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.