Habari! (What’s up?)

In an hour, I leave to go up-country. This past week in Nairobi has been filled with many experiences. Although many people told me the Kenyan people are friendly, I didn’t know just how friendly. I have been amazed at their warmth and genuine kindness. Yesterday as we were in the outskirts of Kibera (slums) the children would run up to us say ‘Hello, how are you?’ over and over and over and over… and they were delighted if we stopped and shook their hands.

This morning I met with the overseer for the church I will be working with. He let me know that one of their greatest needs (up-country) is for discipleship, especially of the teens. The work that has been done in spreading the gospel is profound. However, David expressed that little has been focused on the teen’s spiritual growth. So, it seems that I am being prepared for working also with the teens.

Nairobi is a beautiful city. On a funny note, we were driving along a main road and ran into a family of baboons that were sitting in the grasses on the side of the road. It was hilarious to turn my head and see them hanging out, staring at the people.

As I go up-country I find myself excited and a bit fearful. There are so many unknowns. Last night, the weekly Bible study for those living in Nairobi, the subject was fear. I guess God knew I needed to be reminded that He is always with me and His plan is perfect. Even as I write these words, I am amazed at how God has calmed my heart. PLT!

Thank you for all of your prayers and emails. I could not be up-country without your partnership!! THANK YOU!!

In His Love,
Tami

Praise:
1. Physical strength - I am over all of the Jet lag
2. New relationships with many missionaries that have been of great encouragement to me.
3. Bible Study on Fear last night :-)

Prayer Requests:
1. Quick and safe travel up-country (the last half is what we would call off-roading)
2. Great relationship with Phyllis, that we would be able to have the deep fellowship of sisters in Christ.
3. That I will not be cold (physically). I am going into the mountains, and it should be beautiful but even colder than I had anticipated.


PS- Above is a picture I took right before we entered Kibera. This is simply a small section (Kibera holds roughly 1 million people).