I miss you guys way to much. I can't wait to see you nair i hae missed you so much I cant wait to hear about the things that God has done for you. Wait till you hear what has happend to me over here. I had a breaktrough, yipee I am so praising God. He is amazing. But im still praying for you guys....