africa update

We made it to Africa! It took about 40 hours of travel, but God kept us safe. We are at a YWAM base outside of Nairobi, Kenya. It is really nice here. Everyone is very friendly and easy to talk to. So far we have helped on the base doing work duties (digging holes, chopping wood, sanding tables), helped out with dinner, and played with the children in the preschool that is held on base. We have seen a lot of zebras just outside the base and we saw a few giraffes as well. We got excellent video of all of these things. Wednesday we went to an orphanage in a nearby town. It was fun to play with all the little kids. We then went into the town and got lunch and walked around for a while. It was very interesting to see everyone’s reaction to the “white people” in town. I think some of us saw one other white person in the whole town. It’s really hot here! There is a fred flinstone workout set. Gjetje was offered 150 donkeys for her by some guy in the market the other day. We have had very good times of intercession, worship, and ministering throughout the last week. We went to Nairobi and went to a really cool market where they were selling all kind of things. We were able to eat real food and watch a movie and enjoy our day off. We went to a girls highschool and did several skits and games with the girls. Briana spoke about how God’s love is enough for us. Pastor G(me) gave his testimony and talked about how God is the only thing that can fill the hole in our lives. We had a really good time of ministry afterwards. We all were able to talk with the girls and pray with them about what was going on in their lives. We also were able to come back a few days later and beat them in soccer. That’s right we beat the best Kenyan soccer team of 200+ ripped girls. We had a few Kenyans on our team too…. We had a big bonfire here on base with all the staff and enjoyed firejumping, singing Swahili songs, and dance competition. We split in two groups for church on Sunday. Pastor G(me) gave a hour long sermon at a sketchy tin can of a church. Gretchy brought the fun with childrens ministry. J-hawk gave a biblestudy on prayer. It was all fun and had to be translated so everyone could understand. At the other church the music was crazy reggae/praise. The huge speakers were blown out. And after crazy dance party/praise session which included the air guitar, shootin for the stars in every direction, the lawnmower and pullin the weeds(dance moves) “the wave” and HIGH KICKS!, we got screamed at by a pastor on the loud speaker. Briana spoke for a while in front of the church. Cole spoke to the youth group with shane. And we helped out with the teaching the kids. It was sweet. We have now been here two weeks and are loving it. We have been to a few different girls highschools to talk about God, do skits, worship, and give testimonies. God has really been working in us and through us. We also went to two different churches this morning. The one we went to was about the size of a normal bedroom. With about 10 pews that were made out of trees. We fit about 25 people into this small building. On the way walking to church I was asked to preach. So I didn’t really have time to prepare, but the Holy Spirit spoke through me and gave a really good message on John 15 and staying connected to the vine. Also in Galatians 5 the fruit of the spirit.

i made it

hey everyone i made it to africa! its been amazing already. we have been getting to know the people on the base. everyone is cool we helped out with some work duties around the base yesterday. some of us played with kids at the preschool on the base, some of us worked digging a hole for a water line. we are eating well. today we went to an orphanage and played with some children there. i will be updating this probably weekly with our teams update. so make sure you check it out. and keep prayin.
jordan

africa!

im leaving today! I have about a 40 hr travel time. We are going through Hong Kong, then over to Nairobi, Kenya. We will be in a little town outside of Nairobi for about a month. Then we will drive to Uganda, for Uganda Plead the Cause. We will be there for two weeks then head back to Moombasa, Kenya for one week of ministry and another week of debrief and relaxation on the beach!

Please pray that our team works well together, seeks to bring the Kingdom of God, is able to LOVE above all else, seeks God consistently, enjoys Him thoroughly. That God uses us in amazing ways with signs and wonders. I prayed for 1000's of healings, so please join in on that prayer.

Also please pray that God will work out what I am doing after dts. I have been in contact with an organization called call2all.org It's a pretty long story, but God has given me a vision to do, exactly what they are doing! So please pray that I would be able to connect with them, figure out my role with the organization, and seek God throughout the whole thing.

Please check out call2all.org it is an amazing website focusing on bringing the gospel to all nations, through spiritual and physical needs. It is really beautiful and I can't wait to be a part of it.

Jordan

Intimacy and urgency!

We learned this week about getting to know God. That the chief end of man is to enjoy God! The point of us to be on earth is to enjoy GOD! thats cool! I got the words to describe my experience that I've had since I've been here. I realized that GOD is better than every pleasure on earth! That HE alone is better than sex, drugs, alcohol, fun, money, toys, everything! I'm trying to understand this more, but I think I believe it. I want to believe it more.
I am starting to understand that GOD can fulfill me more than anything else I have every experienced. The closer I get to HIM and the more I get to know HIM, I am just captivated by HIS love, HIS joy, HIS justice, HIS mercy, and so many other things.
We also went through the book of revelation and recieved clarity on what the different parts of it were. We learned an overview of it. It really isn't hard to understand.
Anyways I am going to Africa a week from tomorrow! i cant wait! GOD is going to do so many cool things with our group and through us. Pray that we learn to enjoy GOD more! and that the outpouring of that would be miracles, wonders, signs, and other amazing works. So that many others will get to know GOD more.

PLEASE PRAY!